Minimalism. Mindfulness. Munchies.
One of my favorite ways to use up fruit that’s just this side of the compost bin is in simple syrups. Even strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches (or just about anything else) that aren’t quite good to eat fresh and raw any more, will lend their flavor to a simple syrup — and from there...
It’s berry season! Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries are the perfect addition to morning yogurt, brunch pancakes and also make excellent afternoon snacks. Here are some tasty recipes to try: Blueberry-Herb Lemonade Punch Blueberry Muffin Smoothie Berry Waffle Breakfast Sandwich Summer Berry Salad with Mint Sugar Berries with Warm Sherry Sabayon Berries and Coconut...
There is still a LOT of snow on the ground here in Colorado, but I’m dreaming of peaches. Plums. Strawberries picked from the field. Tart red cherries and rhubarb. Basically, summer. In service of my everlasting goal to make eating healthier a little easier, I thought I’d round up a list of recipes that...
by Sara Sullivan RECHARGE NOW! Every day, millions of Americans complain of being tired & moody. Most of us chalk it up to having too much to do and not enough time to do it. But often the true culprit is an everyday habit: what we eat, which impacts how we cope emotionally. The food-mood...
I made this quick video while I was working away, peeling my 25 pounds of nectarines that I bought in bulk! Photo Credit: Nancy Violeta Velez via Compfight cc
Last week I tried the Bountiful Baskets food co-op, and along with the standard basket of produce, they also sometimes have the option of buying in bulk. I bought a box of 25 pounds of nectarines. One of my top tips for eating organics on a budget is to buy in bulk. I paid...
This nectarine jam has a very rich taste with just a hint of lavender. (And it’s PERFECT as the filling for a delicious vanilla layer cake!)
This fruit tart recipe is so versatile, you can use just about any fruit including nectarines (pictured), peaches, plums, or berries.
Happy new year! I absolutely *love* any excuse for a new beginning, and New Year’s Day is kind of a big one. I gave up making traditional resolutions a while ago in favor of taking small steps all the time to reach bigger goals. So I sat down and brainstormed all the little changes...
First of all, a HUGE shout-out to Mile High On the Cheap, who sent a bunch of new readers my way this past week. Welcome, guys! I hope you’ll stick around, because we’ve got some wonderful stuff to talk about. If you’ve been reading for a while, you may remember that when my daughter...