What is in your kitchen cabinets? Do you consider what you're eating to be healthy because of the manufacturer’s claim on the front of the box? When you go to the grocery store, are you shopping the center aisles or are your purchases from around the outside perimeter? The foods we eat affect our sleep, […]

Chop vegetables commonly used in meal preparation and store in the refrigerator for less than one week.  For example: onions, sweet peppers, jalapeños, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc. Bake several potatoes when baking another dish at 425F.  Baked potatoes, once cooled, can be cubed or shredded and stored in the refrigerator (or frozen […]

Making soup is an art! Whether you are making vegetable, chicken, lentil or any other soup, learn five ways to elevate your soup from good to spectacular! Saute Sautéing intensifies the flavor of the ingredients, infusing the soup with great taste. You can sauté in a little olive or coconut oil, or in 1-2 tablespoons […]

Homemade Chicken Broth from a rotisserie chicken. Homemade broth is easy to make, tasty and good for you. It's not a pretty process. Looking at the pictures, you may even think it looks gross. However, the flavor of homemade broth is well worth the time and effort. A close friend of mine loves the flavor […]

I love celery. I like to add it to salads and soups but mostly I eat it raw with a dip like hummus or tahini. This modest vegetable is brimming with healthy yumminess.~ Celery is high in fiber, magnesium and vitamin A.~ It is a powerful anti-inflammatory.~ It has a high water content that aids […]