How To Eat Beans

My friend Sam writes, “Do you have some tricks to help me to eat beans? Me who HATES the texture of beans or anything remotely chalky. We do like Mexican but I won’t touch re-fried unless they are buried under cheese. I don’t like lentils in any way, shape or form.”BenefitsBeans are a great; high […]

Peas-y Peas And Celery

by Miralegumes, recipes, vegetables, vegetariancelery, peas

A recent trip to the farmer’s market introduced me to a new pea I had never tasted before, purple hull peas. Related to black eyed peas, they are both cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata) which are very common in the Southern part of the United States. They are sometimes also called field peas. I was familiar with black […]

The Power Of Mesquite And Hawthorn: Ancient Foods For Modern Health

by Mirabaking, gluten free, legumes, protein, questions, sweetenerscarob

Mesquite FlourMy friend Misty recently asked me, “What do you know about mesquite flour?” Mesquite (genus Prosopis) is a deciduous, leguminous tree that thrives in Texas and Mexico, extending as far north as Kansas and westward to Southern California. While many use the wood to impart a flavorful smoke to barbecued meats, mesquite also serves […]

Eggplant Corn Fritters With Chunky Tomato Red Pepper Coulis

by Miragrains, recipes, tomatoes, vegetables, vegetarianeggplant, fritters, recipe, tomato coulis

I am always experimenting in the kitchen. Recently I created a dinner that came together out of ingredients from the farmer’s market that I had on hand. Because this dish turned out so well I definitely plan to make it again; it’s a great summertime meal full of flavor and freshness.Although I used fresh ground […]

What About The DASH Diet

by Mirafats and oil, habits, health, questionsdash, diet

A recent question came in from Eden asking what I thought about the DASH diet. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. Here is my reply: I think the concept of the diet is certainly a good one; low sodium (most of us eat too much already) and lots of lean protein, fresh veggies, […]

Meat Marinade

by Miraholidays, recipesrecipe

Grilling season is here. There’s something special and delicious about gathering around the grill with friends and family. Marinating meat before grilling is a great way to add flavor and tenderness, but it also has a surprising health benefit: it can reduce the formation of carcinogens. When meat is cooked at high temperatures, it can […]

Gluten-Free Coconut Almond Cookie

by Mirabaking, gluten free, nuts, questions, recipescookies

My friend Helene recently shared a wonderful gluten-free cookie recipe with me. She said it was so fabulous that she was going to have to freeze the cookies, otherwise she was afraid she might eat them all. Frozen cookies have never stopped me, sometimes they are even better that way.While we were talking Helene also […]

Tiny Kitchen Risotto – Nytimes.com/video

by MiraUncategorized

I love risotto, it’s a great side dish and you can make it any flavor you want. Creamy and delicious it’s a great side dish for anything. There are some great risotto recipes at AllRecipes.com.

Aromatherapy, Understanding The Science Of Smell

by Mirahealth

Aromatherapy article Learn how science is exploring the healthcare uses of aromatherapy and some scent suggestions to lift your mood. I’ve just learned how to add my Examiner.com articles here and will be sharing them through this blog as well. Let me know how you like this format.

Love Your Farmer

by MiraUncategorized

Care2.com is running a contest to support your local farmer’s market. The winning market will receive $5,000 but there are other prizes as well. Support your farmer’s market and give them a vote today! The photo on the right is from my local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), Home Sweet Farm who runs a Monthly Market Day. […]