Acai. Pronounced ah-sigh-ee, this berry comes from palm trees located along the riverbanks of the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest. If you figured that acai berries are healthy, since I’m writing about them, you are correct. They’re bluish-purple, similar in size and shape to large blueberries, yet they contain...
A friend of mine recently mentioned that she wastes lots of time. While wasting time is a real thing, there is also the art of doing nothing. There’s a BIG difference. It’s all in the perspective, intention, and result. This week, I practiced the art of doing nothing for...
It’s that time of year when my dear cousin, Roger, aka Mr. Corn, and his wife Barb, come to Indiana for a visit. They now live in Florida, where sweet corn is not optimal. Nothing beats Midwestern corn in August. It is truly amazing. Even though it...
I find it fascinating when one single food, or in this case, an herb, can contribute so much to our health. Cilantro is one such herb. While it’s not one of my favorites, I’m trying to creatively sneak it into my life because of its benefits. By...
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day may inspire some baking… While preparations have begun for those going back to school, there’s still lots of summer to be enjoyed. I checked out the fun holidays happening this month, and many of them involve food. What a surprise. At any...
While many of us would like to add more vegetables to our diet, it can be challenging to come up with new ideas. Discovering main dishes that are vegetarian or vegan that taste good and are satisfying can seem impossible. I know because I’ve tried. Then there’s the...
These vegan tacos have a kick, so if you’re not a fan of spicy foods, cut back on the cayenne or omit. Serves 4 Ingredients 1 lb. mixed mushrooms (such as baby bella, chanterelle, oyster and/or crimini), coarsely chopped 2 Tbsp. avocado oil or extra virgin...
In an effort to help those who are allergic or choose not to eat chicken eggs, this blog’s for you. And if you love chicken eggs, biscuits and gravy, and Eggs Benedict, this blog’s for you. There’s something for everyone. Last week I visited a local eatery that...
For any of my new blog followers, cauliflower is one of the few vegetables that I’m not fond of. I’ve tried it all sorts of ways. Readers have sent me their very best recipes that make cauliflower “to die for,” convinced that theirs will be THE...
After rinsing the head of cauliflower, cut it into florets, remove the thick stem portions, and slice it very thin. Arrange in a single layer on a stone pan (or your favorite roasting pan), drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, add salt, pepper, and about...