Figs are coming into season here in Southern California, and trees all over the neighborhood are absolutely loaded with them. Here are two fresh fig recipes to...
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Summer brings a bounty of garden-fresh produce, and one of the best ways to enjoy and preserve it is by pickling some of it.
Every year that I have had a garden, I have grown basil. Planted in February, my pretty, little basil babies become these 4-foot tall, woody trees that have to...
Today I weeded my very overgrown flower garden, and learned (the hard way) that stinging nettles are the most common weed there. But despite the fire in my...
The name kohlrabi comes from the German words kohl, meaning cabbage, and rabi, meaning turnip. Although these green bulbs look like they were dug up from the...
Late October to early November is the season for both persimmons and pomegranates, which we received in our CSA box this week. You can get them at most...
This sun dried tomato pesto recipe is vegan, Paleo and GAPS friendly, and a great way to preserve the tomato harvest.
This raw vegan chocolate mousse is not only delicious, but also nutritious. It's also Paleo and GAPS friendly. You'll like it better than the dairy version!
Sun-dried tomatoes are one of my favorite foods. I love their concentrated, sweet tomato-ness in just about everything, and will even eat them straight when...
Snap and snow peas are some of the delights of spring. Lovely raw or lightly sauteed, don’t miss adding some of these sweet babies to your menu plan...
Many experts now agree with the traditional wisdom that eating 50% or more of our foods in a raw or fermented state can foster optimal health and nutrition...
One of the easiest ways to preserve fresh fruit is to make it into fruit leather. This version has a nice tang and a healthy dose of probiotic bacteria.
Here in Southern California, land of amazing food, grown year-round, there is a fruit in season now called the cherimoya. Being an East Coast native, I had...
Coconut milk yogurt is a great choice for people allergic to or avoiding yogurt made from cow's milk or soy. Here's how to make it at home.
High in vitamins, minerals, and protein, sunflower seeds are little powerhouses of nutrition. They are also a great stand-in for nuts for those who are...
There is something about the New Year that has me in the mood for pickled beets. Now that they are in season, here is an easy, delicious recipe for them.
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