I truly believe that what we eat and how we nourish our bodies is the foundation of good health and a happy life. Healthful food can also be delicious food – food that you crave and enjoy eating. When you partake in a diet of real foods, your body will …
The winter months are the perfect time to give extra attention to supporting your immune system. Today’s recipe for Golden Broth is one of my favorite ways to give myself a little boost. This nourishing drink tastes wonderful but also provides my body with the building blocks it needs for my …
You guys know that I love comfort food. Childhood memories are some of my favorite dishes to re-create. Today’s recipe is the perfect example. My mother makes one of the best beef stews – slow cooked, thick and chunky, and so delicious. Her version has barley which I loved at the …
Stuffed peppers have always been a favorite of mine. I learned to cook from my Polish mother and grandmother and stuffed peppers have always been a part of the regular rotation. Today I’m sharing a recipe for Stuffed Pepper Soup that delivers all of the delicious flavors of stuffed peppers …
A few years ago my husband built me a small raised garden bed. Tending to that garden and watching it grow are some of my favorite things about summer. I take a square foot gardening approach to fit as much as possible into my small space and if I’m lucky, …
The other day Alex and I were eating a leisurely lunch and enjoying an episode of The Victory Garden on PBS. I love this show. It’s hipster foodie-ness at it’s finest. The episode was highlighting North Carolina and okra was shown in a few of the segments. Of course, then Alex …
I am a very lucky girl! My parents bought me an Instant Pot for Christmas this year and I absolutely love it. I was most excited to try making bone broth because instead of half a day for one batch, I can now pump out three quarts every couple hours if …
Fall is hands down my favorite season. Michigan summers are beautiful, but it doesn’t get better then cool, crisp days at the apple orchard or the farmer’s market, riding your bike or taking a hike through the woods with leaves crunching underfoot, snuggling up to a bonfire in your jeans …
I know Labor Day hasn’t passed yet and it’s still summer, but I was really in the mood for chili last weekend. My garden poblanos are still a little small, but the farmer’s market had some beautiful ones. I grabbed a few and settled on making some sort of roasted …
When I have some spare time, I like to throw together a big pot of soup for lunches and snacking throughout the week. My co-worker, Kim, and I have put together a nicely stocked kitchen at work. Complete with a hot plate, toaster oven, and a George Foreman grill. I …
