Begin with the best wild, sustainably caught Alaskan Salmon delivered to your door! For years, I’ve driven out of my way to fish markets and retailers who I trust to source sustainable fish – it’s important to me, plus the fresher the fish, the better it tastes. Then I met Stephanie Devine, owner of Seaforth Fish […]
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Spring and a White Asparagus and Crab Salad for Easter
I first experienced the tender stems of white asparagus on a bike-barge tour from Amsterdam to Brussels in April of 2011. Like the gorgeous expanses of flowering tulip fields, white asparagus heralds the beginning of Spring and is revered as the ultimate Spring delicacy in Germany and The Netherlands where the traditional specialty of White […]
Thai Green Papaya Salad
Thai dishes are known for their sublime balance of all five tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami, usually achieved with palm sugar, lime, tamarind, and fish sauce. About once a month, members of our “foodie family” visit the Buddhist temple Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep in Chino Hills to experience the food court/farmers market they […]
Low Carb Kelp Noodle Ramen
Low Carb ramen?! Yes, there is such a thing, and you can make it at home with what is being lauded as the next “IT” super food: Kelp. Low calorie, fat free, zero carbs, gluten free, no sodium kelp noodles! Before you say Ewwwww, let me tell you that kelp noodles taste much like rice […]
Not So Traditional French Lentil Salad
If you only know lentils as tiny brownish-gray legumes that are boiled down into a not very appetizing looking soup, give French green lentils in a colorful salad a try and rethink your position on these nutritional powerhouse pulses. Legumes are typically low in fat, contain no cholesterol, and are high in folate, potassium, iron and […]
What Food Will Replace Kale as the Next Superfood?
Who would have thought that even mainstream fast-casual and fine dining restaurants would have kale salads on the menu? Kale is everywhere, being massaged, baked, blended, juiced, souped and sautéed. But this leafy superfood is bound to have to share the spotlight soon. So what’s next? Hint: it comes from the sea. Yes, it’s time to […]
Easy and Versatile – Avocado, Micro Basil Pesto Sauce
You’re probably most familiar with microgreens as a healthy garnish that lends a momentary bite and pop of color to salads and soup, but it turns out scientific research now proves that these tiny seedlings harvested and eaten when they are just a few inches tall are a real superfood packed with antioxidants and other […]
Low Sodium Homemade Country Biscuits
Biscuits and most baked goods are on the Avoid list for a heart healthy diet because they are notoriously high in sodium but, finally, I played around and came up with a low sodium country biscuit recipe that actually tastes like a good flaky homemade biscuit and allows us to indulge in our favorite weekend […]
4th of July Recipe Roundup – Deliciously Healthy and Easy!
When planning your 4th of July party or picnic, its best to rely on simple dishes that are easy to prepare so you can join in on the fun and enjoy the company of your friends and family – unless you’re one who relishes spending half the day in the kitchen or tending the grill. […]
#SuperSeedz Me with Whole Roasted Cauliflower, Pumpkin Seeds and a Curry Tahini Sauce
Pumpkin seeds go beyond being a healthy snack and delicious salad topping when you dress up roasted cauliflower with their crunchy goodness, then drizzle with an easy, vegan curry tahini sauce. Jump to Recipe Seeds and nuts are a super nutritious snack, full of the healthy fats our bodies need. My current snack crush are […]