KAAREN’S RECIPE OF THE WEEK:  My husband Gene and I enjoy salads year round. With a bit of creativity, they need not be boring.  Here is a simple layered salad that not only is packed full of nutrients and beneficial fiber, but has a variety of tastes and textures guaranteed to appeal to even the…

RECIPE OF THE WEEK…BLACK BEAN STEW

Here’s a quick and easy recipe for all you black bean lovers…. SPICEY BLACK BEAN STEW 2 cans no salt black beans can liquid included 1 1/2 cups chiffonade de-stemmed swiss chard leaves 1 1/2 cups chiffonade de-stemmed kale leaves Stems from swiss chard and kale sliced finely ½ cup celery sliced finely 1 cup…

CILANTRO…NATURE’S SUPERFOOD

CILANTRO…NATURE’S SUPERFOOD Cilantro aka Chinese Parsley /coriander,has been a staple in cuisines around the world with it’s use dating back centuries. If you enjoy Mexican food, you’ve tasted cilantro in guacamole. Here are a few of cilantro’s many health benefits: Recent studies show that cilantro attaches to heavy metals like lead, arsenic, and mercury in…