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How Much Should I Eat?

How Much Should I Eat?

How Much Should I Eat?  In a way, that's a pretty crazy question.  As a species, our #1 job lies in eating to continue our existence.  So shouldn't we have some kind of instinctual knowledge about the best amount to eat for our continued survival?  Observing the wild...

Recipe:  Bubble and Squeak

Recipe: Bubble and Squeak

Bubble and Squeak is one of those recipes that has been around forever.  Who knows how it came to be named so uniquely!  Put your guess in the comments.  The starting recipe for this dish is from the eastern plains of Colorado and is at least 50 years old.  My...

Who’s Behind Those Vegetables in the Produce Aisle

Who’s Behind Those Vegetables in the Produce Aisle

I was humbled by appreciation today.  My CSA farm couldn't find enough workers to keep up with the harvest so a number of members volunteered to help pick cucumbers and garlic.  Kneel down, bend over, lift, squat, lift, then repeat, again and again.  We kept up with...

Recipe:  Beet Greens and Lentils 2 Ways–Simple and Super Simple

Recipe: Beet Greens and Lentils 2 Ways–Simple and Super Simple

  Here in Colorado, beets have arrived at farmers' markets and their tasty tops along with them. Later in the summer, you may find only the beets, so this is the time to enjoy the mild-tasting greens. Unlike some of the sturdier greens like kale and collards,...

Stress-Reducing Strategies for Time-Crunched Mealtimes

Stress-Reducing Strategies for Time-Crunched Mealtimes

  At one of my recent meal planning workshops, one participant explained the nasty time crunch she faced. While the specifics might vary, most of us have likely experienced similar crunches--maybe often! Carolyn's looked like this: Our workshop ran until 8:30 on...

Healthy Eating:  Afraid of Giving Up Your Food Favorites?

Healthy Eating: Afraid of Giving Up Your Food Favorites?

Isn't it crazy that food can cause actual fear? Yet for many of us, the thought of "health-ifying" our diet does indeed cause at least an undercurrent of consternation, anxiousness, maybe despair. But what if it isn't just about the food . . . and what if there's an...

Recipe: Build Your Own Mexican Salad + A Yummy Mexican Dressing

Recipe: Build Your Own Mexican Salad + A Yummy Mexican Dressing

  In the last post I tackled the question "Does Eating Lots of Salads = Being a Healthy Eater?" The answer is "Of course!" but only IF you weave a lot of diversity into into your salads. That's why the next post shared "3 Diet Diversity Salads." Since then, I've...

3 Steps to the Art of Throwing Together Good Meals

3 Steps to the Art of Throwing Together Good Meals

Did you know there are people "out there" who pull good meals together, day after day, no big deal.  You may be one of them, but if not, would you like to be? Take my CSA* for instance.  A couple days ago, one member posted a Facebook query about how to use the beets...

Bad Food Friends

Bad Food Friends

  Ever been in a toxic relationship? Maybe with a boss, friend, family member, spouse? Hopefully, you've also experienced the relief of getting out of that relationship. And once out, you probably wondered why in the world you put up with it to begin with! But...

Recipe and Cooking Class Video:  Simple Chocolate-Strawberry Dessert

Recipe and Cooking Class Video: Simple Chocolate-Strawberry Dessert

I'm excitedly getting ready for this year's Summer Camp.  I pulled together class outlines last week and am deciding now what vegetable-rich recipes we'll be making. Summer Camp for Big People August 6 to 10 Morning Session, 9:00 to 1:00 (live) Afternoon Session, 5:00...

Recipe:  What to Do with Leftover Millet

Recipe: What to Do with Leftover Millet

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