I’m sure you heard the old Welsh proverb, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” That saying becomes especially timely as we grow older. An Oxford University study claims that if you start eating apples every day after you're over 50, it’s just as good as taking a heart pill (statin) and that eating more fruit prevents over 8,500 heart attacks per year. Don’t get me wrong. … [Read more...]
Dandelion and Arugula Salad Recipe
Dandelion leaves and arugula are both weeds but have astounding health benefits. That's why I was inspired to create a recipe for Dandelion and Arugula Salad. Enjoy this recipe! Dandelion, arugula, and radicchio have sharp flavors so I mellowed them out by adding some butter lettuce. I also toasted a handful of sunflower seeds to sprinkle on top, Did you know that … [Read more...]
Grapefruit Salad with Fennel, Avocado and Raspberry Vinaigrette
I love making all sorts of salads and they're always fun when you add fruit. My Grapefruit Salad with Fennel and Avocado recipe is a refreshing symphony of flavors that blends citrus and licorice and is topped with a zippy raspberry vinaigrette. Enjoy this recipe I used pink grapefruit in this recipe because of its bright and cheery color and set it on top of … [Read more...]
Rainbow Swiss Chard Sauté Recipe
I love how colorful Rainbow Swiss chard is. It's also known as "bright lights!" My farmer's market was ablaze with it and I had to grab some. The Rainbow Swiss Chard Sauté recipe below has a Spanish influence. Enjoy this recipe! I used dried black seedless raisins. Organic raisins are always best. Swiss Chard is less bitter than spinach, is … [Read more...]
French Leek Detox Soup Recipe
In her book "French Women Don't Get Fat" author Mireille Guiliano boils down leeks and drinks the juice over the weekend. She says it's a good way to detox your body after you party too hard is to boil up some leeks and eat them to detox. This inspired me to create this detox leek soup. Enjoy this recipe! This recipe is simple to make and takes just minutes to whip up … [Read more...]