I am sure she would have given it to us, but I have vivid summer memories of sneaking into my best friend's aunt's garden and coming out with stalks of her rhubarb, of which she had tons, to dip into sugar and eat by the side of the road. Oh my! I don't know what … Continue reading Strawberry Rhubarb Compote
Category: heart-healthy
Dandelions
Found everywhere and often treated a weed, Dandelions are natures body cleanser. The leaves, flowers and roots are all edible, tasty and fantastically nutritious! Among other health benefits, they support relief from liver disorders, acne and anemia and are good for supporting weight loss, skin care and maintaining bone health. Dandelion Greens have a spicy, peppery flavor and … Continue reading Dandelions
Upcoming Fitness Schedule and Full Moon Lore
Hey now! I hope this February Full Moon is finding you with abundant opportunity and infinite potential, options and inspiration. If you saw it last night after the snowfall, you know it was almost full and so bright, the reflection off the snow was dazzling! Tonight, if you have the chance sometime overnight, go outside, … Continue reading Upcoming Fitness Schedule and Full Moon Lore
Fennel & Blood Orange Salad
This refreshingly beautiful salad gives us a colorful promise on the grayest of winter days! Adapted from a William-Sonoma recipe, the contrast of the sweetness from the oranges, the anise from the fennel and the pepper from the arugula, the combination is delightful. I added the walnuts for a little extra fat and protein. This has quickly … Continue reading Fennel & Blood Orange Salad
New Year’s Chick Pea Salad
It is so tasty and satisfying, high in protein and loaded with good fats, this Chick Pea Salad will amaze and delight all your taste buds! Using mostly fresh and simple ingredients, it is quick and inexpensive to make. Use your imagination and develop your own recipe, using this one as a base. Use it for your … Continue reading New Year’s Chick Pea Salad
SWEET POTATO FLAT BREAD
This Sweet Potato Flat Bread recipe is from Off Grid with Doug & Stacy, two really cool homesteaders who went from a traditional life in the city with a big house and corporate jobs to a simple off-grid country lifestyle that lacks nothing. They are a very inspiring couple adapting the an old-fashioned, yet … Continue reading SWEET POTATO FLAT BREAD
Make 2018 Different With NEW YEAR’S SOLUTIONS
Make 2018 the Your Year! Ditch the Resolutions & Make New Year's Solutions Instead Do you find yourself making New Year's resolutions you don't keep? The top New Year's resolutions are losing weight and quitting smoking. If you make the same resolution every New Year and come mid-January you are back to your old habits, … Continue reading Make 2018 Different With NEW YEAR’S SOLUTIONS
SPICY BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER POPCORN
Adapted from a recipe by Rawmanda.com Makes 2 cups INGREDIENTS 2 heads of cauliflower, chopped into 1" pieces, stems too! Spicy Buffalo Sauce ¾ -1 cup soft fresh dates (if hard, soak for 1 hour) ½ cup filtered water ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes (soaked for 1 hour) 2 - 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast (ok to … Continue reading SPICY BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER POPCORN
Raindrop’s Cold & Flu Remedy
RAINDROP'S COLD & FLU REMEDY Don't take the over the counter stuff filled with dyes, sugar and alcohol. Take an all natural remedy that is sure to have you feeling better in no time! Start with: 2 cups of fresh well water 1/2-1" of fresh ginger, rough chopped 1/4" sliced fresh lemon 1 tsp cayenne … Continue reading Raindrop’s Cold & Flu Remedy
Raw Gingerbread Cookies
The best baked gingerbread cookie I have ever had (yes, ever!) is made by Deb Yablonski. They had a nice crust on the outside and a soft chewy center and a really great flavor. The combination was fantastic! You can find Deb with all of her baked goods at most Burrillville Farmer's Markets from May-October! … Continue reading Raw Gingerbread Cookies
