Posts Tagged "fresh"

Power-Packed Winter Kale

As the chill of winter begins to settle in, our selection of local seasonal produce has vastly dwindled, which means time to try something new!  When it comes to choosing veggies that are power-packed with nutrients, few foods can top the organic, winter-hearty kale that’s just now in season.

 

Home-Made Minty Hummus

Made-from-scratch hummus is easy to prepare, delicious and far lower in fat content than most packaged versions you’ll find at the store.  I love using bulk dried garbanzo beans for this recipe.  They’re less expensive and are free from the toxin bisphenol A (BPA) found in canned foods.

 

Fresh Peach Salsa

With fresh peaches abound this time of year, why keep them for dessert? This delectable salsa makes a light and zesty accompaniment to grilled fish and vegetables.  Delicious with corn chips, or try it on homemade tacos for an easy summer meal.

 

August is Farmer’s Market Month – Abbondanza!

Jill and I never cease to be amazed by the bounty of freshly grown food available where we live.  Santa Cruz County has farmer’s markets galore, 6 to be exact!  It’s made me a bit of a maven.  I’ve now added a Wednesday stop to my normal Saturday Morning routine.  Once you go local, it’s Read more…