summer salads

Summer Salads

Summer is a great time for eating lots of fresh veggies. Summer salads are a fabulous way to enjoy those veggies, it’s one of the reasons I deeply appreciate this season. Let’s be clear though, salad, in this case, doesn’t mean iceberg lettuce with some tomato and cucumber.One of my favorite things to do in […]

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chicken cabbage salad

Chicken Cabbage Salad

As part of my season eating summertime strategy, I love having delicious salads on hand as a side dish.  Making a composed plate of three to four salads can be a wonderful way to have a nutrient dense veggie rich meal.This particular salad is crunchy, refreshing, and perfect for the season.  I think it’s even […]

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Roasted Corn Salad

I love summer and summer food.  For me, there is nothing better on a hot day than a quick simple barbecue with lots of tasty side salads.  My sister-in-law is a genius at the side salad thing, probably because she grew up in Texas where all my friends seem to be good at that.   […]

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Curried Carrot Sprout Salad

In the tastes-better-than-the-picture category we have today’s lunch offering.  A conversation earlier in the day with my friend Blujay about ways to use sprouts brought up the idea of putting them into a curried carrot salad.   Salads are so wonderful in the warmer months, keeping a couple on hand in the fridge means you […]

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benefits of eating organ meats

The Benefits Of Eating Organ Meats

In these modern times, organ meats are often overlooked in our diets. However, the concept of eating “tip to tail,” which emphasizes consuming all parts of the animal, is gaining traction. But if the thought of eating organ meat makes you uneasy, you’re not alone. Many of us didn’t grow up eating these nutrient-rich parts […]

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blackberry recipes

All About Blackberries

When it comes to berries most people think of strawberries or blueberries, those are the most popular ones at the grocery store. Sometimes you’ll get people who buy and enjoy raspberries. Yet there’s another berry that is equally delicious and wonderful, yet it tends to be overlooked. Blackberries. I believe blackberries are one of Mother Nature’s […]

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