Year: 2017
Apple Pear Cranberry Crisp
Dec 2017

“I love pies but don’t have the patience to deal with making crust. Around holidays, this is my go-to kind of fruit dessert.”

Dec
2017
Nov 2017

Charles P. | Produce, Bulk & Grocery Departments.  “Honey, you should really try and spice it up, try Cinna Honey!”

Nov
2017
4 skeletons playing musical instruments
Nov 2017

Let’s talk about everything that isn’t calcium — magnesium, vitamin K2, strontium, and more.

Nov
2017
Fenel, Lemon & Olive Oil
Nov 2017

A complex and inviting flavor profile from the fennel, lemon, olive oil & cumin. Vegetarian protein from the quinoa. Easy to make, too. It doesn’t hurt that fennel aids digestion.

Nov
2017
cassoulet
Oct 2017

Cassoulet, the classic French white bean and meats stew, typically cooks long and slow. This is a speedier version of the traditional recipe with chicken, sausage and beans.

Oct
2017
A historical image of skeletons
Oct 2017

Natural medicine has a lot to offer for bone health. But calcium is not the answer. Calcium management is.

Oct
2017
Eggplant Lasagna
Sep 2017

The gooey lusciousness of lasagna, without the pasta. Instead, we layer eggplant, kale… and a generous helping of four different cheeses!

Sep
2017
Chaste Tree (Vitex) plants
Aug 2017

PMS is real. You can do something about it. We talk about Western and Chinese herbal medicine, vitamins and minerals, progesterone cream, and more.

Aug
2017
hibiscus lemonade
Jul 2017

100% natural, bright pink refreshment, only 10 calories per glass. Plus, hibiscus helps manage blood pressure. So, let the summertime relaxation commence!

Jul
2017
First Aid kit
Jul 2017

In which we answer the eternal question: heat or ice? And then go on to talk about herbs for sprains, bruises, poison ivy, sunburn, and whatever else just whacked you on the forehead.

Jul
2017
Jun 2017

“I tend to chose Jason’s…  rather know that my tooth paste doesn’t contain neurotoxins!” – Paul

Jun
2017
Jun 2017

Motto Matcha Tea is the Motto, and I like it mucho! Created by our neighbors in Boston, Motto Matcha naturally rejuvenates and refreshes your body.  … Debbie

Jun
2017
Jun 2017

Pepe Boca Organic Sprout Bread is a treat for your boca. This local artisanal bakery ensures that their products are wholesome, sustainable, as well as absolutely delicious. … David

Jun
2017
Jun 2017

Milk and Molasses both are wonderful plant foods. But which to use — and when?

Jun
2017
chocolate creme
Jun 2017

Four wholesome ingredients: cacao powder, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. (Or almond extract).

Jun
2017
green gazpacho
Jun 2017

“This is an easy way to use all the wonderful greens growing at local farms and in our garden this month. No muss, no fuss. As usual, like 99% of my recipes, it’s fast to make.”

Jun
2017
Cup of Green Tea
Jun 2017

No food or drink is going to take the place of sunblock. Or a hat. But some foods — green tea in particular — really do protect us from damage.

Jun
2017
dandy blend
May 2017

Jeff the Pastry Chef: “I can skip my morning coffee and still feel dandy without the caffeine, while enjoying the benefits of chicory and dandelion root.”

May
2017
yogurt soup garnished with rose petals and herbs
May 2017

One of the most BEAUTIFUL dishes you can serve. Chilled yogurt, cucumbers, and Persian flavors.

May
2017
lemon pudding
Apr 2017

I’m always looking for light desserts that just about anyone can eat. This recipe has simple ingredients and takes about 10 minutes. I serve it in pretty wine glasses with fresh berries on top.

Apr
2017
miso
Apr 2017

Miso is an incredibly versatile soup base. Here, we add vegetables, tofu, shiitake mushrooms, and optional shellfish for a hearty, warming, complete meal.

Apr
2017
puttanesca stew
Mar 2017

The classic flavor profile of tomato-caper-olive-garlic-chili as a stew base, with an almost excessive amount of thyme. You choose beans and vegetables, saffron and shellfish, or chicken and sausage.

Mar
2017
Honey bees
Mar 2017

What is royal jelly?  It’s the food the nurse bees manufacture for the sole purpose of sustaining the queen bee.  It’s the superfood that keeps her healthy and allows her to live longer and be stronger.

Mar
2017
Bacopa plant
Mar 2017

PART 2: Herbs and Supplements. Natural medicine does not offer a one-size-fits-all solution for focus and attention.  We don’t have a “natural Ritalin™” that works immediately, for everyone.

Mar
2017
Feb 2017

Organic Valley is a cooperative of organic independent organic farmers. Yes, they’re national “big organic.” But they’re also “real organic.”

Feb
2017
Feb 2017

n olive oil or water, salted and unsalted, or with marinara or lemon sauce. Rich in brain-healthy omega-3s. With capers, makes a salad into meal.

Feb
2017
Feb 2017

These lovely dariy-free shreds melt and streeeetch in the oven, and in the skillet. Soy- and gluten-free too.

Feb
2017
Feb 2017

Rich with organic coconut milk, sweetened with coconut sugar & honey, with tonic herbs and spices. These are really, really wonderful.

Feb
2017
Feb 2017

Originally written the morning after we learned the new administration would ban entrants to the US from six countries, including legal permanent residents of the United States.

Feb
2017
flourless torte
Feb 2017

Pure, deep, dark richness. One of our kitchen’s all-time best. The torte has four ingredients. The ganache topping has two.

Feb
2017
lemon poppyseed cake
Feb 2017

the bright punch of lemon zest — not just lemon juice — adds zing to this classic recipe. Extra virgin olive oil builds on the Mediterranean undertones. The optional frosting is made from cashews and coconut: no cream cheese or eggs, for our vegan friends.

Feb
2017
green smoothie
Jan 2017

Veggies for breakfast in a split second, in the blender. Healthy fats from avocados. Sweetness from pears. YUM!

Jan
2017
Cacao smoothie
Jan 2017

Dates add rich caramel-y sweetness, and cardomom adds a hint of the Middle East and India to the classic dark chocolate, nuts, and banana. No refined sugars mean this one is a power breakfast to boot.

Jan
2017
A historical depiction of indigestion
Jan 2017

Reflux, ulcers, gas? Probiotics, enzymes, antacids? There are a few dozen kinds of indigestion — and a few hundred remedies for all of it. We help you navigate.

Jan
2017
Jan 2017

“The world’s most expensive dates” (that’s dates, as in *food* we’re talking about!) are jet black, sweet, and lower on the glycemic index than other dates.

Jan
2017