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!

A Neat New Way to Get your Salad Fix!

If you’re like me, you might get a little lazy when it comes to making salads on a daily basis. I love making a large platter of greens and fixings for a party, but I can’t seem to motivate myself to make a salad for the two of us on a regular basis. One of the reasons is that I like my salads filled with … Read more A Neat New Way to Get your Salad Fix!

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!

A Great Way to Prep your Beets Ahead so they are Ready at a Moments Notice!

Although you can eat beets raw, I prefer them roasted. The easiest thing to do is to roast them ahead so they are ready to eat whenever you want to serve them. Go a step further and you can Quick Pickle your Beets! It gives them a wonderful bright flavor that makes them a perfect addition to a salad or relish tray. Getting even more … Read more A Great Way to Prep your Beets Ahead so they are Ready at a Moments Notice!

Ring in the Holidays with this Stunning Salad!

Beautiful food is the most appealing. That is why you see chefs everywhere delivering works of art through their creative dishes. When the food is also delicious, you have a true masterpiece. This Roasted Golden Beet & Kale Salad achieves perfection in both categories! It is such a festive salad with the vibrant colors of nature complimenting each other. So simple and quick to prepare, it is perfect for … Read more Ring in the Holidays with this Stunning Salad!

Fall Slaw with Apples and Corn

I like the texture of cabbage as an alternative to a regular lettuce salad once in a while. Napa cabbage is one of my favorites as it is a little more delicate and has a really nice flavor. With some farm fresh Talley Farms Napa cabbage, fuji apples and non GMO corn left in my fridge, I decided to make a slaw. There are many ways you can make … Read more Fall Slaw with Apples and Corn

How to turn a Yummy Fall Salad into a Party Appetizer!

Do you find that most appetizer parties favor high carb foods? Many finger foods are either deep fried or are partnered with some kind of cracker, bread or chip. It makes it difficult to stay slim when indulging on all of these fatty foods paired with alcoholic beverages! I was in need of selecting an appetizer to take to a cocktail party. With an abundance … Read more How to turn a Yummy Fall Salad into a Party Appetizer!

This raw Pattypan (Sunburst) Squash Salad will Knock your Socks Off!

These adorable little pattypan squashes are from my Talley Farms CSA box. They are crisp and delightful eaten right out of the garden. You can also roast them, grate them, put them in a casserole or steam them whole. They are as scrumptious as they are cute! Today I am eating them raw in a salad. None of the ingredients are cooked which makes this dish … Read more This raw Pattypan (Sunburst) Squash Salad will Knock your Socks Off!

Yotam Ottolenghi achieves Greatness by Combining Flavors!

Yotam Ottolenghi is the superstar of vegetable cooking. He is one of my culinary idols as I love his sense of creativity and uniqueness. I have selected to do an in-depth study of his cooking style and will be sharing it with you. Stay tuned for some fantastic farm fresh ideas coming your way! This week I made his Cauliflower, Grape and Cheddar Salad. I … Read more Yotam Ottolenghi achieves Greatness by Combining Flavors!

Keeping it Natural – The Way Food was Intended!

A throwback version of an old favorite – Nicoise Salad. What a wonderful classic meal and a very European way to eat! Here it is with some of my favorite ingredients such as yellow wax beans, gold yukon potatoes and baby red leaf lettuce. All from my Talley Farms CSA box! The key to making this salad wonderful is in the quality of the ingredients you … Read more Keeping it Natural – The Way Food was Intended!