The *new* breakfast rule (+pumpkin pumpkin pumpkin granola)

You read that right. Not one but THREE pumpkins in this granola…if you count the pumpkin spice (which technically isn’t a pumpkin product, but it’s inherent to the spirit of any sweet pumpkin dish!).  Today I did a food demo/mini seminar at a...

Slow cooking for fast prep (+6 ways to use your crock pot!)

The beauty of bulk Bulk cooking (also known as batch processing or food prep) is the secret for almost all people I know who eat well and have mostly homemade food.  When I hear “I’m too busy to cook” – it’s usually the truth.  Most...

Winter squash: 7 unique & easy recipes

Fall has…fallen And alleluia!  As my first season working on a farm comes to a close, I can say from all of us outdoor laborers: PHEW!  We were so, so hot for so, so many days.  Winter squash is planted during high summer, mulched with hay to keep weeds down,...

School lunches made simple (+6 ways to use tortilla shells!)

August is upon us While the weather is still sweltering here in the mid-Atlantic, belying the fast-approaching new school year, it’s almost time to start thinking about getting those kiddos back to class fueled up with the nutrients they’ll need to...

Drink your veggies! (+matcha smoothie bowl)

This is a short and sweet post, with one request – always, always add veggies to your smoothies!  My go-to is dark leafy greens, like spinach and kale (I promise you won’t taste them if you add some sweet fruits like berries and banana!).  Add ins like...