This simple pea soup has just 4 ingredients. It’s the perfect spring evening appetizer. Welcome Spring Hurray! Spring is finally here. At least technically speaking it is–outside we still have a snow-covered yard and more snow is expected tonight. But sometimes it’s mind over matter, and it actually does feel like spring to me. The […]
Help support your immune system and stay healthier with these food and lifestyle tips.Let’s face it, when and how we get sick is often out of our control. There are germs everywhere (did you ever take microbiology?), especially this time of year. And for parents with young kids, it can be incredibly challenging to stay […]
Go ahead, have a cup of hot cocoa. Real cocoa is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients that are good for the whole family. Cocoa, A Health Food Did you know that hot cocoa is not only delicious, it’s also nutritious? Of course, I am talking real cocoa, not the kind that you […]
Did you have your kimchi today? These days there is a lot of buzz around eating fermented foods. So what is all the hype? What are fermented foods and why are they so beneficial? Fermentation is a metabolic process in which bacteria or yeast break down a carbohydrate (or sugar) and turn it into a […]
This simple lentil soup is a classic that should be in everyone’s repertoire. Keep the ingredients on hand and be ready for a hearty vegetarian meal anytime! It is another wintery day here in New England. Here in the Boston area, we got over 40 inches of snow in the past week! And it is […]