Asian Kale Salad 1 bunch of kale (any kind), chopped fine 1 red pepper, sliced 3 scallions (green parts) or ½ red onion, chopped fine 2 Tablespoons toasted sesame oil 2 Tablespoons brown rice vinegar 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1. Put kale, pepper and onion/scallion in a large bowl and toss to mix. 2. Add.. read more →
Oh how I love Summer! Berries, cherries and such bounty. I often toss some berries and cherries along with soaked sunflower and pumpkin seeds and almonds into a bowl. Soaked nuts and seeds? Yes. Soaking nuts and seeds in water overnight with a few pinches of salt wakes them up and releases phytic acid- a.. read more →
It’s early December and the holiday buzz has begun. It seems that it’s all about spending, eating and drinking. Some of this can be really fun for some people and for many people it becomes totally overwhelming. How to find your balance in the midst of it all? How do you have fun and.. read more →
Holly’s Power Snacks- A Great Tasting Treat and Energy Booster that will satisfy a desire for sweet yet keep you off the blood sugar roller coaster Recipe makes 15-20 and they freeze well in ziplock bags Equipment: Large bowl, wooden spoon, plate, zip lock bags for storage *Use raw nuts and seeds, organic when possible*.. read more →
Lemony Chicken with Carrots, Collard Greens and Scallions Chef’s notes: The beauty of this recipe is variation. You can use any leafy greens or broccoli instead of collards, and you can use shrimp, tofu or meat instead of chicken. Enjoy! Ingredients 2 pounds chicken breast, sliced in strips 1 large bunch collard greens 3 carrots,.. read more →
I’m breaking all the rules. I’m eating Summer fruit on the last day of January. For weeks now the temps in the Hudson Valley and much of the Northeast have been in the single digits overnight and not much higher in the daytime. The sun is high at noon, then disappears a few hours later.. read more →
Here’s a great power dish as a side or main for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Ingredients 1 bunch of any kind of kale or collard greens, washed and sliced thin- use leaves and stems and separate them. 1 small onion, chopped 1-2 Tablespoons goji berries 2-3 Tablespoons sliced almonds or use whole almonds and chop.. read more →
Sauteed Greens with Raisins Fennel And Walnuts (as seen on Kingston Now with Jimmy Buff) Serves 2 as a meal, 4 as a side Ingredients 1 bunch of kale (any kind) chopped fine 1/8 Cup raisins, apples or pears 1/4 Cup toasted walnuts 1 Cup chicken or vegetable stock ½ Cup crumbled feta cheese (optional).. read more →
This is a simple banana bread recipe that I think you’ll love as much as I do. You can combine different sweeteners like coconut nectar and maple syrup, and also combine healthy fats like coconut oil and butter or use just one. You can add other surprises like chocolate chips or goji berries. Ingredients: 2.. read more →
Ingredients: 1 c. almonds, ground into coarse meal 1 c. sliced or coarsely chopped almonds 1 c. oat or spelt flour 1 c. rolled oats, ground into flour in your blender ¼ tsp. cinnamon ¼ tsp. salt ½ c. oil ½ c. maple syrup or coconut nectar 5 oz. chopped dark chocolate Combine ground and.. read more →