Life with our Tower Gardens (part 2)
In the last two years my husband Doug, my two daughters, and I have embraced growing as much of our own food as possible. This is the story of how…
Book Review: Disconnect
Nearly everyone I know relies on their cell phones for near-constant, plugged-in communication. Whether we’re texting, talking, snapping and posting pictures, or watching movies, our wireless devices are an integral…
Recipe: Garlic Lemon Quinoa Salad
I love the cookbook Feeding the Whole Family, by Cynthia Lair. It’s self-styled as a reference for feeding babies, young, children, and their parents, but this is a fabulous whole-food…
August, 2013
Happy August! Here in the Pacific Northwest we’re in the thick of summer, and finally enjoying some hot weather. Fall will be here before I know it though, and while…
Life with our Tower Gardens: Mitra and Doug talk about farming (part 1)
In the last two years my husband Doug, my two daughters, and I have embraced growing as much of our own food as possible. This is the story of how…
July, 2013
Happy July! If you find yourself craving cold, sweet treats during the hot months, here’s an absurdly easy summer sorbet recipe that you can make in minutes using a Vitamix…
Recipe: Pineapple Sorbet
This easy, refreshing frozen treat is adapted from a recipe by Vitamix*. You can use any frozen fruit, or combination of fruits, and add more or less juice to achieve…
Produce Doesn’t Poop
Earlier this month I was less than amused when the headlines reported data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention implicating leafy greens, potatoes, tomatoes, sprouts, and berries as…
Recipe: Sicilian Style Broccoli
This quick-and-easy recipe is adapted from the fabulous cookbook The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen. It can be served warm or chilled, and is equally delicious both ways. Makes 4 to 6…
June, 2013
Greetings, and welcome to Summer! We still have a few spots available at our Women’s Beauty and Rejuvenation Retreat, which will be held August 4th – 11th, at our peaceful…