Today is the first blog-iversary for Grow. Cook. Eat. Share. We’ve been pretty busy around here this past year. For those of you interested, here are some highlights from our family’s activities and experiences this year. Our Celebrations Our baby turned two this year. Which means I no longer have a baby. A stage in my life is over, and we are […]
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Today’s post comes from my friend Kara. In five short months, she has made huge steps toward eating and living healthier. I am inspired by her desire for growth in both her professional and personal life; I am blessed to call her a friend. Please enjoy her thoughts, as a busy working mother, on simple steps to eating healthier. […]
This recipe is another of my mom’s. She’s been cooking and baking gluten free for much longer than I have, and although I’m sure you could find a standard choux pastry recipe made in these proportions; she is the one in my world who pondered and then attempted creating a gluten free version. I grew up eating “cream puffs” a […]
I used to shop at an organic market in Vancouver called Caper’s. Along with lovely, seasonal produce and natural home and personal products, I would often pick up lunch from their loaded salad bar. Pickled beets, hard boiled eggs, shredded carrots, crumbled feta, nuts, seeds and so many greens… It was a compostable bowl of […]
So what is the Dirty Dozen? If you’ve never heard of this term before, you may be wondering what on earth the dirty dozen is! (And, no, it’s not referring to the movie, or the band!) The dirty dozen (plus) is actually a list of the twelve most toxic fruits and vegetables on the market. This list is compiled by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) for the benefit […]
I am not sure when or why the sprouts started talking about ‘Taco Tuesdays’ but it is no surprise that it has stuck around here, considering how much they all enjoy this meal. Ground beef is something I almost always have in the freezer so it’s a meal that doesn’t require a lot of thinking ahead. And while I […]
One of my goals for 2014 was to start making and eating fermented foods (and drinks), and I’ve done it! I have successfully brewed my first batch of kombucha tea. It all began several weeks ago when a very generous friend of a friend offered me a scoby from one of her batches of tea. I had been wanting […]
There are few things more frustrating to a parent than placing a bowl or plate of homemade food in front of your darling little preschoolers, only to have them take one look at it, and turn up their noses in disgust! (Actually, having them throw it on the floor in disgust is definitely more frustrating!!) On some days, it’s enough to bring a mommy to […]
I love the flavor of a classic Caesar salad. The bright flavors of lemon and garlic, wake up my taste buds, and I love the crisp crunch from the croutons. In this version, the Romaine is replaced with kale, and it adds a hearty bite to the salad. Full of vitamins C, K, and folate, kale is packed […]
I understand that avocados are not for everyone. Some people are disturbed by the slick texture, others by the earthy flavor. Knowing how much healthy omega-3 fat, fiber, and nutrients are in one unassuming avocado can be enough to change some peoples’ minds; others need a little persuading… like a burst of fresh lemon juice, or the savory bite of cilantro. On several […]
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