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1 February, 2016

Escaping the Junk Food Trap with Kids

Kids today are exposed to junk food at every turn.  From the moment they get up until the time they go to bed.  We have an industrial food system that is marketing the latest processed cereal, macaroni and cheese, or...

27 March, 2015

Portion Perfect Kits and Healthy Lunch Ideas for Kids

Have you seen school lunches lately?  Recently I was working with a local elementary school to improve their school lunch program and provide some healthy lunch ideas for kids.  Many parents were upset with the options that were available for...

31 December, 2014

Rainbow Salad Bowl with Cilantro Lime Hummus

I am a big advocate of eating salads (and vegetables in general) all year round.  A large serving of vegetables at breakfast, lunch, and dinner never hurt anybody.  It is New Year’s resolution time after all, and my hope is...

29 December, 2014

Mushroom Dill Soup

Winter is definitely upon us (even here in Arizona).  We have been getting down to freezing temperatures at night and have been having to cover some of our plants outside to protect them from this weather.  I even need protection...

22 October, 2014

Eat Your (Sea) Vegetables: Veggie Quinoa Sushi

Did your mother ever tell you to eat your vegetables?  Well what about your SEA vegetables?  If you thought that vegetables only grew in your garden or on a farm then you are mistaken.  Sea vegetables are underappreciated in the American...

2 September, 2013

Toasted Cumin Hummus

No matter what type of food lifestyle you follow (Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Carnivore, or other) hummus is a great addition to any diet.  My husband even liked this hummus.  If you are trying to follow a more unprocessed and...