Posted on January 17, 2011
Fresh Beet Juice
Yes, beets. I love them roasted, steamed, and even juiced. They’re earthy and grounding. One of my favorite cookbooks, The Moosewood Restaurant Cooking for Health, gives the run down on phytonutrients and what they do for you. Red fruits and veggies contain phytochemicals that promote heart & urinary tract health, improve immunity and memory function, [...]
Posted on December 6, 2010
Eggnog: Share our Table at Slightly Indulgent Tuesday
This week I have a special edition of Slightly Indulgent Tuesday to share with you. I’m one of 50 bloggers participating in Share Our Table, a 7 Day Progressive Dinner in efforts to raise money for Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign. Before I get to the yummy recipe I want you to think [...]
Posted on November 28, 2010
Fresh Carrot-Beet Juice
This juice is perfect and healthy for any time of day. If you’ve never had freshly juiced vegetables, you’re missing out. I know having one more kitchen appliance can be mind-boggling if you don’t have lots of space. It’s always a challenge in my tiny kitchen to find a home for anything else. But I [...]
Posted on July 6, 2010
Berry Lemonade Green Smoothie
I decided that it’s time to post another smoothie recipe given that the ingredients are mostly seasonal. I usually toss whatever I have on hand into my VitaMix, whirl it up, and gulp. Recently, though, I happened upon a mix that was perfectly refreshing for the hot summer days we’ve been having in Texas. The [...]
Posted on March 7, 2010
Sugar-Free Mocha Frappe & Vitamin D
I’m vitamin D deficient. The results of my recent physical show my vitamin D levels drastically low – at a 12. The acceptable range is between 30 and 100. My doctor said that’s one reason I’ve been so tired lately. I thought it was just my hectic schedule. She put me on 50,000 IUs of [...]
