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What to Buy at the Grocery Store When it Feels Like There is Nothing Left to Buy

What to Buy at the Grocery Store When it Feels Like There is Nothing Left to Buy

Pics provided by Heather Dettmann at a Trader Joes in Denver, CO Well the current grocery store situation reminds me of the South when there's about to be a snow storm - no eggs, bread, or milk. Except now there's also no meat, barely any produce, limited canned items, and the frozen foods aisle is [...]

Mushroom Farro w/ Roasted Cauliflower & Caper Lemon Sauce

Mushroom Farro w/ Roasted Cauliflower & Caper Lemon Sauce

A super rich vegetarian meal that is full of fiber and all the great micro-nutrients that grains and veggies provide. Can be made vegan if desired by leaving out the cheese. Sauteed chicken would also pair great with this dish if needed to satisfy a meat-eater-at-every-meal's needs. While it looks like a long drawn out [...]

Milk has been a big part of the American diet for a very long time but with over 50 million Americans having milk allergies or sensitivities and numerous negative environmental effects, maybe it’s time to make the switch. With so many choices out there, which milk alternative is best for you and best for the [...]

Recipe for Vegetarian Peanut Asian Rice Noodle Stir Fry

Recipe for Vegetarian Peanut Asian Rice Noodle Stir Fry

Ingredients 1 medium Sweet Potato4 Carrots1 small Onion 1 Pepper (orange, yellow, red or a mixture)1 1/2 c. shredded Red or Green cabbage (or both)1 tbsp. avocado or olive oil1 package brown rice noodles Sauce 1/4 c. Peanut butter (all natural, please)3 tbsp. Soy Sauce2-3 dashes Fish sauce (optional)1 tbsp. Rice Vinegar3-4 dashes Sesame oil1 [...]

Smooooothies!

Smooooothies!

Smoothies are the only way I can get in all of my fruits and veggies in a day, especially during Fall, Winter, and Spring, so basically 3/4ths of the year...  Thankfully, frozen fruits and veggies are picked and quickly frozen at their peak so we are getting all the benefits without worrying about them being in season [...]