Back in April, we discussed many of the benefits of avoiding dairy products, both for personal health, environmental health, and ethical reasons. For many, cheese is the absolute hardest part of their old diet to give up. ​ That’s why this week, I’m sharing some of my favorite go-to’s for when I’m craving those familiar cheesy comfort foods of my childhood, proving that YES, YOU CAN RECOVER FROM YOUR CHEESE ADDICTION! (This, coming from a woman who used to be part of a cheese club in culinary school, worked at a small-scale fromagerie making artisanal cheeses as well as a gourmet cheese shop ..read more

At long last, the much-awaited warmer days are here, and with it a plethora of new spring produce to enjoy! It’s a great time to get in the kitchen. This week, please enjoy some of our top spring recipes, which our Organic Meal Delivery clients have been raving about. Mixed Greens with Strawberry Miso Dressing Pureed strawberries and miso make an unusual, slightly sweet dressing. Miso is made from fermented soybeans, and is a good source of probiotics. Serves 6-8 6-8 cups of mixed spring greens, washed and dried (We love all of the amazing sweet and spicy greens available at the D ..read more

With Mother’s Day coming up on May 14th, and having recently become a mother myself, I have been thinking a lot about how our parents affect our views on food. For women, these views often stem from our mothers. Have you ever stopped to think about where your current opinions about food come from?  Who or what affected your opinions about food from the time you were young? Have your influences changed since then? Perhaps you’ve known the old phrase “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” since your kindergarten days. Maybe more recently, you’ve found yourself perusing an article all abou ..read more

In honor of Earth Day (April 22), this month I am blogging all about how we can show a little care for this beautiful planet we live on, through our food choices. Be sure to check out last week’s post if you missed it, where we discussed the global impact that animal and dairy production have on our environment. Here are a few more ways that we can show our planet a little love through food choices: Buy local produce: enjoy produce that is in season in your area Eat fewer packaged food products Reduce food waste. Wasted food = wasted energy. These small steps are important and meaningful ..read more

In honor of Earth Day, which is coming up on April 22, we’re going to spend the next few weeks discussing ways in which we can show a little care for this beautiful planet we live on, through our food choices. Fortunately, one of the best ways to make an impact on our global food system is, in fact, a very straight-forward one: adopt a plant-based diet. Here is a great quote from one of my favorite forward-thinking organizations, The Plantrician Project: “The good news: The dietary lifestyle that’s the most health promoting and disease fighting is also what’s sustainable and enables us to f ..read more

With Easter coming up, we’re getting super excited for spring flavors like green peas, fresh asparagus, baby carrots, fresh herbs, and tender spring lettuces. As you know, we are big fans of the idea that even rich, decadent holiday meals can be made a little healthier through the use of quality ingredients and by making the effort to incorporate plenty of vegetables into the meal. While you likely have a few Easter family-favorites - cheesy potatoes, deviled eggs, glazed ham, to name a few - it’s never too late to introduce your family to some healthier new traditions to share the spotlight ..read more

There are many great reasons why you might find yourself avoiding dairy products: allergies, health concerns, or ethical reasons, to name a few. Luckily, there are plenty of excellent and delicious Plant-Based "milks" available at your grocery store. Through our Meal Delivery Service, we prepare food for many individuals with dietary restrictions, and this experience has taught us that certain varieties are better for certain applications. So, if you have ever found yourself staring at the many options lining the shelves of your supermarket and are confused about where to start, look no furt ..read more

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