5 Simple and Delicious Ways to Use Avocado Oil

Avocado oil is not just a culinary delight. It boasts a myriad of health benefits. Extracted from the creamy flesh of avocados, this oil is rich in monounsaturated fats, antioxidants, and various essential nutrients. Here is a closer look at the advantages of incorporating avocado oil into your daily routine. Health Benefits of Using AvocadoContinueContinue reading “5 Simple and Delicious Ways to Use Avocado Oil”

Apple Kale Salad with Hemp Seeds

You’ll love this salad. Apples and kale are two of my favorite foods. So, I love pairing the two together in this delicious salad. Note: This recipe is taken from my Restore Your Gut Program! Many people consider hemp seeds a superfood. They have a rich nutritional profile and provide a variety of health benefits.ContinueContinue reading “Apple Kale Salad with Hemp Seeds”

Happy New Year! Say hello to new opportunities!!

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season. With the beginning of a new year, we begin the year with a clean slate. “I like starting projects in January. That’s the best time to start something. It’s so inward.” – Carolyn Chute New Year! New You! A lot of people begin the NewContinueContinue reading “Happy New Year! Say hello to new opportunities!!”

Food of the Week: Peaches

Happy July!! Hope you had a great 4th of July weekend. I’m getting back to blogging after taking some time off. Let’s start with one of my favorite Summer fruits…. Peaches!! 🍑What’s your FAVORITE way to eat peaches? They are considered a “stone fruit” and they get their name from the pit in their centers. ContinueContinue reading “Food of the Week: Peaches”

How to Make Vegan Portobello Pizzas

Happy Monday! Hope you all had a great weekend. This week we’re going to talk about mushrooms! They’re one of those things that people either love or dislike. As part of the “fungi” family, they’ve got some unique benefits. For example, they are one of the few food sources of vitamin D – they absorbContinueContinue reading “How to Make Vegan Portobello Pizzas”

How to Make Thyme Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Hey! Happy Wednesday everyone! This week let’s talk about thyme and it’s health benefits. Thyme is one of those hard-working herbs we don’t think a lot about which is a shame because it can amp up the flavor of pesto, poultry and fish rubs, soups, casseroles, and stews. Thyme is a member of the mintContinueContinue reading “How to Make Thyme Roasted Sweet Potatoes”

Food of the Week … OLIVES!

These tasty little flavor bombs can be an amazing source of healthy fats in your diet. Plus, they’re the primary component of one of the healthiest oils on the planet: olive oil! 💡 But while almost everyone likes olive oil, olives can be an acquired taste because of their unique, briny flavor. When they’re fresh,ContinueContinue reading “Food of the Week … OLIVES!”

Perfectly Roasted Beets: Recipe of the Week

Perfectly Roasted Beets 👩🏾‍🍳🤩 This week’s food of the week (beets) is near the top of charts for nutrition – and this recipe is near the top for flavor! These roasted beets are delicious right out of the oven … but also in a salad the next day. Perfectly Roasted Beets (makes 6 servings) 12ContinueContinue reading “Perfectly Roasted Beets: Recipe of the Week”

February Food Focus: Lentils

Happy February! Let yourself be silently drawn by the stronger pull of what you really love. -Rumi  Comfort Food Think for a moment of a food from your past, one that makes you feel great after you eat it for no specific reason. Maybe it is macaroni and cheese, slow-simmered tomato sauce, ice cream conesContinueContinue reading “February Food Focus: Lentils”

Recipe of the Week: Parsnip Cream Soup

Parsnips are a food that many people shy away from because they don’t know what the heck to do with them. Parsnips are a staple for many fine-dining chefs because they’re naturally creamy and luxurious. As humble of a vegetable as they might appear, parsnips are quite versatile and dynamic. A great way to enjoyContinueContinue reading “Recipe of the Week: Parsnip Cream Soup”