Easy Winter Salad

Easy Winter Salad

Tired of the same old lettuce salads?  Want something a little heartier & crunchier to go with heavier winter meals?  Here’s a simple basic recipe that you can riff on with whatever you have in your crisper.  I served this salad, topped with homemade Italian...
Raspberry Lemon Ginger-Ade

Raspberry Lemon Ginger-Ade

On mornings that I get up early for boot camp I need a drink that will wake me up, give a little fuel, hydrate me and help alkalize my body.  I created this raspberry lemon ginger-ade by mixing a few recipes I’ve run across on-line.  The lemon is a great...
Standard Green Juice

Standard Green Juice

Here’s a quick green juice sure to put a lift in your day. 1 lemon, zest removed 1 apple, seeded 1 small cucumber, skin removed if not organic thumb-sized chunk of ginger, less if you don’t like the spice 3 large leaves of kale or large handful of spinach...
Pumpkin Smoothie

Pumpkin Smoothie

Think those pumpkin lattes are where it’s at? Try this easy recipe for the same taste without the chemicals that your favorite barista uses to get that “pumpkin taste.” It’s a great way to get a deeply colored veggie – pumpkin – and...
Avoid New Year’s Remorse!

Avoid New Year’s Remorse!

The holiday season is just around the corner. That means an overburdened schedule, parties, holiday food, not enough ME time… Are you ready for what that means to your health? Want to avoid New Year’s Remorse? Here are a few tips to navigating the season and still...
Green Grape & Fennel Juice

Green Grape & Fennel Juice

In our house we’re always experimenting with juice concoctions.  This mixture came from a lunch adventure in which I included chunks of veggies and fruit with the meat on our charcuterie board.  I managed to pop a chunk of fennel root and a green grape into my...
Italian Veggie Sauté

Italian Veggie Sauté

This dish can be served over cooked pasta or as a side dish.  It’s an excellent accompaniment for grilled Italian sausage or lamb chops. 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 1 bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped 1 large onion, cleaned and roughly chopped...