As the temperatures rise and the trees bloom, our body’s needs change. We leave behind the heavier foods of winter and start craving a lighter and raw foods. Salads are an excellent meal during the spring and summer. They provide us with lots of nutrients and energy from fresh and colorful vegetables. This spring salad […]

As a mom, the ways in which I nourish my kids are constantly evolving. This easy, delicious, and healthy dessert is one I know your kids will love, and you may be surprised at how well the flavors blend. Your kids won't even notice that it's made from avocados. Yes, I repeat, AVOCADOS! This is […]

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Leeks grow in abundance in the woods near my home. I love the mild aroma of the wild onions in the air after it rains. The best time I've found to harvest leeks in my area is early May (this will be different based on your region). During the period when leeks are prime for […]

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 […]

Here is an easy way to love your heart with a delicious soup that is packed with the powerful antioxidant and beta carotene. Vegetables of a deep orange hue are a wonderful source of this important nutrient. Beta carotene is known for reducing the risk of heart disease, strengthening the immune system, relieving respiratory problems, […]

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 […]

There are few things that bring comfort on a chilly winter's evening like the flavor of warm, freshly made applesauce. It's easier to make than most people realize. I prefer my applesauce to be a bit chunky and with a hint of cardamon. Check out Apple Hints and Tips to ensure you prepare tasty apple deserts.

I love creamy and sweet desserts. Who doesn't? This custard is divine, but also incredibly healthy. It a breeze to make especially if you have a Vitamix or other high power blender. Filled with pumpkin and cashew goodness it is high in fiber, protein, healthy fats and lots of nutrients. The Pumpkin Custard is:Sugar-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeGluten-freeVegan Agar […]

Do you enjoy the flavor of fresh herbs in your meals? Do you wish you could preserve the summer flavors into the colder winter months? Herb butter is great for sauteing vegetables, embellishing cooked rice and pasta dishes, seasoning chicken and pork, spread onto a slice of fresh baked bread, or melting on top of […]

I always looked forward to grapefruit season as a kid. Being able to slice open the grapefruit – use Mum’s special grapefruit knife to cut around the perimeter of the fruit, create segments, and then sprinkle them with sugar. Yum! For one reason or another as I got older, grapefruit slipped from my radar. Recently, […]

This salad is so simple, yet so colorful and festive it’s a go-to whenever I host a gathering, and it is PACKED with nutrients and fiber. The balsamic reduction infuses it with a tangy and sweet flavor. ENJOY! Rachel Kieffer is a certified nutrition and health coach* living in New York with her family. She has […]