Category: Recipes

Sometimes I just wake up in the morning wanting a muffin.  And why not?  They only take 20 minutes to prep from scratch, and I’ve come up with a few tasty recipes that use 100% whole grains, healthy fats, and other goodies like blueberries, which are high in cancer-fighting antioxidants.  In this recipe I use spelt flour, […]

Making your own granola is easier than you’d think, and makes a fast treat in the morning or a filling snack.  Not only does it taste better than store-bought varieties, it lasts for 2 months after you make it, and requires no time at all in the morning when you’re ready to eat!  I still […]

I love NPR’s science Friday.  Especially when they talk about food!  Today they featured some new research on real maple syrup (NOT Aunt Jemima, Mrs. Butterworth, or any other pseudo maple junk) that found that maple syrup contains more than 20 different health-promoting plant compounds.  Shockingly, Canada sponsored the study.  But I’m still cool with […]

This recipe is awesome for a snack or small munchie to have with drinks before a meal.  It’s easy, something you can whip up from ingredients you keep on hand, and fast.  I like to mix up the seasonings – one of my favorites is to use 1-2 tsp of curry powder along with some heat […]

Yes, Sardines.  I love talking with clients about the glories of the Sardine, partly because they’re so surprised.  Many recall how they were army rations for their parents.  You have to wonder- if people survived in deplorable conditions, away from sunlight and fresh foods, for months on end, without major malnutrition – how impressive was […]

I woke up this saturday thinking about buckwheat pancakes (I usually wake up thinking about food!), and ended up inspired to make these as something a little special.  I was so happy with how they turned out!  I want to make more and keep them around for quick breakfasts and snacks, they’re so versatile.  Buckwheat flour is […]