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Health Benefits of Tea in Recipes

by Denise Barratt | Aug 16, 2018 | Beverages, Blog, Food as Medicine, Health, Healthy Recipes, Local Food, Meatless Monday, Special Events

This week, I am very excited to share with you some delicious recipes ideas using tea and share a few benefits of tea for our health. I also am happy for you to meet Jessie Dean, the owner and creative force behind the company Asheville Tea! If you live in the Western...

Grilled Fruit S’Mores

by Denise Barratt | Jul 29, 2018 | Blog, Health, Healthy Recipes, Seasonal Eating, Summer

Who doesn't love a s'more in the summer? But I have to tell you, the marshmallows are just gooey and that sticky sugar gets on my hands and face. Some people may love the toasted marshmallow the best but the best part of the s'more for me is the melted chocolate. The...

10 No Cook Summer Meal Ideas

by Denise Barratt | Jul 10, 2018 | Blog, Food as Medicine, Health, Healthy Recipes, Local Food, Meal Planning, Meal Prepping, Meatless Monday, Seasonal Eating, Summer

During the heat of the summer, it can be too hot to cook. Our house is old without central air and we do have a couple of box air conditioners that we use on occasion when it gets too unbearable but for the most part, windows and screens are our cooling system. So for...

Grilled Tofu Summer Vegetable Sandwich

by Denise Barratt | Jun 22, 2018 | Blog, Healthy Recipes, Local Food, Meal Planning, Meal Prepping, Meatless Monday, Seasonal Eating, Summer

Vegetarian Summer Recipes Summer is here and the 4th of July is right around the corner! To celebrate the kick off to summer fun, I have a colorful and tasty vegetarian sandwich from my barbecue grill using the best of summer seasonal produce that I picked up from the...

10 Eating on the Go Menu Ideas

by Denise Barratt | Jun 20, 2018 | Blog, Health, Healthy Recipes, Local Food, Meal Planning, Meal Prepping

Seems like we are all trying to get more done in less time. Commute time seems longer with increased traffic. The technology available requires us to do more in less time. With time being a premium, many of us are taking more meals on the road or at least squeezing...

Low Fodmap Veggie Burger

by Denise Barratt | Jun 12, 2018 | Beverages, Fall, Food as Medicine, Gardening, Healthy Recipes, Local Food, Meal Planning, Meal Prepping, Meatless Monday, Seasonal Eating, Special Events, Spring, Summer

Low Fodmap Vegetarian Recipe Ideas Father's Day is coming quickly and many of us are getting ready to light up those barbecue grills and celebrate with dads everywhere. And while many dads are going to want hamburgers. I like to make my own burger veggie. But with...

3 Plant Based Summer Barbecue Menu Ideas

by Denise Barratt | May 23, 2018 | Beverages, Blog, Food as Medicine, Gardening, Health, Healthy Recipes, Local Food, Meal Planning, Meal Prepping, Seasonal Eating, Special Events, Spring, Summer

I love a celebration and for me eating outside in my back yard, our side covered or in our Asian inspired gazebo off of our front porch is one of the most fun things for me! Better yet if I have some family and friends to entertain, all the better and having a few...

Fresh Summer Hummus Tacos

by Denise Barratt | May 12, 2018 | Beverages, Blog, Health, Healthy Recipes, Meal Planning, Meal Prepping, Meatless Monday, Seasonal Eating, Summer

I received some Sabra hummus Sabra Hummus samples in the mail. They included original, caramelized onion, sundried tomatoes, roasted red pepper and jalapeno varieties and am eligible for prizes. I was not compensated for my time. I have been looking forward to sharing...

Take the Party Outside!

by Denise Barratt | May 1, 2018 | Blog, Food as Medicine, Gardening, Health, Healthy Recipes, Meal Planning, Meal Prepping, Meatless Monday

This week in Southern Appalachia, our weather has taken a turn towards summer when me and my family take as many meals as we can outside to enjoy the nature around us! We sometimes eat in the gazebo, the covered porch or out on the patio depending on the time of day...

Springtime Celebration Menu

by Denise Barratt | Mar 21, 2018 | Blog, Food as Medicine, Gardening, Health, Healthy Recipes, Local Food, Meal Planning, Seasonal Eating, Spring

I have been counting down the days for longer hours of sunshine, warmer weather, spring flowers and the garden season! And I wanted to celebrate spring with you by providing a Garden Party Themed Menu which includes seasonal produce available coming soon at local...