Farmers Markets are in full bloom and more seasonal foods are starting to pop up on the grocery shelves. I got an awesome deal on organic raspberries so I bought a ton and froze them by spreading them out on a cookie sheet and then transferring to a large container. I’ve been stocking up on […]
Author Archives: The GreeneBerger
Mint Chocolate Black Bean Brownies
This is one of our new favorite recipes! It took a few attempts to perfect but by now I’ve had plenty of practice making them. My husband requests these weekly…no, really, he’s getting quite spoiled. The brownies are not only gluten-free, but also grain free. They are made with real, simple ingredients, and the secret […]
Urban Gardening: Growing Food in Unlikely Places
I have a theory: If people would scrap the “manicured lawn” idea and insert a giant garden and potentially a chicken coop, they could grow enough food for their family. People have land but culture has decided it should be full of grass and fertilizers rather than grazing animals and vegetables. We have been growing our […]
Zucchini Lasagna Bake
Sometimes you just want to make an absolutely delicious meal. It may take a little extra effort, but its taste will compensate for that. You know the dishes I’m talking about, the ones that remind you of home, make you feel good inside, the ones you cannot wait to serve to others…or just hoard for yourself 😉 This […]
Twice-Baked Mediterranean Stuffed Squash
Okay so we are seriously obsessed with this recipe. Official dinner staple. Wondering how to prepare those winter squashes? Why I love this Recipe: First, any dish that’s loaded with veggies I feel great about eating, especially when you don’t even realize they are there! Second, it makes wonderful leftovers for a quick lunch the […]
Very Veggie Chili
Here’s a healthy and savory chili recipe that will keep you nourished during the upcoming winter…err…spring storm. I cooked up a batch this afternoon that we’ll have for the week. I also froze some for when we need a quick meal, now that’s my kind of frozen dinner! This chili is loaded with veggies […]
“Let them Eat Fat!” Wisdom from an Un-Tainted Generation
This past weekend we visited my grandpa in Michigan. Each morning the Wall Street Journal is perched on his doorstep and he has it read by early-afternoon. He noted an article that he thought I may be interested in, titled, “Let them Eat Fat”. You see, the previous night we settled in after dinner and talked […]
The Many Healthy Uses for Coconut Oil
You may on occasion (or often) feel as if mounting tasks are sucking you into a black hole of stress. Stress is one component of health that everyone wants to gloss over and pretend doesn’t exist. As a result, if often ends up taking control of our life and well-being. I’ve found the best way […]
Make-Ahead Healthy and Veggie-ful Breakfasts!
Looking for some easy and delicious ways to get more veggies and nutrients and less starch into your morning routine? Then check out two of my favorite In our culture today, if it has lots of grain and sugar, it’s considered a breakfast food! But honestly, since when did putting a hole in a hunk of […]
Homemade Bone Broth Vegetable Soup
Before you reach for a can of Campbell’s soup to combat your winter ailments, let’s take a closer look at some of the ingredients and start defining what “soup” should actually look like and why it is beneficial to preventing and healing the flu! Sorry to dash your fond childhood memories, but a look at […]
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