Raw sauerkraut is incredibly healthy for the probiotics it contains but I normally find it to be quite unpleasant to eat. It has a very strong flavor that does not blend well with many other foods. I have tried it in several scenarios over the years, looking for a way to make it palatable and I have finally succeeded with this coleslaw. Continue Reading →
Hungarian Cucumber Salad
Food doesn’t always have to be perfectly healthy. Sometimes it is about remembering, sometimes it is about connecting. This was my favorite salad when I was a kid, in fact it was the only one that I willfully ate. 
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Chickpea Carrot Salad Boats
Endive leaves are a perfect way to make anything into finger food. I like to fill them up with salad for healthy but delicious and easy to eat appetizers. Since they are a type of lettuce leaf this is basically salad within a salad. Continue Reading →
Pineapple Blueberry Buzz Smoothie
Bee pollen is available in many health food stores and markets in small orange and yellow granules. It is considered to be a very nutrient dense food because of its high concentration of carbs, proteins, antioxidants, phytonutrients and vitamins. There have not been enough extensive studies done to equivocally prove all the benefits that bee pollen is purported to have. However, among people that use it there seems to be a general consensus that it does in fact help elevate energy levels and also naturally reduces the discomfort associated with seasonal allergies. Continue Reading →
Cookie Dough Bites
I couldn’t decide what flavor to go with so I combined all the ones I wanted- oatmeal raisin, chocolate chip, peanut butter and apple cinnamon. Unfortunately I forgot to pick up white chocolate and macadamia nuts. Luckily they all come together pretty well because this recipe makes a very large yield. These are really versatile and because there is no raw egg or anything that could lead to food poisoning they don’t need to be cooked, so they maintain a raw doughiness. Continue Reading →
Homemade Almond Milk
Dairy alternatives and replacements are growing in popularity, due in part to the increasing interest in vegan and paleo diets, both of which eschew standard milk products and to people discovering previously unknown allergies and intolerances. Continue Reading →
Cruciferous Salad
Cruciferous vegetables (a family that includes broccoli and cauliflower) are most famous for their abundance of anticancer nutrients. They have lots of good stuff that has been shown to be integral for healthy and cancer free bodies, including wide ranges of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, antioxidants and important phytochemicals (plant chemicals), especially the exclusive glucosinolates, a type of sulfur-containing compound. Continue Reading →
Curry Vegetable Stew
My friend’s dad (who is East Indian) calls me “one of those white people who should have been born Indian”. It is a culture that I find incredibly interesting, and their food is one of my favorite cuisines. I usually leave their dishes to the experts but this is easy enough for anyone to prepare. Continue Reading →
Maple Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas
My brother absolutely loves chickpeas and he has a big sweet tooth, so I combined those preferences into one easy snack. Him eating a handful of these over a handful of oreos is a huge win for me. Chickpeas are full of fiber, protein, antioxidants and several nutrients including manganese, molybdenum and folate, all of which are important for keeping internal systems running smoothly and maintaining high energy levels. Continue Reading →
Gringo Chimichurri Quinoa Salad
Chimichurri is one of my favorite condiments because it is so fresh, vibrant and flavorful. It originated in Argentina but there are several variations across the different countries and regions in South America, most of which have parsley and garlic as the central flavors. It is most commonly used as an accompaniment with grilled meats, and this version is more mild than most but still has enough oomph to liven up quinoa. I put this together for my friend who is a vegetarian Colombian man (not a widely supported lifestyle in his homeland) for a family potluck. Continue Reading →