I love to bake. Living the nomadic lifestyle, my home on wheels doesn't provide me with the kitchen space I was accustom. Adjustments have been made and new routines established. I learned to bake half batches to accommodate the limited storage space, a growing waistline, and a very small oven. During my time on the […]

I fell in love with this recipe while cooking the first batch. The aroma emanating from the kitchen reminded me of my favorite Mexican restaurant.  This fall I used wide mouth pint canning jars. They worked great for this salsa recipes since I didn't want to waste time pouring the salsa into a bowl. I […]

I love sweets. There's no getting around it. I'm always on the search for healthy and sweet snacks that are easy to make and satisfy my hunger.

I love it when beets are in season! There are so many wonderful ways to use them in your diet. With all the backyard fun going on, this is a simple and easy appetizer to bring to a summer shaker. I love how pretty it looks. Beets are a true superfood! They are high in […]

Need a boost of energy? Craving something sweet, this should do the trick. (You can even freeze them making it simple to grab and go.) The best thing about this recipe is that they are quick and simple to make! Dates are a great source of fiber and can help relieve constipation. They contain many […]

This Jam is the JAM! Fruit is full of its own natural sweetness. This easy recipe keeps simple things simple. When berries are in season, it is always wonderful to use fresh fruit. If you can buy berries from your local farmer’s market in bulk, or better yet grow them in your own garden, it […]

Rachel Kieffer is a certified nutrition and health coach* living in New York with her family. She has worked with thousands of clients to transform their health and lives through her private consultation programs, workshops, women’s groups and writing. “I believe that every woman has a birth right to be deeply in love with herself and […]

With strawberries in season, my daughter has fallen in love with making homemade ice-cream. She can now crack and separate all the eggs without splitting the yolks and not have any land on the floor, quite an achievement! The ice cream only uses the yolks - so what to do with those whites? Voila! Coconut […]

'Tis the season for carving pumpkins with the kids, baking squash with dinner, and slippery seeds piled on the countertop. Roasted seeds from pumpkins, butternut squash, and acorn squash make a tasty treat. Grow your own squash next growing season.

Asparagus Facts Grows best in Michigan, California, and Washington. First cultivated in Greece 2500 years ago. Listed on the EWG "Clean 15" food list. Harvest season begins May and goes to mid-June. A member of the lily family. A good source of folic acid, potassium, fiber, thiamine, vitamin B6, and more nutrients.