I. Love. This. Recipe. It's got all the best of fall: delightfully crisp apple slices and a sweet, creamy dip that tastes for all the world like pumpkin pie. Except that, unlike pumpkin pie, it's free of junky stuff like refined sugar and white flour. Also—how cute is this? I can't tell you … [Read more...]
Foot Surgery and Comfort Food
So I had this bad boy taken out of my left foot yesterday:Ironically, I wasn't expecting any real pain. After all, they were just taking a measly little screw out of the bone at the base of my baby toe. I figured I'd sleep off any discomfort and awake ready to put my recovery time to good use … [Read more...]
Herbed Green Beans with Lemon Zest
I'll admit it: I'm a summer kind of gal. Overflowing farm markets, capris and sandals, long lazy days--they all just suit me fine. So when daylight begins slipping away and market offerings begin to flag, I get a little blue. I really do. Luckily, I'm still seeing one of my favorite summer … [Read more...]
A Day in the Veggie Life
I've always been fascinated by blog posts that chronicle what people eat in the course of a day. So here's my first contribution to that particular breed of post, from this past weekend. Since I didn't decide to start until lunchtime on Saturday (I was inspired by a trip to the farmer's market!), … [Read more...]
Easy Spiced Eggplant and Sweet Potato Stew
A few weeks back I found myself with an eggplant in the fridge and not much else. So I cubed it, steamed it, tossed it with marinara sauce, and served it alongside microwaved sweet potatoes. 'Cause that's what was on hand. Surprisingly, though, the eggplant and sweet potato went together nicely. … [Read more...]
Sold! Save Big on Vegetables at a Produce Auction
You've never saved money on vegetables like this before. Oh sure, a couple of weeks ago I did a post on 8 ways to cut produce costs, and I've used those tips to trim my grocery budget. Then I went to a produce auction: The only place I know where you can take a trip to the country, enjoy an … [Read more...]
8 Ways to Save Money on Vegetables
Times are tough right now, and Jeff and I haven’t escaped the pinch. In fact, while I’m still freelancing, we're both currently job hunting. As a result, we’ve had to do some serious belt-tightening. Cable TV? Gone. Eating out? Not so much. That said, we’re not about to give up on our … [Read more...]
Simple Summer Supper
Around 6:00 this evening I realized that I had no clue what Jeff and I were going to have for dinner. Although we try to plan our meals out in advance, this happens more often than I care to admit, and it usually results in us ordering sushi or hitting Chipotle. Tonight, though, I had to get to … [Read more...]
Easy Guacamole with Chile-Lime Jicama Chips
Need a go-to snack for parties and potlucks? You're in the right place! This quick and easy homemade guacamole is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, and it couldn't be simpler to make: smash up some avocados, add some mix-ins, and you're guest ready. What's more, you and your friends get all the … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Summer Rolls with Cashew Dipping Sauce
I first discovered the charms of summer rolls when my mom and I ordered them as an appetizer at a pho restaurant last summer. I was so bowled over by their scrumptiousness—Fresh mint! Crisp veggies! Peanut dipping sauce!—that I simply had to create my own version for Veggie Quest. Salads in … [Read more...]
I'm Lee, an RD thriving on a healthy plant based diet.