Soup in the summer? You may be thinking, that does not sound appetizing. It is obviously much too hot to eat a steaming bowl of soup!  Well, I couldn’t agree …

“A cup of chopped raw kale delivers more than 100% of your daily vitamin C, 200% of your daily vitamin A, and more than 600% of your daily vitamin K.” …

Can you believe it’s already June? June! How does a month like June so slyly sneak up on us? Every year offers the same number of days between seasons, yet …

These days I find myself asking, “Is there anything cauliflower can’t do?”  Until recently, I viewed cauliflower as a colorless, tasteless addition to otherwise tempting crudités.  Picked last from every …

Growing up in the Midwest, my grandmother would often tell me she’d never met a potato she didn’t like.  We’d laugh when she said this, but I certainly couldn’t argue …

Most holidays give us a reason to celebrate food, and St. Patrick’s Day is no exception. Some of us get into the spirit on March 17th by turning all of …

  In the midst of winter, immune-boosting foods can really make a difference in the strength of our overall defense system. Bolstering our immunity is critical as we take steps …

What I love about soup is that you can make it out of just about anything you’ve already got on hand. Leftover roasted vegetables can be pureed with broth or …

Two years ago in the midst of winter, my best friend Niki was in her second trimester of pregnancy with her son, Raury. I was home in Minneapolis for the …

I’ve been eating this cranberry salsa since my cousin Tippy first made it 16 years ago. In the Twin Cities where she lives, she’s locally famous for it. She’d roll …