Minimalism. Mindfulness. Munchies.
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...
Lacy and I are both big fans of Mark Bittman, his numerous cookbooks and especially his VB6 idea. However, not being a New York Times subscriber or follower I’ve mostly missed out on his weekly opinion pieces there and his contributions to the Sunday NYT magazine. A Bone To Pick fixed that in one...
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...
We shared these four simple, delicious, and healthy back-to-school ideas during our in-store demonstration at Whole Foods Market Bradburn/Westminster on Aug 18, 2015. Make Your Own Hummus (and Make it Your Own) with assorted and colorful crudités Pesto with Caprese Dippers (ie mozzarella cubes and cherry tomatoes on a stick)...
PrintMake Your Own Hummus (and Make It Your Own) Ingredients1 15oz can Chickpeas/Garbanzo Beans, drained and rinsed Juice of 1/2-1 whole Lemon 2-4 Tablespoons Tahini 0-2 cloves of Garlic Salt and Pepper to tasteInstructionsPile all the ingredients into a food processor. Process until very smooth. Taste and assess - add more lemon juice? Add...
It’s summer! Most people have known this to be a fact for a while now, but summer was late in coming to CO this year. I’m glad for all the rain we got, but glad too now to get out and into the woods enjoying our family’s summer sport: CAMPING! What does a foodie...
So, we’re trying something new! People on Facebook indicated they are interested in seeing the best organic grocery deals in our area, so we’re going to try this out! A few things to remember: These are based on the sales prices for our local stores in the NW Denver metro area. A lot of...
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...
It’s been a good week. In fact, an amazing week. Of eats. Good eats, that is! Amazing enough to make me think I might be a kitchen manic-depressive. I’d been in a months-long slump and then WHAM! suddenly I was on fire and motivated (obsessed?) again. In the space of one week I cooked...
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...