Believe in the Beet

Ask and you shall receive. In my last post I wished for beets, and low and behold the very next Tuesday some beautiful beets arrived in my veggie box. I didn’t have the opportunity to enjoy them until last night but they were well worth the wait. I’ve...

What a Pear!

Less than two weeks and it’s autumn once again. The air will start to grow drier as the moistening yin of nature pulls back towards the earth.  In Chinese medicine the organ associated with Autumn is the Lung, also referred to as the “delicate...

The Price of Wellness

My new obsession is healthier beauty products. I’m becoming more and more aware of the dangers of the chemical toxins found in so many of my used-to-be favorite brands, and as I march steadily down the path of wellness, I’m continuing to realize that...

Late as Usual Eggplant Casserole

Yesterday was another late Tuesday and with nothing in the crock pot. Fortunately my Farm Fresh To You box arrived in the morning and in it the recipe and ingredients for a delicious dish. It didn’t take seconds to make but I had a late lunch and it was well...

“Stay Away from the Cans!”

No one can knock the bean. Vegetarians swear by them as a source of protein. They’re high in soluble fiber which helps lower cholesterol and promote good heart health. Full of cancer fighting antioxidants… Low glycemic index… Loaded with nutrients....