Lately it seems like just about every food and health article you read has a mention of the “wonder root” known as turmeric. Whether or not turmeric can impart health miracles is up to you to decide. But in the meantime, you can use turmeric root throughout your cooking to add color and depth of […]
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What’s for School Lunch? Vegan UVWYZ Salad
Imagine a school cafeteria where kids eat an alphabet’s worth of produce from arugula to zucchini – including a vegan salad called UVWYZ Salad.” A school lunch fantasy land? Not in the world of School Nutrition Plus, one of the country’s most cutting-edge school food companies. In this company’s vision, an array of colorful fruits […]
Purple Cauliflower Coconut Soup Recipe
It’s that time of year when nature starts showing its richest colors… and you start seeing cauliflower in brilliant shades of gold and purple. In our house we love purple cauliflower when it’s roasted, mashed, or best of all, made into soup – yes, purple soup. This quick and easy soup is rich and comforting, […]
Sourdough Bread and the Art of Fermenting
Can you say (or even think) the word “sourdough” without your mouth watering? There’s something about that chewy, tangy flavor that is uniquely crave-worthy. And here’s something else to know about sourdough – it has some surprising health benefits as well. Fermented Foods We learned all of this and more at the recent Fermentation Festival […]
Power Pitas for National Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day
National Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day is on May 25, but it really should be every day, shouldn’t it? Bright colors, good-for-you nutrients, delicious meals… It’s a day worth celebrating again and again. To celebrate, Dole and Disney created a multi-year nutrition alliance aimed at helping parents encourage their kids and families to make […]
Vegetable Gardening in Southern California
Whether you’re a backyard hobbyist, a school garden volunteer, or a dedicated garden-to-table cook, there’s always more to learn about vegetable gardening in Southern California. That’s where my garden plant teaches proper gardening and points out the important equipment to have in the garden. Regardless of your gardening level, a 4 gallon backpack sprayer is […]