Here in Oregon, we’re blessed to have access all year round to the most underrated vegetable – cabbage. But apples don’t start to show up until September. And then, we have so many amazingly delicious apples! I know you probably rolled your eyes when I said that cabbage is underrated – but hear me out. […]
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The Best Summer Salad: Grain-Free Tabbouleh with Feta & Fresh Herbs
I don’t know much about tabbouleh, except that it has several different spellings and lots of different ways that its made traditionally. It’s a middle eastern dish, and depending on where you’re from it may or may not have feta or any other ingredient. Some recipes call for mint, as well as parsley. I think […]
Read more...Caprese Salad
A traditional Caprese salad is made with layers of tomato slices and fresh mozzarella slices, topped with whole leaves of basil and drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. It’s delicious, especially served on some crunchy little toasts. This is something a little different- mixing it all together to create a mixed together salad. I […]
Read more...The best and easiest Mac and Cheese with whole foods ingredients!
It’s like the holy grail – the warmth and deliciousness of comfort food, made with healthier, whole foods. This mac and cheese fits the bill. And it’s so easy and quick. My kids definitely prefer it over the boxed stuff or any other they’ve had. And it’s easy enough, they’ve been making it themselves for […]
Read more...20+ Recipes Using Ingredients from Food Banks & Food Pantries
The government shut down seems to show no sign of letting up, and it’s going to affect millions of people who rely on SNAP dollars to buy meals. Once the funds they have are all gone, many people will have to rely on food pantries throughout the United States. Food pantries can give out a […]
Read more...Kale Yeah! Easy Ways to Eat More Greens (Without Hating It)
Okay, let’s be real here. Eating more greens isn’t exactly an exciting idea for most people. Greens are the side dish we skip the sad pile on our plate, or something that we only reach for when we’re trying to “be good.” But greens deserve better treatment than that. These amazing leafy powerhouses are packed […]
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