A Valentine’s Day Salad Worth Savoring This radicchio, beet, and white bean salad (with extra plant pigments, as you will see) embodies a plant-rich approach to nourishing our hearts in ways we might not think of for Valentine’s Day. The slightly bitter radicchio is rich in anthocyanins, jewel-toned beets are packed with betalains, and protein-rich […]

Antioxidant-rich Miso Mushroom Barley Veggie Soup I don’t often make a direct health inference from a recipe however Miso Mushroom Barley Veggie Soup is loaded with nutrients phytonutrients that support our immunity. I don’t have the same inner invitation to share this soup in the summer months, so when all the cruciferous veggies are here […]

Hearty Plant-Based Cauliflower Chanterelle Soup As the days shorten and the nights stretch their icy fingers, many of us find ourselves enveloped in winter’s crisp embrace. It’s a time when the world seems to slow down, inviting introspection and a gentle acknowledgment of our inner rhythms. It can feel heavy or cold inside of us […]

Seasonal Fruit: Eating for Vitality with Carotenoids Seasonal Fruit: Eating for Vitality with Carotenoids Ever find yourself puzzled over what fresh produce to pick and how to make the most of it? 🤔 While wandering through the central coast of California farmer’s market this week, I realized a common challenge many of us face: understanding […]