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Deb and John Larabee
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Love the moment, love the dance, for life is but a moment and the dance a lifetime.  John Larabee

Pesto

When I think of pesto, I think green, as in parsley, cilantro, and basil. Pesto is the ultimate Italian spread and another way to use fresh vegetables hiding in a refrigerator near you. A classic pesto might involve basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, and parmesan cheese, but if you are like us, you may […]

Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi is a type of wild cabbage with attributes similar to Brussel’s sprouts, collard greens, or Savory cabbage. This vegetable can be eaten raw or cooked and is a fine addition to soups and casseroles. Kohlrabi delivers almost the entire day’s worth of Vitamin C (based on a 2,000-calorie diet). It is also a source […]

Tomato Gazpacho

Every so often, I end up with a successful experiment. I had in mind a vegetable juice similar to the V8 I enjoyed in my youth and ended up with a delightful tomato gazpacho. John says it’s a keeper, and I wholeheartedly agree. Add the following ingredients to your blender and pulse until the mixture […]

Zucchini Bread

Late June and early July mark the beginning of our garden zucchini harvest. By August, we have quite a few zucchinis staring at us from the ground. This can only mean one thing – zucchini bread.  

Pause

On Monday morning, I visited our backyard garden to pick several cherry tomatoes and a handful of blackberries from the vine. Holding these tiny nutritional gems in the palm of my hand warmed me, knowing that my husband John had nurtured each one for months. From soil to plate, the garden lifecycle for this small harvest was now complete. Today, John will tend to the remaining garden, and I will toss the tomatoes and blackberries into a larger breakfast salad to nourish us. Food is as much about the spirit as it is about nutrition.

Deb’s Green Smoothie

A refreshing smoothie is a delicious way to pack a lot of nutrition in a small package. Try a smoothie, on days when you don’t want to turn on the stove or have limited time to prepare a meal. Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 cup fresh kale or spinach 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal […]