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Cappy’s Dry Rub is Just Right! Written by Gayle There’s something so tasty about grilling with fantastic seasonings.  Meats, vegetables, even fruits come alive with just the right punch of flavor.  But the seasoning aisle is often a maze of I-have-no-idea-what-to-get.  Never fear, here’s a great answer! Cappy’s Dry Rubs! Gene always loved to mix […]

Heavenly Taste in One Little Bowl! Written by Gayle Rapini, Raab, or Rabe…  Whatever you call it, it’s delicious. A relative of broccoli, (a green cruciferous vegetable), rapini resembles broccoli, but does not form large firm heads.  The buds, stems and leaves are edible, and delicious.  I love how it looks and tastes in a

Look at Some of the Great New Products! Written by Gayle Last week we attended the Natural Foods Trade Show, and it was huge!  So many great, creative companies with wonderful products and ideas!  Here is just a tiny sampling of the many, many products that we previewed for you!  Watch for some of these

This is the Perfect Pizza! Written by Gayle Pizza has long been a guilty pleasure.  But our version bans the guilt, and heaps on the health!  You’ll feel downright virtuous eating this nutrient-packed pie! Pesto and Roasted Veggie Gluten Free Pizza You’ll Need:  1/2 cup organic red, green and yellow pepper, sliced thin 1/2 cup

 Hello, Broccoleaf! Written by Gayle When I bike past the farmers’ fields, I love to see the abundance of beautiful produce. Many crops are packed into boxes right there in the fields.  The workers trim off the stems and leaves, and fill the crates.  The trimmed portion falls back to the ground, and is eventually

The USDA Chooses To Approve Genetically Modified Apples Written by Gayle These are gorgeous organic apples from Lassen’s! Last week the USDA approved a new Genetically Modified Apple to be grown and sold without further oversight.  They did not assess the potential consequences of human consumption.  They also did not require that the apples be

Greens are Not Just for Salad! Written by Gayle I am not a fan of bitter greens.  I think I have particularly acute taste buds, so I usually pick them out of my salads in restaurants.  But I do like the nutritional profile of greens, even the bitter ones.  Kale, collards, chard, dandelion–all are high

Mandalas with a Local Flair Written by Gayle What is a mandala, you may ask?  It comes from Buddhist and Hindu traditions and is a geometric figure that symbolizes the universe.  In addition, the figures are also used to represent virtues such as perfection, unity, completeness, balance, or eternity.  With its circle shape, it evokes

Heart-heathy and Anti-oxidant Rich! Written by Gayle Beets are one of those root vegetables that are absolutely packed with nutrition.  Low in calories, fat, and zero cholesterol.  B-3, B-5, B-6, iron, manganese, iron, copper, magnesium, potassium–all argue for including beets in your healthy lifestyle.  They have a terrific smooth taste on their own, but added

That Bears Repeating: Organic Matters! Written by Gayle There has been a lot of discussion about GMOs, Organic, Natural, Simple, Pure, and all of the other words surrounding food.  It can be pretty confusing and a bit frustrating.   One of the biggest factors pushing the frustration is that the FDA has declined to set

Tender Zucchini Without Any Heat! Written by Gayle Zucchini–Italian Squash–can be a little tricky.  It is so easy to overcook it no matter what method is used.  Steaming, stir-frying–all too often I end up with mush.  But I found a great way to soften the squash without the heat.  And for those who are eating

Meet an Author! Written by Gayle There are so many diets and ways of eating today, and sometimes it’s a bit overwhelming.  But never fear, there are resources to help clear away the clutter!  One growing segment in the nutritional world is veganism.  Vegans have taken vegetarianism (eating no meat, fish, or poultry) another step