MadiaNov 14, 20201 minBrussel's Sprouts, Kabocha and BaconBrussel's sprouts are a classic fall food. If you're lucky they will show up at the Farmer's Market in their natural form: miniature cabb...
MadiaJul 18, 20201 minPablano Pepper FrittataThe perfect way to use up peppers that have started to become wrinkley... Ingredients: 1 TBS avocado oil or olive oil 8 Pasture raised eg...
MadiaApr 17, 20202 minCarrot Cake with Lemon Cashew Cream FrostingCarrot cake is the best because it's half vegetables, right?? This version is gluten-free and feels pretty healthy if I do say so myself....
MadiaApr 5, 20202 minKabocha Turmeric SoupA warming winter soup! I typically make this soup with a kabocha squash because I like the flavor and texture the best, as well as the ad...
MadiaMar 29, 20202 minStinging Nettle ChimichurryWild foods are highly nutritious! Spring is the perfect time to collect wild nettles (Urtica dioica). They are just starting to leaf out ...
MadiaMar 13, 20204 minSupporting Your Immune SystemWith people buying up all the toilet paper left and right and wearing masks to shop in the grocery store, I thought I'd share a few basic...
MadiaMar 9, 20201 minSprouted Chickpea HummusSprouting increases the bio-availability of nuts, seeds, beans, and grains! The sprouting process: Fill a mason jar one-third full with d...
MadiaFeb 4, 20201 minMatcha Cacao Raw BrowniesThe perfect energizing treat! What is Matcha? Matcha is green tea in the whole food form. Instead of steeping the tea leaves, they are gr...
MadiaJan 1, 20205 minReducing Your Eco Footprint in 2020Between plastics filling our oceans, and diminishing top soil, there is no denying we could all tune in to how to lessen our impact on th...
MadiaDec 19, 20193 minCleansing Foods for 2020New Year, New You! It's almost the New Year, and 2020 seems like the perfect year for new beginnings. If you are setting your intentions ...
MadiaDec 4, 20192 minSuperfood Chocolate BarkAlthough many superfoods seem like a modern discovery, most of them have been utilized throughout human history. Archaeological records s...
MadiaNov 13, 20192 minHealthy HolidaysAs yet another holiday season approaches, we may find ourselves inevitably reaching for the ubiquitous baked goods or tantalizing seasona...
MadiaSep 13, 20191 minRoasted Delicata Squash with Lemon Beet Cashew CreamWhen we are talking about smart carbs, winter squashes are on the list, and some of them like the delicata, make an excellent snack. Deli...
MadiaAug 27, 20191 minBeet, Fennel and Ginger SoupThis soup is a favorite to make in the fall and winter months! Beets contain phytonutrients called betalains that help detoxify the liver...
MadiaAug 14, 20191 minCashew Swirl FudgeI usually make this fudge in the late summer or fall when the figs are ready, because I think they make a really pretty decoration and ja...
MadiaJul 12, 20193 minGourmet Backpacking RecipesI have gone on a backpacking trip almost every summer with my family since I was old enough to walk, (or ride in on a mule) and throughou...
MadiaJul 9, 20191 minSummer Berry Dream BarsI made these summer berry dream bars for a Kick the Sugar class the other day- here is the recipe for those who were interested, (general...
MadiaJul 9, 20192 minWild Seaweed SaladIf you live near the coast, seaweed foraging is a fun and nutritious activity! For thousands of years, humans have known the amazing bene...
MadiaJul 3, 20191 minSmoked Salmon Deviled EggsDeviled eggs make a great snack to have on hand, providing a healthy balance of dietary protein and fat. These are great to bring to even...
MadiaJun 21, 20192 minCranberry Lemon TartI shared this recipe in my Healthy Holidays December class the other day, and it was a hit! This tart is nice and tangy, but not overly sw...