I am moving this week to a new house and for the first time in a long time, I will have an easily accessible yard. One of the first things I did when we took possession of the house was to plant some raspberry bushes. I love raspberries not just for their amazing flavor but […]
Focus on Cinnamon
In many homes, cinnamon is probably one of the most well know and well used spices in our spice rack. In the US, most of us associate cinnamon with treats like pancakes and cookies. However, in other country cinnamon enjoys a place in both sweet and savory dishes. While cinnamon is amazingly tasty, the good […]
Focus on Pomegranate
This morning I woke up in Black Butte to a couple of inches of snow on the ground. It was a beautiful winter wonderland! To fuel our morning walk, we had a bowl of piping hot oatmeal studded with pecans, walnuts, apples and pomegranate seeds. It was so yummy and satisfying. The pomegranate seeds offered […]
Focus on Flax
Flax seeds are tiny, brown seeds that are the richest sources of a plant-based healthy omega-3 fatty acids, called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) in the world. The ALA in flax can help protect the lining of the digestive tract and maintain GI health by reducing gut inflammation. This versatile seed is used in baking, for feeding chickens […]
Berry Bonanza
Summer is definitely quickly approaching in the Northwest and the Farmer’s Markets will be loaded with berries. Right now, you can fill your fridge with raspberries, blueberries and strawberries and blackberries are just around the corner. Why is this such good news for those of us interested in our health? Because these four berries […]
Focus on Strawberries
I love this time of year for all the bright red, juiciness that is strawberry season. It makes me happy to see these nutritional powerhouses return to the grocery store shelves. Not only do I love the taste of strawberries but I love all health benefits they provide. Strawberries are low in calories (only 54 […]
