New Year’s Resolutions are a time honored worldwide tradition. According to surveys, 71% of us are striving to make healthful dietary changes for 2017. Why wait for the New Year? Start now by cutting out sugar, and eating more fruits and veggies. Try these 4 healthy party pleasing tapas treats: Smoky Orange Jicama – A […]

I just got my latest share of organic produce from Purple Dragon, and met my first kiwi berry. High in vitamin C, calcium and fiber, kiwi berries are about the size of an olive, and when you slice them, look just like a kiwi, sans the brown fuzz, which is nice, because you can just […]

Kohlrabi is a member of the cruciferous veggie family (like cabbage, broccoli, kale, and bok choy), and is known for its’ anticancer and detoxifying properties. It is sweeter and milder than cabbage, and can be eaten raw or cooked. Look for bulbs that are about 2″-3″ in diameter. Trim and reserve the leaves for another […]

Happy Hummus Day! Friday, May 13th is International Hummus Day Hummus, Arabic for chick pea, is a dip traditionally made from mashed up chick peas, garlic, lemon, tahini (sesame paste), olive oil, and salt.  While the origins of hummus are not clear, there are Middle Eastern and Mediterranean roots. References to hummus are made in […]