Autumn feature: Goldenberries

I like to take dried goldenberries and some juice, briefly simmer them together into a reduction (a fun process to watch as the goldenberries plump up like they’re excited), then toss the resulting glaze over roasted winter squash and toasted pecans. Hello holiday side dish.

How to Make Chia Gel

This recipe demonstrates chia’s incredible ability to absorb up to 9 times its weight in water.

Minerals: the salts of the earth

It’s an interesting idea to think that the foods we add the most salt to, often are the ones with the least amount of minerals. Try this delicious lightly cooked greens dish…

Wild Rice with Kabocha Squash & Sage Butter

Mix kabocha in with some comforting wild rice, toss in a sage-infused “butter” (made from coconut oil and simple, fresh flavors), and you’ve got the makings of a masterpiece.

Lessons from The Grand Chia Master

Kids may be picky, but it’s not the nutrients in food they’re picky about; many times it’s the way nutritious food is offered in the first place. When presented with tasty healthy options — and given the opportunity to make their own choices — the beneficial foods children gravitate toward is often genuinely inspiring.

Refueling with Smoothies

Post-workout nutrition is of premium importance: not just because you’re hungry after being active, but because any kind of activity essentially breaks down the body, so that it can rebuild itself even stronger. Superfood smoothies are among the most efficient ways to stockpile nutrients after a workout…

Japanese Pumpkin Pie

Conventional pumpkins continually overshadow a vast, deliciously endowed, and diverse spectrum of beautiful winter squash, time and time again in recipes. But not this year…

Double Chocolate Hazelnut Candies

Needless to say, these candies are an all-around “yes.” The exterior chocolate coating will remain solid at room temperature, and the inside pocket is a soft, sweet blend of cacao and hazelnuts.

Homemade Energy Bars

I look at energy bars with an opportunistic attitude: how much goodness can I pack into a great tasting treat? Make that energy bar live up to its name! Here’s how to make a truly natural bar…