Adaptogens, or adaptogenic substances, decrease our sensitivity to stress. Our adrenal system often gets overtaxed by common life events: getting married, increased job responsibilities, buying a house, social pressure and for some athletes, overtraining for an event. Adaptogens are not…
The World’s Simplest Thin Crust Pizza
Are you craving pizza but trying to find a healthier option? Try this super simple, (and fast!) thin crust pizza, using sprouted grain tortillas and whatever toppings you like! This simple pizza recipe is also a great way to get…
Throwing a Holiday Party? Try This Glühwein Cocktail Recipe
If you’ve ever visited Northern Europe during the winter months, you might recall the intoxicating aroma (and maybe the intoxicating effect) of warmed red wine with spices, in Germany known as “Glühwein.” Below is our version of this classic Glühwein…
Winter Dessert: Maple Ice Cream with Spiced Cranberry Sauce
On a recent trip to Germany, I was amazed to see locals enjoying ice cream even amidst freezing temperatures. For me, frozen desserts are relegated to warm weather treats when they can be refreshing in addition to satisfying my sweet…
Vegan Holiday Entree with Only 5 Ingredients
Just how creative can you get with 5 ingredients or less? VERY when one of your ingredients is a pre-made spice blend. Here is our Fall Holiday Entree with 5 Ingredients or Less: Shiitake & Wild Rice Stuffed Squash with Pomegranate…
Winter Pears for Every Meal
Many exciting different produce items are ready for good winter eating: sweet potatoes, navel oranges, Satsuma mandarins, the selection goes on and on. Something that you don’t want to overlook is the selection of winter pears. Yes, you’ve seen organic…
Simple Coconut Delicata Squash Chips
Not sure what to do with your abundance of squash? These Delicata squash chips are healthy, flavorful and delicious – not to mention super easy to make! Oven-Baked Coconut Delicata Squash Chips Ingredients 3 delicata squash, halved, seeded, and cut…
An Easy Way to Eat More Veggies: Vegetable Cashew Stir-Fry
If you are a regular listener to the What’s in Season segment of our show, you more than likely have heard Earl Herrick and I talking about transition times in your produce department. April and May are those “in between” months where local…
Grilled Summer Squash with Farro Salad
Grilled Summer squash is an easy way to use up your seasonal garden offerings and farro adds protein and fiber to this summer-filled salad! Grilled Summer Squash with Farro & Greens Ingredients 1 10oz package of organicgirl 50/50! salad mix…
Herbal Sun Tea: A Taste of Summer Sunshine
My first memories of Iced Tea in the Summer were of brewing this beautiful amber elixir in large glass carafes with my mother. Always the elegant and creative teacher, my mother had a multi-gallon dispenser specifically for herbal sun tea…
When it Comes to Energy Bars…Which Bar is Best?
I consult with a lot of athletes, and a question I often get asked is…
