Posted on May 9, 2013
Melted Leek & Red Pepper Quiche
For those of you still sorting through recipes to plan your Mother’s Day menu, I thought I’d share a quiche that has been a big hit at our house. I actually started toying with this recipe back in January. My intention was to serve it as a meat-free, dairy-free option for Nate’s first birthday party. [...]
Posted on April 8, 2013
Beans, Greens, & Rice for Food Bloggers Against Hunger
I used to teach elementary school. One summer, I decided to undertake summer school. Generally, you’re in a new setting with new kids that have an entirely different set of circumstances that the kiddos you typically teach. It was only a few days into summer school when I noticed some of my students eating food [...]
Posted on November 19, 2012
Five Immune Boosting Foods to Add to Your Holiday Meal
Yes! You can add immune boosting foods and still have an off-the-charts delicious holiday meal. Being healthy for the holidays is a must! And, you might be surprised how many of these foods already grace your holiday table. Beans: The humble bean is full of soluble fiber, which has been shown to help mice recover [...]
Posted on May 9, 2012
Maggie’s Quinoa & Adzuki Bean Veggie Burgers
If you’ve been reading my posts lately, you know I’ve been working on getting more plant-based foods into my diet. No, I haven’t sworn off eggs, dairy, and meat. But I have been much more mindful about eating lots of phytonutrient packed fruits, vegetables, and beans especially since I learned about their disease-preventing characteristics. I [...]
