by Cathy Vogt | Jan 5, 2016 | Self Care Corner
Happy New Year! 2016 is here with promise of new opportunities for each of us. If you are like many people who have resolved to eat better, clean up your diet, take better care of yourself, lose a few pounds and have more energy these 3 words can help you to stay on...
by Cathy Vogt | Dec 26, 2015 | Inspired Eating, Leafy Greens, Recipes, Salads & Sides, Small Dishes
Holiday meals are oh so delicious and often decadent meals of too much of a good thing, (fat, sugar, salt and refined carbohydrates). With a plant forward approach to menu planning you can enjoy the high flavor foods and still feel great afterwards. Beautiful salads,...
by Cathy Vogt | Dec 16, 2015 | Tips & Tools
At this time of year most of us tend to spend more time in the kitchen preparing for holiday celebrations, cooking up a dish to bring to a party, share with a friend, host a cookie baking day or just welcoming guests that stop by. If you are following a special...
by Cathy Vogt | Nov 6, 2015 | Tips & Tools
Use the best quality ingredients, organic/local produce; pasture raised/organic animal products. Vegetable scraps are great as long as they are fresh and not rotting. Cook stocks, broths and soups at a gentle simmer, just long enough to develop a good consistency and...
by Cathy Vogt | Nov 3, 2015 | Tips & Tools
Fresh herbs are very perishable and should be bought in small amounts. Store fresh herbs in a cool but not drafty part of the refrigerator (away from the fans). Too much moisture will promote decaying and molding of fresh herbs, but some moisture is good. Delicate...
by Cathy Vogt | Nov 3, 2015 | Tips & Tools
Out with the old. A significant step in eating a healthier diet is making sure you have a good supply of the foods you need on hand, in your pantry! Spring is a great time of year to clear out and declutter, get rid of the things that are keeping you on that...
