The Raw Truth + Almond Basil Pesto
It seems lately more and more, we’ve been hearing about raw foods. Which leads me to say, that adding more of them into your diet is absolutely a great way to boost your health. Incorporating raw foods into your everyday eating means focusing on fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and sprouts. With these foods as the foundation of your diet, you will have more energy, lose weight and feel fantastic, as they’re loaded with enzymes, vitamins, and nutrients.
Pan-Fried Falafel with Smokey Tahini Sauce
Falafel is scrumptious, flat out. But most are deep-fried. Here, I take falafel in a new, fresher, and lighter direction. The ingredients are all swiftly combined in a food processor and then lightly dusted with flour to pan fry in just a wipe of oil. Here, all the flavor comes from the herbs, aromatics, and seasonings — rather than the oil!
Ditch the Lawnmower and Get a Reel One
Nope, that’s not a typo. You may not be familiar with the term reel mower, but it’s the correct name for a self-propelled mower without a motor (gas, electric, or otherwise).
May in the Garden
In my garden, May just has to be the most beautiful month of the year. The trees finally get heir new leaves. Lilacs bloom mid-month along with most of the woodland native plants, such as trillium, Virginia bluebells and Jack-in-the-pulpit. Peonies and iris begin at the end of the month.
$1 Meal Plan: Breakfast #2
I wanted to talk cereal a little more before moving on. Pictured here is an .82 cent breakfast. First, let's talk portion size. While I don't think it's necessary every morning, I challenge you to pull out a measuring cup, read the label, and measure out a suggested serving of your favorite cereal (usually 3/4 to 1 cup, but it varies). Put this in your normal breakfast bowl and compare to what you normally pour out. Notice anything?
How to Make Tofu (or Soy Milk)
My friend Tom showed me how to make tofu and I must say, I couldn't believe how easy it was! Tofu is something we rarely buy because of its cost, but now that I know how to make it I feel more excited about eating it!
Orange Apricot Tea Buns (oil-free)
Tea buns were very traditional when I was growing up in Newfoundland. In fact, you can go to just about any grocery store – or maybe any house – and find fluffy raisin-studded tea buns.
