I don’t know about you, but when I’m craving falafel goodness I don’t want to wait 24 hours to soak dried chickpeas. Unfortunately, that’s the process required for making falafel the traditional way, and canned chickpeas tend to be too mushy to use as a time-saving substitute. That’s why I’m so grateful that Caitlin Weeks, co-author of [...] Continue Reading
Archives for February 2023
Gluten-Free Tabbouleh Recipe With Quinoa
I can’t get enough of my favorite Mediterranean recipes lately - falafel, herb-roasted olives, Greek salad, hummus, and this light and refreshing tabbouleh. It’s been on repeat in my kitchen for weeks now, and there’s no end in sight. Traditional tabbouleh is made with bulgar wheat, but we’re a gluten-free family so I use quinoa instead. The [...] Continue Reading
Quick and Easy Tahini Sauce Recipe
What happens when you mix a serious craving for Mediterranean food with a good charcuterie board? Why, a mezze platter, of course. If you haven’t heard it before, the word mezze originates from a Turkish word meaning appetizer, and it basically describes a large platter of deliciousness that’s meant to be shared. You won’t find cream cheese [...] Continue Reading
What You Need To Know About PFAS & Other “Forever Chemicals” In Water
Our bodies need water to transport oxygen, lubricate joints, keep skin supple, regulate body temperature, detoxify and more. Of course, in order to effectively support detoxification, water needs to be . . . well, non-toxic. Unfortunately, it’s been nearly 20 years since the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has added any contaminants to the [...] Continue Reading
What Is High CGA Coffee? Benefits + How To Find It
When I say “benefits of coffee,” what comes to mind? Is it the piles of research on its bioactive compounds . . . or the fact that life just seems to go more smoothly with a warm cup of joe? Either way, coffee is an integral part of many of our mornings, and for good reason. It’s one of the most potent sources of antioxidants in the human diet, [...] Continue Reading
