Summer is here, and it’s time to enjoy the outdoors, and therefore local Farmers Markets. I love to shop at Rutgers Gardens here in New Jersey. My favorite booths are the ones selling ‘Jersey Fresh’ produce, and I was pleasantly surprised to find Organic Arugula. The shelf life on fresh Arugula is maybe 1-2 days, ∞
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Vegan Italian Potato Salad
The party invites are rolling in; Graduations, Backyard Barbecues, Pool Parties, just to mention a few. After attending a few so far, I’m always inspired by the great foods and recipes used in summer favorites. It’s no secret, I love summer salads. Potato salad, coleslaw, and pasta salad are fantastic dishes set out for parties. ∞
Wild Caught Organic Shrimp with Farro and Quinoa
There are still a few remaining plants from ancient civilizations that we are enjoying today. Farro, Italian for “ancient wheat grain” has origins in Mesopotamia and hasn’t changed a bit in thousands of years. It is a healthy alternative to refined grains and is packed with healthy nutrition, 5 benefits of Farro Quinoa is technically also ∞
TBT Garden State Tomatoes
The shift in the season has started, ever so subtle. The sunsets are from a different angle, and daylight is getting a bit longer. I know winter is completely unpredictable, I have been a northeasterner all my life, but the daydreams of planting tomatoes and cucumbers have started. Some of the most tastiest 'Jersey' tomatoes are… Continue reading TBT Garden State Tomatoes
Organic Baby Arugula, Clementine, and Shaved Fennel Salad
Delicious and nutritious, the Clementine is seedless and easy to peel. When added into a salad, it turns a bland and often dreary green necessity into a sweet, perfect lunch or side salad. By using Organic Raw Unpasteurized Apple Cider Vinegar with "the Mother", I covertly added in the many benefitial compounds needed for immune… Continue reading Organic Baby Arugula, Clementine, and Shaved Fennel Salad
Beet Salad with Citrus Dressing
Usually we add Beets to our salad after they have been cooked or pickled. I have a recipe for Beet Salad that uses raw beets to retain more of their nutrients. If you like cole-slaw, this is the beet version using a citrus dressing. Just look at the powerhouse of nutrients in beets → 6 Health Benefits… Continue reading Beet Salad with Citrus Dressing
