There is so much I love about warmer weather! The grill is just the best - You get to be outdoors while cooking! I like to keep the veggies as fresh and simple as possible . Head to the farmer’s market and buy every vegetable you can find. Kohlrabi Broccoli rabe Zucchini Eggplant Carrot Fennel Peppers Asparagus Beets Cauliflower Olive oil High mineral salt Slice the veggies so they are all about the same thickness. Toss them in the olive oil and salt mix. Lay them on a ho

When I was a little girl I used to have to make big balls of Lion s Head on the Lunar New Year. These were the size of baseballs and sat on a bed of cabbage. My father loved them! These remind me of family, love and possibility:)      1 c cooked adzuki beans, drained ·       1 cup cooked buckwheat groats ·       ¾ cup fermented beetroot, finely chopped ·       ¼ cup cashews, finely ground ·       ¼ cup walnuts, finely ground ·       2 tbsp ground flaxseed ·       2 tbsp

This is the time of year you will see the Delicata squash. I love to roast them with some delicious spices. You may choose to serve them atop a salad or bowl for a little winter sweetness. Great for the eyes, skin, heart, immunity and blood sugar management. 3 medium Delicata Squash 2 T olive oil 1 T muun chi Fermented Roots 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp paprika 1.     Slice 3 medium delicate squash lengthwise in half. Then ¼ inch thick crescents. 2.     Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

This is a recipe I use when life gets wacky and I know I’ve been eating food that is typically out of bounds for me - when I choose to be social and not strict. It’s a quick dish that my body craves. I almost always have a head of broccoli in my fridge and I always have muun chi Fermented roots. 2 c chopped broccoli including the tender part of the stalk, sliced or diced as you prefer 1 T coconut oil or avocado oil 2 c white navy bean cooked 1/2 c tahini 2 T muun chi Fer

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

The watermelon this season has been super sweet. I decided to make a salad using this wonderful nutritious fruit. I added some crunch...

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...