As we head into the beginning of September, there is no denying the excitement of a new school year. Parents are busy creating complicated schedules for their crew, while kids are a buzz with new teachers, coaches, and classes. We’re off-to-the-races with a new calendar that often includes earlier mornings, carpool coordination, after-school-sports, homework, and…
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Holiday Brussels Sprouts
It’s the Friday before Thanksgiving week my friends and I’m heading out with reusable bags, a lovely thermos of warm tea and a heart full of inspiration. Here I come Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Jimbo’s and Lazy Acres; in search of your season’s best offerings. Before I get lost in my to-do list, I wanted to…
Sunflower Not Butter
If you’re like me, striving to do the right thing by food isn’t always easy. Every day another study comes out with more bad news about our favorite foods and the impact those foods may have on our bodies. Today I’m sharing a simple recipe for my Sunflower Not Butter, an interpretive solution for what…
Vegan Nut Free Waldorf Salad
Today I’m sharing my idea of a Vegan Nut Free Waldorf Salad. The base of this creamy, yet crunchy salad has two parts, chickpeas and soaked sunflower seeds. Sunflower seeds are typically acceptable for those folks with nut allergies and give this lunchtime salad a nice, soft crunch. Why soak your nuts and seeds?…
Blissful Bites
Now that summer is winding down, you put away the sunscreen and beach towels, vacuum the sand from your car (no judgement needed from the carpool moms), start the daily trek back and forth to school, and fit in a few emails while the kiddos are at practice. I guess you could say…WELCOME to fall! Hurrying to get…
Hemp Seed and Basil Hummus
Looking for a quick and nutritious snack? Give our Hemp Seed and Basil Hummus a try. Hemp seeds give any vegan dish a boost of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and fiber. Simple Living Tip: For more information on hemp seeds, please check out: Hemp Industry Association
Quinoa and Black Bean Bowl
I’m always looking for an easy solution to the dinner dilemma. How do we get a nutritious meal on the table after walking in the door at 6:00pm from a long day of work, school, and sports? Our Quinoa and Black Bean Bowl is just the answer. Simple Living Tip: Use Eden Foods organic black beans as…