Pesto is so great, let me count the ways—it’s delicious, healthy, versatile and reason number one, my kids love it! Traditionally, basil is the defining flavor in pesto, and luckily it’s one plant I can successfully grow in my garden. Even if the leaves are marred,...
When I first decided I wanted backyard chickens, it was because I wanted those wonderful, rich, super-fresh eggs. I was also thinking of ways I could make my ecological footprint smaller—eggs collected from my backyard have zero food miles. As a former long-time...
Here’s a fun food prep trick! Watch my video to learn how to supreme citrus fruits. What is “supreme” you may ask? It’s a knife technique that makes cutting the flesh of citrus fruits from the membranes efficient and easy. This is a great method to use when adding...
Hi! I’m Laura, dietitian and mom to two sweet, rowdy kids. I love food and nutrition! My passion is helping families celebrate balance, health and happiness in the kitchen, at the table and in life.
