Citrus adds a Fresh Taste to this Sumptuous Dessert!

My Talley Farms Fresh Harvest CSA box is a wonderful resource for making desserts. I usually look first to the fruit in my box when deciding on a sweet finish to my meal. Often dinner in itself is enough to fill you fully, but as the saying goes “there’s always room for something sweet!” When making your dessert center around fruit, at least you can be adding beneficial nutrients and … Read more Citrus adds a Fresh Taste to this Sumptuous Dessert!

Just ~ Plain ~ Good! Zucchini Cupcakes with Caramel Flavored Icing

I volunteered for dessert duty for an upcoming event and since it’s not my forte, I started searching around for something new to make. I went through all the chocolate ideas, even one with homemade peanut butter truffles inside and decided to head back to something I am more comfortable with – vegetables. Yes, it can still be dessert if it is made with vegetables. … Read more Just ~ Plain ~ Good! Zucchini Cupcakes with Caramel Flavored Icing

Don’t Throw that Broccoli Stalk Away – Spiralize it!

How many times have you gotten a nice head of broccoli on a long thick stalk and just tossed away the stalk? Or maybe you trimmed the stalk and chopped it up to use it in soup? Well, here’s an idea; spiralize it and eat it as pasta! Best done with a nice thick stalk. All you have to do is trim the knobs off … Read more Don’t Throw that Broccoli Stalk Away – Spiralize it!

A Healthy Twist on Nachos!

I am not a creature of habit. Well, particularly when it comes to cooking anyway. I don’t really enjoy making the same thing twice as I am always looking to create something new. However, as a go to meal whenever dining alone at home, I often make myself nachos. It’s my one true addiction that I absolutely crave! Nachos aren’t necessarily the healthiest item on a … Read more A Healthy Twist on Nachos!

The Wonder of Golden Beets!

Beets have been known to lower your blood pressure, boost your stamina and fight inflammation. They are rich in valuable nutrients & fiber and support detoxification. All this and they taste really good too! They make a delicious addition to salads and entrees and can be eaten without much fuss at all. This recipe shows them coated with a sweetened orange glaze that makes them absolutely irresistible! When preparing beets, I find … Read more The Wonder of Golden Beets!

Show Off your Blood Oranges in this Exquisite Upside Down Blood Orange Cake!

I recently attended a market and cooking class in Santa Barbara given by Chef Laurence Hauben. It was a fun day beginning with a tour of the harbor visiting the fisherman – tasting and purchasing items for our meal, where I tasted my first fresh Sea Urchin! Our next excursion was a fabulous Farmers’ Market in town where the produce selection was incredible as they had … Read more Show Off your Blood Oranges in this Exquisite Upside Down Blood Orange Cake!

Green and Gold Kiwi highlight this Mouthwatering Salad!

I received the most amazing Green and Gold Kiwi in my Talley Farms CSA box! They were already ripened and ready to eat. The fruit is not only exquisite, but absolutely delish! They also contain numerous phytonutrients as well as well known vitamins and minerals that promote your health. They are an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber. I thought the Kiwi would pair nicely with my … Read more Green and Gold Kiwi highlight this Mouthwatering Salad!

How to Eat and Enjoy Nutrient-Packed Fresh Whole Foods!

I’m now mid way through my cleanse week and was on the search for something tasty and satisfying for my evening meal. I picked up my Talley Farms CSA box and found it brimming with vibrant fresh veggies that were perfect for tonight’s healthy meal. My research for ideas brought me to celebrity chef Candice Kumai’s, “Clean Green Eats” book. In her book, she offers more … Read more How to Eat and Enjoy Nutrient-Packed Fresh Whole Foods!

Ginger is Showcased Two Ways in this Scrumptious Carrot Soup!

I love the combination of carrots and ginger. Inspired by a delicious soup that I enjoyed at a luncheon recently, I decided to puree them together in a soup. With a bit of citrus, some broth and seasonings, it all came together to create a bowl of creamy goodness! If you’ve read my posts before, you probably know that I am enamored by soup garnishes. This time I … Read more Ginger is Showcased Two Ways in this Scrumptious Carrot Soup!