Roasted Balsamic Brussel Sprouts

Brussel sprouts are so underrated.  When they're roasted, and not old-fashioned boiled, they're absolutely amazing.  I've yet to find someone who's not a lover of brussel sprouts, deep down inside...when they're prepared right.

Braised Fennel with Mint

I'm absolutely obsessed with fennel right now!  The flavor is so fresh, and it is brimming with anti-oxidants that make it an extremely healthy addition to the menu.  

I love this recipe because it showcases a softer side to fennel.  The braising tones down the hints of licorice that fresh fennel has, and instead brings a soft rustic flavor.  

Organics on the Go!

I've got a little one at home, and having her eat plenty of healthy fruits and vegetables like the rest of the family is a huge priority.  And since her little body is so small and absorbing so much, we're extra careful about the quality of ingredients we use.  Little One eats organic as often as possible - homemade and without preservatives, dyes, or additives. 

My New Roots

Every once and awhile, you're cruising along in life and then the wind blows...a new view enters.  

That is what just happened to me with My New Roots - it shook up my world, in a good way.

Roasted Eggplant "Hummus" Dip

Eggplant is such a versatile vegetable that often gets overlooked.  When it is baked, it gets a wonderfully creamy flavor.  

This recipe for Roasted Eggplant "Hummus" is a variation on Baba Ganoush - a Middle Eastern eggplant dip.  It is delicious served with slices of crusty bread, Pita Chips, as a sandwich spread, or even mixed together with rice and vegetables.  

French Farmhouse Soup

Farmhouse Soup is a classic French blended soup that is overflowing with clean-eating goodness and healthy nutrients.  It is a warm, cozy bowl of satisfying vegetables.  

VB6: What is a Flexitarian Vegan?

"Oh! Are you a vegetarian?"  It is amazing how often I get asked this question at restaurants, and the answer is a simple "No".  I just really enjoy vegetables!  When did vegetables become exclusive to vegetarians?

Plant-based diets, filled with delicious vegetable dishes, are a great option and entirely accessible to everyone looking for a more sustainable lifestyle.

Brassicas: The world's healthiest vegetables

There is something so delightfully earthy about kale, spinach, brussel sprouts and the like.  After I eat them, I feel like my body is saying "Thank YOU, darling!" for the rest of the day. 

How to grow onions from kitchen scraps - in 3 easy steps!

I'm always trying to grow whatever happens to sprout in my kitchen.  Onions, until recently, had always been an enigma.  They grew green buds in my kitchen, but as soon as I put them in the garden they withered.

That was, until I learned the secret to growing fresh onions at home from kitchen scraps.

 What a breakthrough!

How to grow onions from kitchen scraps, in 3 easy steps:

Mushroom Quiche

Quiche is one of those quintessential French dishes that sounds intimidating, but in reality is so simaple to make.  

This recipe is for mushroom quiche - portabella mushrooms happened to be in abundance at the farmers market!  It's basically a twist on a more traditional Quiche Lorraine.

Oven Roasted Cauliflower

Cauliflower is one of those vegetables that always gets neglected at our house.  I enjoy buying it, always with lofty ideas, and then it sits in the refrigerator.  For some reason, cauliflower has a hard time making it from the farm to our table.  Which is why I'm thrilled with this absurdly simple, very delicious recipe.  

Should I use raised garden beds?

Raised beds look so pretty.  I'm addicted to pictures of raised garden beds (as my Pinterest boards attest).  

But when it comes to my vegetable plot, are they helpful?  Should I use them?