Vegan Holiday Nog

Lots of families have dairy and other allergies, or vegan preferences, or are just looking for healthier alternatives to traditional favorites.  Egg Nog was a favorite of mine as a kid, but I know now that I have an allergy to milk and that traditional nog is artery clogging.  This egg- and dairy-free nog is rich and creamy without cholesterol and saturated fats; and it’s so high in nutrients,* like  vitamin K, minerals and protein, that I often use it as a between meal snack.  Oh, and it’s delicious too!  What a neat way to celebrate the holidays together!  Read more

Raw pear conserve

Pears are ripe and best for eating when they have a light green to yellow background with green dots. The arrows point to the more yellow looking ones which were used for the conserve recipe below. Read more

Fall allergies - the real culprits

There are so many species of goldenrod (Solidago), or golden top, as it is called in some parts of the country, a native US perennial. This one is “wreath goldenrod”. Read more

Pass the pesto!

Fresh sweet basil, a favorite for pestos. Let’s hear it for an Italian favorite! Pesto (means “pounded”) can turn simple fare into smashing cuisine. It is simple to make and versatile. Read more

Creamy dairyless seed beverage

This is a refreshing snack or morning drink. It’s filling because it’s packed with protein, B-complex vitamins, minerals and good fats*. The pulp gives it a nuance of melon flavor and color. Read more

Summer is Candida time

In addition to minimizing refined sugars and starches which break down to sugar, there are several beneficial foods that help to combat yeast overgrowth during Candida Time, Read more

Enjoy that sweet corn

Sweet corn pictured above, showing the vital germ* close to the cob. Read more

Blueberries with Strawberry Walnut Cream

I prefer an uncooked breakfast, of fruit, nuts and seeds. Read more

Eggless Whole Millet Waffles

Millet/Chia Waffles:
Yields 4, 61/2 inch (round) waffles Read more

Fresh Berry Sauce

This year we have a “mother load” of sweet, fat, juicy berries in the Northeast! They’re scrumptious and full
of antioxidants, Read more

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