Spring has sprung! Buds are popping, grass is growing, shoots are sprouting. And whether you are showing off your passion for the Emerald Isle or simply feeling the spirit of the season, now is the time to get some more green in your life. Last spring I posted about how to get more of those [...]
Posts tagged ‘Greens’
The Other Greens
Posted March 14th, 2012 by Admin. Comment (0).
From the Field: Seasonal Salad Greens
Posted February 28th, 2012 by Admin. Comment (0).
My salad menu is a constantly evolving, seasonal beast. Like the rest of my diet I like to incorporate what is available in abundance seasonally. This presents a bit of a variety challenge in the winter — even here in Northern California where there is a fair amount of wintertime production, the quality and availability [...]
Simple Ways to Enjoy Leafy Greens
Posted January 22nd, 2012 by Admin. Comment (0).
Leafy greens are nutritional powerhouses, so it’s a good idea to eat more of them — the darker in color the better! Low in calories and high in nutrients, leafy greens really give you bang for your buck. Add kale, collards, watercress, spinach, bok choy, Swiss chard, arugula, cabbage, romaine lettuce and more to your [...]
Winter Greens
Posted January 14th, 2012 by Admin. Comment (0).
There are few meals more satisfying in the winter than a simple bowl of sautéed greens, brown rice and maybe a small piece of fish or chicken. Mustard greens are my favorite variety by far and while not the most common they are certainly the most flavorful. Growing up in the South, greens were always [...]
Local Producer: Willie Greens Organic Farm
Posted January 8th, 2012 by Admin. Comment (0).
Whole Foods Market Local Forager Denise Breyley travels around the beautiful Pacific Northwest meeting the amazing farmers, ranchers and producers who supply our tables with fresh, locally grown food. Up here in the Pacific Northwest, our growing season can feel pretty brief. With the rain, wind and short, dark days, we’re used to saying goodbye [...]
Drinking Greens Can Be Fun
Posted June 18th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
I am a first-time Mom on a budget. In this ongoing blog series, I explore ways to create healthy, organic foods that appeal to both my baby and husband. I’m having fun sharing my trials and tribulations of trying to cook healthfully and economically, while at the same time pleasing my family. I started out [...]
Let’s Cook: Creamy Sesame Greens
Posted May 5th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Learn an easy way to add greens to your plate with Healthy Eating Chef Chad Sarno. Watch as he steams kale and makes a quick no-cook sauce using tahini (sesame paste) and orange juice. Whole Story
Dandelion Greens – No Common Weed!
Posted March 24th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
It’s hard to believe there was a time in my life when I thought of dandelion greens as weeds! Clearly, I had never made a meal of them, nor had I read about or studied the many health benefits these common backyard plants confer. Growing up in the South, I learned to love just about [...]
Getting Your Greens
Posted March 16th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Greens are eaten every day around the world. Dark leafy greens are abundant in a multitude of nutrients, particularly when compared to their caloric content, making them just about the most nutrient-dense food we can eat. Sometimes tangy, pungent or slightly bitter, many of us don’t really know what to do with these bold bunches, [...]
Creamy Sesame Greens
Posted November 9th, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
Have you eaten your leafy greens today? Not only are greens tasty, they’re also a “nutrient dense” food — that means they are packed with nutrients compared to their total caloric content. And they’re easy to make, too. One of my very favorite recipes featuring leafy greens, such as collards, kale or mustard greens, is [...]