Zucchini-blueberry bread
Have I warned you about planting mint in your garden? Â No? Â Ooops, sorry ’bout that. Â I know I have told several people to only plant mint in containers since its
Do-it-yourself almond milk — 3 versions
You saw from my Alternative Milk Guide that these non-dairy beverages are basically nuts/seeds/grains pureed with water and strained. Â Although Mr. Picky drinks raw milk regularly, the rest of us
Kale chips
My favorite line from “Modern Family” this season was when Mitchell returns from the farmer’s market and declares, “Did you hear? Â Kale is the new spinach?!” Â Damn right, it is.
Grilled corn and black bean salsa
I live in Southern California, where the seasons are like salsas, mild or hot. Â No one is complaining here. Â I love living in a place where the weather doesn’t pose
Cinnamon “nachos” with fresh fruit salsa recipe
It was tense around here on Super Bowl Sunday as my husband’s Steelers were getting walloped by the Packers. Â Nevermind that I had just laid out a fresh batch of
NOT microwave popcorn recipe
I use my microwave oven for two things, as a back-up timer and to disinfect my sponges. Â Killing anything alive is what a microwave does best, no? Â When people find
Almond butter and chia seed cookie recipe
Remember the commercials for Chia Pets, the clay animals with a green furry layer of sprouted chia seeds covering their bodies? Â Did your parents let you have one? Â I SO
Vegan chocolate chip oatmeal cookies recipe
A funny thing happens when people start cooking healthful food for family and friends. Â They feel the need to announce that fact to everyone before serving it. Â “Ok, guys. Â Wait
