Ever feel like your fruits and veggies spoil before you can enjoy them? Or maybe they aren’t as flavorful as you expected? It could be the way you’re storing them. Here are some simple ways to get the most out of your fruits and vegetables! Let Your Produce to Breathe...
The key to creating a satisfying post-dinner snack (or any snack!) is to combine fueling carbohydrates with satiating protein and/or healthy fats (like avocado, seeds, or plant oils!). Hummus is a wonderful, well-rounded snack because beans like chickpeas are a great mixture of fiber-rich carbs and plant-based protein. Pairing them with something sweet is just an added bonus. Plus, who doesn’t love chocolate!?
This stew is sneaky delicious. With such simple ingredients, it’s hard to imagine how there can be such a depth of flavor. However, let me tell you – roasting the red peppers does not disappoint! Altogether, you get a very easy, hearty, and absolutely delicious...
If you’re looking for your next favorite winter grain salad, look no further! This dish is a perfect lunchtime meal because it’s filling, full of flavor, and super nourishing without leaving you weighed down and wishing for a mid-afternoon nap. It’s even a great way...
When we think of enjoying a warm breakfast, most of us envision traditional rolled or steel-cut oats, or even quinoa. But what about farro? Farro is a high-fiber, high-protein ancient grain. Very similar to barley, it has an appealing chew when fully cooked. In...
I love bread. I love trying new bread recipes, the smell of the yeast as it rises, the anticipation when you make your first slice, and enjoying a little toast and butter with a cup of tea. For those who share my same affinity, or who are just curious about bread...
Granola is a pantry staple in our house. Whether we’re making parfaits for breakfast or I’m grabbing a handful between nutrition appointments, we always have it on hand. In fact, I was buying it so much that inevitably I decided to start making it myself. In my many...
There is no slowing down of the non-dairy milk industry. New brands are popping up all the time, each boasting why they’re the best – their simple ingredients, great flavor and versatility. But do you know what’s really the best? The kind you make at home. Because...
We are into week 2 of Plantuary and diving into the bean pool…literally! If you haven’t checked out our Beans, Legumes and Pulses – Oh My! blog explaining what these different names mean – plus a quick cooking recipe – then be...
You’ve been waiting, and the time is ALMOST here to join in on the fun for Plantuary 2023. If you’re wondering, “…what is Plantuary?” be sure to check out our Plantuary page for more details. To briefly put it – we want to help you eat more plants! Plantuary 2023 will...
I’d say it’s official – we are now fully immersed in the holiday season! And every year, it happens. We start to see recommendations, tips, and advice circulating around the media outlets. They want to tell us how to REALLY enjoy the holidays...
The holidays and the New Year bring on a season of change for many of us, focusing on how we can improve our lives in the coming 12 months. Sometimes, that comes in the form of setting New Year’s resolutions. Whether you vow to “start exercising every day” or “cut out...