Did you know that you can cut and regrow green onions (scallions) to use over and over again? It’s so easy! Talk about savings- organic green onions aren’t inexpensive, so being able to double or triple your money is really awesome. Here’s how to do it: Buy organic green onions (or scallions) from your local
Side Dishes and Vegetables
Buttery Minted Peas
This is a super easy side dish that goes great with a variety of entrees, especially wild-caught sablefish (or other white fish). The butter makes the peas creamy and the mint brightens everything up. Best of all, it comes together in a snap and you can use either fresh or frozen organic peas. I keep
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Real Food Diet
A Guide to Choosing Healthy Vegetables
A Guide to Choosing Healthy Vegetables Vegetables should be organically or sustainably grown, grown locally whenever possible. Fresh and frozen vegetables should always be chosen before canned veggies. Canned vegetables should generally be avoided. Many nutrients are more available in cooked vegetables, like the lycopene in tomatoes, and cooking reduces oxalic acid, an anti-nutrient in
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Desserts, Sweets & Treats
A Guide to Choosing Healthy Fruit
A Guide to Choosing Healthy Fruits Fruits should be organically or sustainably grown, and choose locally grown whenever possible. Fresh and frozen fruits should always be chosen before canned fruit. Canned fruit should generally be avoided. Dried fruit can be purchased or made yourself in a dehydrator. When you purchase dried fruit (like raisins, cherries,