I take to heart the advice of Michael Pollan: notably his short and sweet Rule 82 from his Food Rules: "Cook." According to Pollan, "Cooking just might be the single most important thing you can do for your dietary health...Cooking for yourself is the only sure way to take back … [Read more...] about Springtime Energy Boost: Homemade Cherry Almond Granola Bars
Recipes
A Sweet & Tart Evening Smoothie With Cherries
Who could have predicted that tart cherries would become a popular remedy for sleeplessness and anxiety in America? Last month, Bloomberg Business Week's Productivity page focused on ways to sleep better in a column by Gayleen Schafer (1/14/17), Get Some Rest! Schafer's … [Read more...] about A Sweet & Tart Evening Smoothie With Cherries
12 Gingerbread Boys, Plus A Mom & A Dad, Inspired By Heirloom Recipe from Pleasant View Farm
Artist Laura Shore who specializes in artwork described as "painted produce from local farms" developed a friendly relationship with farmer Everett Rau of Pleasant View Farm in Altamont (Albany County) in upstate New York from her patronage of a farmers market near her home. Last … [Read more...] about 12 Gingerbread Boys, Plus A Mom & A Dad, Inspired By Heirloom Recipe from Pleasant View Farm
Cranberry Pecan Muffins: Thanksgiving Breakfast Treat
I was recently greeting by the pleasing sight of organic Cape Cod cranberries for sale at the Honest Weight Food Co-op in my hometown of Albany, New York. Last autumn, the co-op's Produce Department wasn't able to get a supply of this seasonal fruit from Cape Cod (a popular … [Read more...] about Cranberry Pecan Muffins: Thanksgiving Breakfast Treat
Easy To Make 2 Ingredient Banana Blueberry “Ice-cream”
This hot weather treat is remarkably simple to prepare and packs a tasty, refreshing lift as a healthy, no sugar added, dairy-free dessert. Turning frozen bananas into a kind of ice-cream has become a bit of a summertime phenomenon, with the NY Times last month sharing its … [Read more...] about Easy To Make 2 Ingredient Banana Blueberry “Ice-cream”