Tag: Seasonal Produce

Summer Bean & Veggie Bowls {A Trio of Plant-Based Meal Inspiration}

Summer Bean & Veggie Bowls {A Trio of Plant-Based Meal Inspiration}

Hello all! It has been quite a bit since my last post, but the summer is turning out to be a busy one. Lots of great things going on between work and family/friends, and of course it is prime gardening season. Between going picking for 

Zucchini Bowls for the Abundance Ahead!

Zucchini Bowls for the Abundance Ahead!

‘Tis the season for all things zucchini! If you live in a place where summer squash grows well, you know you have to pull out all the recipes to use it up when it starts to come into season. When it pops, it pops! I’ve 

Pears, Pears, and more Pears! {Pressure Cooker Pear Butter}

Pears, Pears, and more Pears! {Pressure Cooker Pear Butter}

This past weekend in addition to joining in on the 10k, we also were able to spend time with the boyfriend’s parents. The timing was perfect to partake in the harvesting of pears from the huge tree in their backyard. Though his mom has given 

Meatless Monday Meal Prep {August 2020}

Meatless Monday Meal Prep {August 2020}

I seem to be back on a trend of getting out nice little roundup posts highlighting some of the delicious meals I’m putting together in my kitchen. Mondays are always a nice day to share for a few reasons. For one I try to do 

Feeling Fruity {Joy in the Simple Pleasures}

Feeling Fruity {Joy in the Simple Pleasures}

Hey there everyone! I hope anyone reading this today is hanging in there. Things are still pretty crazy all over the world, despite many regions trying to get back a small sense of normalcy in these Covid-19 times. Even with my own home state opening 

March 2020 Backyard Garden Journal: Getting my Hands Dirty

March 2020 Backyard Garden Journal: Getting my Hands Dirty

Spring is in full force here in the Atlanta area. The thick coating of pollen has started fully covering everything in the last week or so, and the bees are back out buzzing from flower to flower. I’m feeling quite grateful that we are going 

Farro & Chickpea Bowl with Cabbage, Leeks & Spinach {Grateful for my Farmers!}

Farro & Chickpea Bowl with Cabbage, Leeks & Spinach {Grateful for my Farmers!}

Happy Monday everyone! Things are still a bit crazy all over the world, but I retreated to my kitchen yesterday to prepare healthy meals for the week as I always do. Sometimes it is the simple daily and weekly habits that can help keep you 

Making Time for Kitchen Experiments! {Homemade Pumpkin Butter Recipe}

Making Time for Kitchen Experiments! {Homemade Pumpkin Butter Recipe}

Happy Sunday friends! Here in the US the time changed overnight, so I am trying to use the extra hour in a productive manner. I wish I could sleep in like some folks, but my internal clock likes to rise before the sun. I’m sure 

Autumn Taste & Learn Event

Autumn Taste & Learn Event

With cooler weather finally upon us here in Atlanta, I’m hosting my latest seasonal nutrition event at Excellence in Exercise! This time of year is so much fun to get in the kitchen and work with all of the delicious root vegetables and create warming, 

Fresh from the Orchard to the Kitchen {Puttin’ Them Apples to Use 😉}

Fresh from the Orchard to the Kitchen {Puttin’ Them Apples to Use 😉}

I’m back with some more apple action! You didn’t think I’d share the 50 pounds of apples I picked then leave you hanging on everything I’m using them in, did you? Before I get into what I made at home I’ll share a few shots