Thanksgiving would not be the same without green beans.  I must admit, my family only knew American string beans m out of a can.  We would take the can of green beans and add a can of Campbells cream of mushroom soup, some milk and then work then top it with crunchy onions from a can. Things have changed now.  This Sunday, the farmers market had the most brilliant green beans. Here is the dish I now make for Thanksgiving. 1 lb string beans, ends removed 1 T avocado oil ½ c ch

There are so many wonderful dishes to prepare for this tradition to express our gratitude for so many wonders in life!  One of my favorite memories was making mashed potatoes.  Our culture didn’t use potatoes, in fact, the only time I ate this yummy root vegetable was at Thanksgiving when we would pour out flakes from a box and add water. The kids always got to do this dish because it was easy and we were good at reading the directions on the box.  After we made this mush we

This is a recipe that is super easy to make and fall in love with. It begins with roasted cauliflower and then it’s mixed with a simple sauce that brings out flavors of fall. Great for the skin, gut, heart, eyes and immunity. Mix in a blender ½ c muun chi Lemon Chia Pudding 2 tsp capers 2 tsp muun chi Fermented Roots 1 shallot 1 hachiya persimmon, ripe and mushy Parsley 2 T muun chi Power Crunch Chop the cauliflower into bite sized pieces. Coat in avocado or coconut oil with

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The sun is out and we gotta eat the mangoes while they are still around! This is a fun salsa salad you can serve as a salsa or as the...

Out muun chi friend, Jen, recenty shared the recipe for her delicious fried rice. A couple of months age, she had brought this yummy...

Who doesn’t love a crispy potato… especially one that’s good for your microbiome!? Our muun chi friend, Maryann, reminded me of this fun...

I took off the afternoon to catch some sun and hit some golf balls - what a treat! I finished the day with a cauliflower flatbread topped...

Time with family and food is how I love to spend the holidays. The preparation is a group effort which means all the children are...

This is a fun dish for the holiday table. It highlights the beautiful, incredibly nutritious root vegetable. Its naturally sweet profile...

I love combining simple ingredients and staying as true to their flavors as possible. Here’s a dish that looks fancy but is super easy...

When it’s hot outside, you want something cold. Instead of reaching for a dairy ice cream, I returned to my childhood days when my mom...

I love summer!!! Fresh stone fruit are available at every farmers market. - the smell and the taste of summer all in a tiny fruit I’m in...

If you’re looking for something quick and easy to make, try this simple side dish that is sure to bring smiles. Preheat oven to 425...

As spring is in the air, so too is Easter's and Passover. I love the way both are filled with family, friends and food! I'll be sharing...

Happy new year everyone!! Today is also the last day of Kwanzaa. I decided to make a wonderful dish I shared with a friend the other...