Dear readers, it is good to be back with you again.  I am adjusting to the new quarters and and enjoying the extra space.   However, I do not want to go through the process of moving again for a long time.  The issues we have had are numerous, and I have been quite stressed out over the past [...]

 
This is the time of year when fresh berries of all sorts are in season and you can get lots of good deals.  Wondering what to do with all of those berries?  Here’s an easy dessert that doesn’t require any cooking (perfect on a hot day) and uses fresh, raw ingredients that are naturally sweet so [...]

Raw Coconut-Orange-Cacao Bars

Did I mention I was on a raw food kick lately?  I feel great - I’ve been juicing vegetables every day for the past couple of weeks and incorporating some sort of raw dish with every meal, including salads, raw nuts and seeds, fruits, fresh coconut smoothies, and delicious sauces made with figs, [...]

 
Did you know that wild rice is not actually rice at all, but it is a seed-bearing grass that grows in marshes and shallow waters in the Midwestern United States?  Despite its name and resemblance to traditional rice, it is not in the same family.  It is however very nutritious - high in protein, fiber, [...]