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A Whole Foods Thanksgiving – Persimmon Cranberry Sauce

November 18, 2010

The responses to my post on Monday truly surprised me and I feel so thankful for the chance to “get to know” so many readers. The encouraging comments mean so much to me. Today I was reflecting on all you said and thought, “Oh, what can I give them next?” Of course, cake came to mind, but I had [...]

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A Whole Foods Thanksgiving – Green Beans with Brown Butter and Pepitas

November 12, 2010

The Thanksgiving table usually abounds with buttery breads, rich puddings, and sweet sides, so I think it’s important to add a little color with a few simple, fresh, easy to prepare vegetables. Two of the side dishes residing on our Thanksgiving menu this year fit the bill nicely: green beans

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A Whole Foods Thanksgiving – Caramelized Onion and Cornbread Stuffing

November 7, 2010

I’ve been serving this stuffing for several years now and it always draws high praise. I love it because it’s not too complicated but gives big flavor. Sweet caramelized onions, earthy sage, cornbread and butter, that’s basically it. You bake it until the top turns golden brown with crispy edges, then everyone asks for seconds. [...]

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A Whole Foods Thanksgiving – Cornbread

November 5, 2010

The holidays are swiftly approaching and we’re entering a time of indulgence. I enjoy cheating every once in a while, but I continually look for ways to eat well without sacrificing on health. This month, I’ll show you how to make some of your holiday favorites without the white sugar, white flour, preservatives, and colorings [...]

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Hashed Browns

August 24, 2010

The two questions I get asked the most are, “Why do you use so much fat in your recipes?” and “Can you give me new lunch ideas?” This week, I want to tackle both questions for you and today we’ll start with the question of fat. I rode the non-fat

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Tomato and Bacon Hash

August 9, 2010

This weekend Pete, the girls, and I enjoyed a morning in Santa Monica. We had a delightful breakfast at a local bakery then walked a few blocks to the farmers’ market. We weaved our way through the crowded street, visiting each booth and loading our bags with fresh produce. The girls continued their habit

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My Favorite Green Beans

August 2, 2010

Have you given much thought to the kind of salt you use? Salt may seem like an insignificant topic, but if you want to take steps toward a less-processed diet, it’s something to think about. Basic table salt is first processed at high temperatures, removing vital minerals from the salt, then it’s iodized,

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Sugar Snap Pea Salad

June 26, 2010

This week my husband and I are on vacation at Lake of the Ozarks. We made the scenic drive from California in 2 1/2 enjoyable days. The kids loaded into the car with an atlas, books, binoculars, and a camera. They took turns looking out the window with the binoculars and snapping pictures at anything

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Homemade Pickles and a Memorial Day Menu

May 24, 2010

Most of us will fire up the grill this weekend as we celebrate Memorial Day with friends and family. In case you’re hosting a get together and need a little inspiration, I’ve provided a fabulous, organic menu with some of my recipes from the last few months. You may note the addition of the

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Baked Garden Tomatoes with Cheese

May 11, 2010

Spring is finally here!  I’m a very happy girl seeing markets full of sweet berries, plump sugar snap peas, and the first ripe tomatoes.  I love exploring the market with my kids. They especially enjoy the free samples.  Last week, we met up with Molly and browsed the market together. It’s a blast

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