By Catharine L. Kaufman—a.k.a. The Kitchen Shrink If the word minerals makes you think of copper plumbing or crystal geodes, turn your imagination inward and you’ll discover that 14 distinct minerals are among the essential … Read More
THE MIGHTY BEETROOT
By Dina Eliash Robinson If one were to compare the brilliant crimson color and the nutritional value of this humble vegetable to that of a precious stone, rubies would come to mind. Beets are as … Read More
Banana Berry Nut Blast Recipe—a caffeine-free energy & mood booster
1-cup non-dairy (almond, hazelnut, coconut, etc.) milk 2-tablespoons goat kefir or low-fat yogurt 1 frozen banana 1/2–cup fresh or frozen strawberries 2 tablespoons nut or seed butter (almond, walnut, sunflower) 1-tablespoon orange blossom honey ½-inch … Read More
Save Water, Health & Time – Smart Water Management Practices
By Dina Eliash Robinson Water—clean, uncontaminated and fit to drink—is the world’s most precious, and increasingly scarce commodity. As the planet heats up and its population grows, we’re in danger of running out of this … Read More
Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution
English chef Jamie Oliver has come to the U.S. to start a revolution, to help save America’s children from obesity and other food-related Illnesses. His successful efforts in the U.K. has resulted in improved school … Read More
“Seeds At City” Wins Awards For Its Urban Agriculture
Creating abundance from scarcity, San Diego City College responded to Southern California’s severe water shortage by replacing its lawns with a thriving organic garden that yields fresh produce for its student farmers, their guiding faculty … Read More
Baked Salmon – Brain Food For Multi-Taskers On The Run
On the fast track? Here is a dish to help you stay sharp and on your toes throughout 60-hour work weeks and within reach of the boss 24-7. Grab it now, while the king of … Read More
Quinoa—An Ancient “Staff Of Life”
By Catharine L. Kaufman (a.k.a. The Kitchen Shrink) It’s a seed! It’s a protein! It’s SUPERFOOD! Imagine unpacking and listing the nutritional contents of a plant consisting of edible leaves and clusters of seeds commonly … Read More
VEGAN EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA
VEGAN EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA (Organic ingredients suggested) Ingredients for 8 portions: 2 medium eggplants 2 medium tomatoes—Roma or beefsteak, good for slicing ½ red onion—chopped 4 cloves of fresh garlic–copped ¾ – 1 cup extra virgin … Read More