I know some people pride themselves on avoiding processed stuff and using only foods in their most natural and whole state. I wish I could be like that but I'm not, at least not yet. Maybe when I've retired, have my dream kitchen built and have a flourishing garden in the backyard. Sure there are … Continue reading Protein-Packed Easy Vegan Chili
Black Rice with Edamame, Sweet Potato and Cashews
Have you checked out the whole grains section of your supermarket? No more will you only see brown or white rice, but quinoa, millet, farro, freekeh and even black rice. My Asian parents have mentioned black rice but never cooked with it because of the higher cost. This black-purplish rice is also called "forbidden rice" … Continue reading Black Rice with Edamame, Sweet Potato and Cashews
Quick and Easy Granola Bars
If I can take any kind of shortcut with cooking, I will find it! So when I say these bars are quick and easy, you can trust they are. This recipe has four ingredients and needs only a saucepan and baking dish. Goes into the oven for about 20 minutes. I eat a packaged granola … Continue reading Quick and Easy Granola Bars
Broccoli Carrot Apple Salad with Honey Toasted Walnuts
I've fallen in love with this broccoli salad dish that incorporates honey toasted walnuts. I heat some olive oil and honey in a pan on medium-high heat and add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, stirring the mixture until the sauce thickens and the walnuts brown. I then toss some broccoli florets into boiling water for a … Continue reading Broccoli Carrot Apple Salad with Honey Toasted Walnuts
Nuts Over Coconut: Is It Really Heart Healthy?
Am I the only one who feels bombarded by coconut lately? It seems that coconut has replaced kale in the past year as a foodie favorite. People are eating it as coconut oil, drinking it as coconut milk or coconut water, and even wearing it...to moisturize hair and skin. I can't escape it as coconut … Continue reading Nuts Over Coconut: Is It Really Heart Healthy?
Why I Love Bliss Balls
If you're an Instagrammer and search the hashtags #healthysnack or #energysnack, you may be surprised to see photos of little dough-like balls instead of the expected fresh fruit or protein bars. They have various names—bliss balls, energy bites, energy balls. I find them to be truly blissful for two reasons: 1. They're easy to make, quick … Continue reading Why I Love Bliss Balls
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