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Mayan Lima Beans with toasted pumpkin seeds

Mayan Style Lima Beans

Lima beans are one of the most polarizing beans and foods out there. However, we don’t understand all the lima bean hate. Do you turn up your nose at lima beans? They’re one of the mildest…

vegan gluten free pistachio cookies

Guest Recipe – Gluten-Free Pistachio Chocolate Cookies

We present for your culinary pleasure a plant-based recipe from Ashley, a talented local home cook and baker. Ashley began experimenting with veganism after struggling with eczema. Finding success with her new diet, Ashley started challenging…

Crispy and crunchy chicken tostadas

Zingy Chicken Tostadas

Who doesn’t love an opportunity for a themed dinner?! These zingy chicken tostadas make a mean main course for your Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Crisp-ify your tortillas in the oven and add a mountain of toppings.…

seasonal allergies can be trick, but certain foods can help

Foods to Fight Seasonal Allergies

Springtime is here at last, and the whole world is in bloom. Beautiful flowers are springing up everywhere. The trees are lush and verdant. Birds are singing and you may see some rabbits in your lawn. …

keto friendly snacks

Keto-Friendly Snacks

The keto diet is a popular way to lose body fat while retaining muscle. It involves limiting the amount of carbohydrates one eats a day. A person practicing keto might only eat 40-50 grams of carbs…

organically-grown produce

The Dirty Dozen List: Why Organically-Grown Produce Matters

The pesticide watchdog organization EGW, or Environmental Working Group, recently released their annual “dirty dozen” list. The list categorizes the conventionally-grown produce found to have the highest levels of pesticide contamination. Topping the list this year…

citrus coconut pie

Zingy Citrus Coconut Pie

Is there anything better than biting into the cold, custardy filling of a slice of key-lime pie? It’s a classic American dessert that never fails to satisfy. Try this fresh take on an old favorite; citrus…

Cauliflower Dauphinoise is an excellent addition to any cooking repetoire

Cheesy Cauliflower Dauphinoise

This comforting, delightfully cheesy dish is perfect for relaxing evenings or dinner parties alike. Though based on the traditional French Gratin de Pommes au Terre, Cauliflower dauphinoise is lighter in calories and carbs. Cook up this hearty-but-relaxed…

Homemade bubble tea

Homemade Bubble Tea

Bubble tea, or boba as it is sometimes called, is a unique and refreshing beverage. It originated in Taiwanese tea shops, which combined traditional milk tea with shaved ice and tapioca pearls. The result is half drink,…

DIY charcuterie board

DIY Charcuterie Boards

Charcuterie is all the rage – it’s a sophisticated French snack dominating headlines and food blogs worldwide. It’s not hard to see why; it looks glamorous, tastes great, and it’s fun to eat. A DIY charcuterie…