I’m in the process of trying to learn to be more mindful: about my eating, but also about my consumption in general. And in the process, I’m redefining what it means, for me, to be a foodie. I used to think being a foodie meant eating anything and everything. Trying everything. Going to every...
Nature’s Flavors & Peppermint Cupcakes Recipe
Over the holidays we had the opportunity to try 6 different organic flavor concentrates made by Nature’s Flavors: Vanilla, Pumpkin Spice, Cranberry, Gingerbread, Peppermint, and Eggnog. These are organic and all natural ingredients used primarily to recreate or amplify flavors in baking, ice cream, and/or coffee drinks. Nature’s Flavors has 335 different organic flavor...
2015 Holiday Foodie Challenge
Merry Christmas October! I don’t want to alarm anyone, but as of today, you have about 12 weeks until Christmas. Some of you are probably thinking, “12 weeks? That’s OODLES of time. Why would that alarm anyone?” While others of you are saying “OMG 12 WEEKS WTHECK! WHERE’S MY WRAPPING PAPER?!?!” It’s a personality...
Baking with Better Butter
Have you ever stood in front of the dairy case at the grocery store wondering about those “other” butters – the ones in the gold wrappers, the ones that come in a package half the size but double the price of the butter you’re used to? I know I have! I’ve long wondered what...
Roasted Pueblo Chile Salsa Verde
Colorado’s own green chile was the focus of our in-store demonstration this Tuesday at the Whole Foods in Bradburn/Westminster. No offense Hatch, NM, but we’ve got our own green chiles to be proud of and excited about! If you haven’t heard the good news, Rocky Mountain area Whole Foods stores have started stocking Pueblo...
12 Ways to Celebrate Colorado Sweet Corn
Having grown up in the Midwest, I know two things very, very well: Winter, and Sweet Corn. I had no idea or expectation when we moved to CO 8 years ago that it too was a land full of sweetness – What a delicious surprise! Colorado’s own Olathe Sweet Corn has been rolling into...
How to Have a Happier, Healthier School Year
Around here, public school starts up on August 17, so back to school time is officially here! I know lots of parents who approach the back-to-school season a lot like New Year’s resolution season: I will be more organized this year. We will eat healthier this year. I will make it to every single PTA meeting… and...
Summer is Prime Time for Local Produce!
Summer is the peak season for fresh, local produce: peaches, cherries, plums, corn and more! Eating local this time of year is easy and tasty – and it will also help your community and the environment. Whole Foods Market is really promoting its commitment to supporting local producers this summer, and sent these benefits of...
Muy Verde Salsa
Muy Verde means very green – and this vegan dip is indeed that, plus creamy, crazy tasty, and packed with veg to boot. Use vegetables straight from your garden, or supermarket staples to blend up this Muy Verde Salsa – either way is delightful. And I’ve got a couple ideas for more green add-ins...
DIY Almond Milk (and why I’m giving it up)
Making your own almond milk – Is it worthwhile? If saving money is the chief motivator then it’s a pretty clear cut answer: no. Even with the lowest possible price for almonds in our area (on sale for $4.99/lb at Sprouts), homemade almond milk ended up costing 250% more than the cheapest store-bought option....