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Italian Herb Pizza Crust

February 29, 2020

Ingredients: 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 (2-1/4 tsp.) envelope yeast 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar 3/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon Italian herb sage, thyme, oregano 2/3 cup very warm water (120 to 130°F)* 2 teaspoons garlic minced 3 tablespoons oil 1/2 to 1 cup pizza sauce Other toppings as desired 1 to 2 cups (4 to 8 ounces) shredded...

Houseplants for Health

February 20, 2020

Winter can be a difficult season on us both physically and mentally, but studies have shown that keeping plants around you is good for your health! Plants help purify indoor air by absorbing toxins and producing oxygen. This can help you feel less stress and even increase your creativity! Through transpiration, plants increase humidity levels,...

Soup of Tuscany

February 16, 2020

This yummy soup utilizes many of your garden veggies and adds the delicious herbs of the Tuscan region to make a hearty supper to be topped off with crusty toasted bread. Ingredients: Red onions Celery Potatoes Beans Savoy cabbage or kale Leek Zucchini Beans Tomato sauce Thyme Tri-color sage Rosemary Parsley Directions: Soak beans overnight (any...

Kale and Spinach Salad with Cranberries and Apples

February 2, 2020

This recipe combines the leafy dark greens of spinach with kale. These dark greens hold the most nutrients, like iron, magnesium, vitamin A C and K. Great salad to make as a meal itself, or as a side dish. Ingredients: 2 cups chopped kale leaves (massaged in 2 T olive oil) 2 cups spinach 2 medium ripe tomatoes ½ of a large cucumber diced in ¼”...