Butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, pomegranate, and mint salad
It's a great time of year for a hearty salad — like this one with roasted vegetables. Easy to make and a pleasure to eat. It's also good for you.
Farro Grain Bowl from Union Kitchen
Lots of people are looking for healthy recipes these days. So am I. That's why I'm teaming up with Avery Richter, Executive Chef at the Black Tie Company to share some good recipes — good for you and good-tasting, too.
A recipe for Triple Triple Brittle
Looking for a quick and easy dessert that satisfies a sweet tooth but might be a healthier choice than say, those fudgy brownies you love so much? Try this recipe. Simple enough that it could be whipped up by a pre-schooler.
Plenty of good medicine in a fiber-rich quinoa bowl
Feeling a little constipated? Eat more fiber! Actually, there are several reasons why you should add fiber to your diet. Learn more and get a delicious fiber-rich recipe.
Food is Medicine
What we eat and drink can have a huge impact on our health. If you're trying to improve your diet, these recipes may help get you on your way.
Maple syrup, good in so many ways!
In the Spring a young man's fancy may lightly turn to thoughts of love, but it's also the season when many of us are fancying maple syrup. Especially here in New England. Maine Maple Sunday is always the fourth Sunday in March. Just around the corner!
A Hanukkah recipe for potato latkes from Ten Apple Farm
Potato latkes are a staple at Hanukkah celebrations and we've got a delicious, easy-to-make recipe from Maine author and goat farmer Margaret Hathaway.
Citrus Spinach Salad
I have a recipe for you that is delicious and healthy, along with good things to know about a Mediterranean diet AND what I learned about pomegranates.
For the love of Brussels sprouts
Guess what vegetable is almost always found on lists of "most-hated vegetables?" Brussels sprouts! (Turnips also tend to make the list.) They used to be one of my least favorite vegetables. Not anymore. How you cook them is the key and I've got a recipe for you.
Eat your carrots
Found a bag of carrots on our porch last night. Straight from a friend's garden. Guess what we had for dinner?
Chicken soup for the flu
Chicken soup is the ultimate comfort food and many people swear that it also has healing qualities. Since it's flu season in Maine, let's make some chicken soup or if you're at my house, you'll get chicken lemon soup. Good for what ails you.
My husband’s free-range applesauce and other apple recipes
Got armfuls of apples to eat? Looking for some new recipes? We've got a few. Enjoy!
Honey apple torte
This honey apple torte recipe always gets high marks in my family. Technically, it's a dessert but I confess, I've been known to have a slice for breakfast.
Where you can pick apples in Maine
A list of some Maine orchards that let you pick your own apples. It's a great way to spend a late summer/early fall afternoon.
Hot vegan options for Portland school lunches
When you're a vegan and your school doesn't serve anything vegan for lunch, it can make you feel pretty left out. But now vegan is on the menu for students in Portland, Maine's elementary schools. That's good news for a lot of kids and parents.
Garden-fresh recipes for tomatoes and zucchini
Why is it that when you plant your tomatoes and zucchini it doesn't seem like that much and when it's time to start picking there's more than you ever imagined? We've come to your rescue with lots of recipes and a few tips.
Protect your drinking water
There are two primary ways the medications you take can get into the environment and your drinking water. Learn what they are and what you need to do right now to make sure your water is safe to drink.
Easy blueberry recipes
Blueberries. What isn't there to appreciate about blueberries? They're delicious, easy to eat, full of nutrition, and beautiful to behold. AND there's so much you can do with them — here are a few recipes.
Where you can pick blueberries in Maine
If you want to go blueberry picking in Maine this summer, you're in luck. Check out the 2019 Catching Health list of where you can pick blueberries in Maine. It would be a fun thing to do with your kids or grandkids!
Simple food safety tips for outdoor cooking
It never hurts to be reminded about the safe handling of food. Especially when it's summer and you're cooking outside.
Let’s make some peanut butter cookies together
Join me in the kitchen as I make a batch of vegan peanut butter cookies with a young, but talented baker. We'll share the recipe with you.
Where you can pick strawberries in Maine
What's more delicious than freshly picked strawberries? Here's the 2019 Catching Health list of where you can pick strawberries in Maine.
Jackie’s easy tips for cutting carrots
Eat your carrots, they're good for you! What my mother always told me and it's true. I bought a bunch of lovely heirloom carrots and asked Jackie Conn to give us a quick carrot cutting demonstration.
Easy ways to add a healthy new vegetable — seaweed — to your diet
Why add seaweed to your diet? It's loaded with nutrients. And don't turn up your nose if you've never tried it. Check out these great tips and recipes. One more thing, help celebrate Seaweed Week!
Recipes for your senses
Sights and tastes to behold. Sharing some highlights from a recent vacation with friends.
How to open and eat an avocado
Avocados are so good for you. Did you know that? Find out why and also get some tips on choosing and opening an avocado. Oh, and did I mention recipes, too?
A recipe for Popeye’s Mac and Cheese compliments of Wayside Food Programs
Wayside Food Programs provides delicious healthy food to Maine people in need. They shared a favorite comfort food recipe — mac and cheese with a healthy twist.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Wondering what to give your sweetie or yourself for Valentine's Day? (I'm a big believer in giving yourself presents.) Make your gift a little more special by making it yourself. Here are two ideas.
The humble potato
Potatoes are comfort food for me, especially when they're baked or mashed or fried (the way my mother used to). Did you know they're also nutritious? Get the lowdown and some great cooking tips that don't include deep frying or lots of butter and sour cream.
It’s winter but you don’t have to miss out on the goodness of fresh vegetables
Yes, winter is here and if you're craving some fresh vegetables, read what registered dietitian Dave Seddon has to offer.
Endive with Green Pea Hummus
Looking for an easy holiday appetizer recipe? Here's a good one from chef Annie Mahle.