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 […]
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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 a try in this colorful, heart healthy, low sodium recipe and rethink your position on these nutritional powerhouse pulses. Legumes are typically low in fat, contain no cholesterol, and are high in […]
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
For those on a low sodium diet, biscuits are a forbidden food. Until this low sodium biscuit recipe saved the day!! They may not be as pretty as a fluffy Grand, but they’ll satisfy your craving! Jump to Recipe Sadly, Biscuits are High in Sodium Biscuits and most baked goods are on the Avoid list […]
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 […]
Year of the Pulse and a Couscous-Lentil Zoodle Salad
Normally, when I think of lentils, all that comes to mind is lentil soup and warm French lentil salad that comes in a mini, aged cast iron crock at one of our favorite restaurants that we frequent when in Paris. Other than that – I draw a blank. But knowing how nutritious they are and […]