With a Nutty Surprise!  I kind of overloaded on kale for a while–kale in salads, kale in soups, kale in smoothies–and so I have been taking a little kale break.  But a couple of weeks ago I saw a roasted beet salad (which I adore) on a restaurant menu, so despite the kale, I took

Spicy Rub With a Kick! Despite the heavy fog that has been gracing the coast each morning this week, summer is upon us.  Graduations are happening all over the place, and it’s time to take things outside! We like to grill for an easy dinner, and it’s always fun to spice things up with a

Roasted Cabbage Comes Through! Today was one of those days…  Too much to do and too little time.  But I didn’t want to just snack for lunch.  (I always pay for that later–I just don’t feel good!)  So I took about five minutes to prep this lunch, and it roasted while I cleaned the kitchen.

Shop For A Cause 2015 At our Spring Earth Day Event, Lassen’s pledged to give a percentage of sales to the Santa Monica Mountains Fund, a fantastic support organization for the National Parks Service.  So on a recent morning Peter and I went to present the check to Art.  We talked about the exciting work

This Cabbage Packs a Punch! I’m always on the prowl for tasty side dishes, and it always makes me happy when they can double as main dishes, too.  Here’s a cabbage recipe with cashews that can do that trick!   And FYI, did you know that curry powder is actually a blend of several spices?

And It’s Been Twenty Years! GT Dave was only 16 years old, but that didn’t stop his parents from throwing his idea right back at him.  That was 20 years ago, when GT (short for George Thomas) suggested that he and his parents could go into the kombucha business.   The buildup to that conversation

Use the Bounty in a New Way! Zucchini is one one my favorites, and I’m always looking for new ways to include this terrific vegetable in our meals.  If often takes a back seat–as a side dish–but this recipe puts it front and center.  Light and delicious, you’ll love it for a simple, healthy, and

After-School, Post-Workout, Afternoon Blahs? This time of the year we are often running from one thing to the next, without much time for thoughtful eating.  Don’t give in to the siren song of candy bars and chips! What you need is a healthy little sumpin-sumpin!  Try this e-a-s-y and h-e-a-l-t-h-y fruit and veggie dip!  Great

Chocolate That Brings Out the Wow! Sometimes it seems that chocolate comes on the far ends of the spectrum: either fun, cheap and low quality, or formal, expensive, and exquisite.  But Michael and Richard, brothers with a passion for chocolate, have infused their chocolate with fun and a fabulous taste experience. Just look at the

Need a Quick Breakfast Idea? Sometimes mornings are just too ridiculous for words.  Think ahead a little bit, put this mixture in the fridge before bed, and you’ll be all set with a superfoods bowl! Blueberry Chia Bowl You’ll Need: 3 TBSP cup chia seeds 1/3 cup coconut milk* 2/3 cup coconut water* sweetener of

From Basic to Gourmet with One Easy Addition! Asparagus brings back great memories of my childhood.  My mom was a high school English and Drama teacher in an rural Northwest high school, and many of her students worked in the fields before school (the movie McFarland captured a bit of the flavor of her experience.

This Will Wow Your Mom! Every once in a while I like to make something that looks as spectacular as it tastes, and this one is a knock-out example.  If you want to make something that shows mom how special she is to you, this dessert makes a great presentation.  And it is surprisingly simple