Two weeks ago, I stumbled upon a recipe for an orange vinaigrette at one of my favorite food blogs, Eggs on Sunday. The idea instantly appealed to me, especially as the author pictured it – drizzled over greens, caramelized walnuts, and fresh strawberries. Heavenly.
I still had the recipe in the back of my mind when I [...]
Archive for June, 2008
Orange Cilantro Vinaigrette
Posted in Recipes on June 30, 2008 | No Comments »
Nourishing Frugal Foods Carnival Coming Soon
Posted in Cooking, Health, Saving Money, tagged frugal, nutrition on June 27, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Discouraged by rising grocery costs? Trying to eat healthfully without breaking the bank? Then join in the Nourishing Frugal Foods Carnival, taking place on Friday, July 11 and Friday, July 18. Two of my favorite blogs, Keeper of the Home and The Nourishing Gourmet, are co-hosting this timely carnival. Start thinking now about your favorite healthy, [...]
Unidentified Squash Reveals True Colors (and a Recipe)
Posted in Recipes, eating locally, tagged Cooking, eating seasonally, food, Health, nutrition, vegan, vegetarian on June 27, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Ladies and gentleman, I would like to introduce my dear friend, Bernard.
We met at the Bayou City Farmers’ Market two weeks ago. This unassuming, unidentified squash is something of a country bumpkin, so he’s a little shy around the camera. Fortunately, I convinced him to share his good side with you.
Then I sneaked this shot of [...]
Magic Miso Veggie Dip
Posted in Probiotics, Recipes, tagged dairy free, food, gluten-free, Health, nutrition, Probiotics, snacks on June 26, 2008 | 6 Comments »
I came home from my workout hungry today, and since I promised yesterday to share my recipe for miso tahini dip, I thought, Why not just whip up a batch? It took me less than 5 minutes, and in all its cool, creamy, savory goodness, really hit the spot! Even better, it was nutritious and kept [...]
WFMW: 11 Ways to Eat (and Enjoy!) More Vegetables
Posted in Health, tagged farmers' market, food, vegetables on June 24, 2008 | 12 Comments »
Maybe you know that you need to eat more vegetables every day, but you don’t know where to start. Or, perhaps, you already eat plenty of vegetation but find yourself getting bored. I know how it feels to be in both positions. Believe me, I’ve been there. Even though I’ve always loved vegetables, high-level, enjoyable vegetable consumption [...]
Snack Like Royalty
Posted in Recipes, eating locally, tagged food, snacks, vegetables on June 17, 2008 | 5 Comments »
Go ahead. Indulge yourself with one of these quick, healthy, and satisfying summertime snacks. I love how cooling they feel on the way down — perfect for these sweltering days of 90-something degree heat.
Option A: Whip out a ripe, juicy tomato from your farmers’ market, slice it thickly, and gently kiss it with a dollop of soft goat cheese from [...]
Summer Guacamole
Posted in Recipes, eating locally, tagged avocado, food on June 16, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Simple guacamole is a beautiful thing and well worth celebrating. Buttery, rich avocados with only lime, cilantro, and salt can be sublime. Every once in a while, though, I find it refreshing to step outside the box and mix up the routine with some extra summer veggies. Right now is the perfect time to do that, at least in [...]
