Salads are one of my favorite ways to eat my greens, but in the dead of Winter a cold meal doesn’t always appeal to me. Did you know that just like you winterize your car, you can make your salads more winter friendly too? Here are some of my tried and true tips: Add hearty whole grains – add… Read More
Reap the Benefits of Radishes
Next time you’re at the supermarket, don’t be so quick to pass up the radish. These bulbous root vegetables with an earthy, peppery taste are commonly used as a garnish then pushed aside when in fact they are surprisingly healthy. To read more about the health benefits of radishes and check out my recipe for Sweet & Spicy Radish Salad,… Read More
The Most Exciting Salad Ever
With the weather heating up, I’ve been eating plenty of salads these days, and I’ll be the first to admit it’s easy to get stuck in a rut with these leafy green meals in a bowl. They can seem boring at times. But that just wasn’t the case with the salad I made today. What made today’s salad so special… Read More
Sprouted Grain Croutons
If you’ve ever had to throw away half a loaf of fresh bread after a couple of days because it was going stale, you may understand the heartache this can cause. At my house, we often buy a half loaf of the homemade sprouted grain bread at Whole Foods and still can’t seem to finish it. I was about to… Read More
Adventures in Cooking Class
Last night I attended a cooking class at The Natural Gourmet Institute. The class, entitled Soup, Stew and Salad Dinners, was a Christmas gift from my boyfriend. I took it as a hint but was pleased nonetheless as soups are an area where I can use improvement. The fresh, organic ingredients This being my first class at The Natural Gourmet,… Read More