Category Archives: Nutrition

The Succulent Strawberries of May

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  Savoring Home Grown Sweetness After the rush of imported strawberries in early May, the first locals (which appear from now into June) are to be treated like ephemeral treasures. Smaller and less showy than those super-sized California girls, the … Continue reading

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Purple Peruvian And Ozette Potatoes

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  Fabulous Flavor And Pecks/Pecs From Heritage Spuds I love potatoes. Potatoes get a bad reputation with dieters, but these humble tubers have been the backbone of many a cultural cuisine for millennia. Until we slather them with tasty fats, … Continue reading

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Treasures of Spring; Super Soup and Raw Asparagus

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  Cat On A Broccoli Spree A few days ago, I steamed some broccoli side shoots (the last from last fall’s plants!) and covered them in a dish on the counter. Later, I heard a little clunk and saw that … Continue reading

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Speedy Vegan Meals

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  When Time Is Short And Hunger Is Sharp As I mature (more or less), I’m realizing that what I eat when I am tired, hungry, and stressed can significantly help or seriously hinder me. For many years, my go-to … Continue reading

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