by Catherine McConkie, NC | Dec 19, 2018 | Recipes, Tips
Sadly, this fall brought massive and destructive wildfires to the Golden State, our skies here in Northern California were blanketed with heavy, thick, dense smoke for weeks. The air quality was terrible 24/7, for days on end, causing many folks to experience...
by Catherine McConkie, NC | Jul 21, 2017 | Recipes, Tips
This recipe came about by standing in front of my open fridge and wondering what I should bring to a lunch gathering. It was very hot outside and I was short on time, so I was envisioning a dish that was simple, quick, tasty, healthy, thirst quenching, and party...
by Catherine McConkie, NC | Jul 19, 2017 | Recipes, Tips
viagra useful siteGazpacho is a quintessential soup for the dog days of summer. For me, sipping a big bowlful is an enjoyable and tasty way to stay hydrated and get loads of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients at the same time. Serves 8 1 ½ – 2 cups...
by Catherine McConkie, NC | Jul 18, 2017 | Recipes, Tips
This fresh take on gazpacho is restorative, hydrating, and a perfect remedy if feeling fatigued or depleted. Members of the cucurbitaceae or gourd family, honeydew melon and cucumber are a natural pairing. The pumpkin seeds in this chilled soup lend texture along with...
by Catherine McConkie, NC | Jun 7, 2016 | Recipes, Tips
Potato and sweet potato peelings typically get composted or tossed. Here the peels are salvaged and re-purposed into, quite possibly, the Holy Grail of scrappy snacks. Fiber rich skins are tasty and filling, they will definitely answer the call for salty, crispy...
by Catherine McConkie, NC | May 28, 2016 | Recipes, Tips
Zucchini Noodles with Kale Chimichurri and Toasted Walnuts Serves 4 This week the hospital garden was flush with kale for the garden giveaway and I was feeling, truthfully, a bit ho-hum at the prospect of demo’ing another saute or raw salad. Suddenly chimichurri...
