Sheet Pan Trout

Did you know fish is brain food and can boost your mood? It's true! "Trout is one of the best sources of mood-boosting omega-3s, and it is delicious!" says Miller, who created this sheet pan trout meal her family loves. The recipe calls for trout, but you can substitute any medium-to-thick filet such as salmon, … Continue reading Sheet Pan Trout

Pan Seared Scallops Salad

Lovely and delicate, scallops are a delicious favorite to pair with light and lively greens. When it comes to creating a salad, I look to local farms and Mother Nature for inspiration. Each season the ingredients change just a bit. The bed of the dish can be any type of lettuce and greens you love. … Continue reading Pan Seared Scallops Salad

Take control of your diet with these healthy shopping tips

By Elizabeth DeRosa of Finding the Way Integrative Nutrition Health Coach & Author Tips to Help You Navigate the Grocery Store Trying to choose healthy foods while navigating the grocery store can be confusing and overwhelming. Here are my top 10 tips for a successful trip. Eating healthier “whole” foods increases your intake of necessary vitamins, minerals, … Continue reading Take control of your diet with these healthy shopping tips

Simple, healthy 5-minute pesto

Healthy doesn't have to be boring. Eating well and finding quality ingredients isn't always simple, but it is worth it. Until you are familiar with specific brands or learn more about your local farms and their growing practices, it's important to first do your research before purchasing products with "healthy" on the label. I spoke … Continue reading Simple, healthy 5-minute pesto

Top Chef judge Gail Simmons’ Lemongrass-Scented Rice Noodle Salad with Mint Cilantro

The crisp morning hustle-bustle is familiar as farmers/growers and customers reconnect after a long winters sleep. Browsing Seattle's energetic Pike Place Market on a busy weekend morning is exhilarating, the city feels as if it moves through you. It's a great place to connect with local vendors to ask questions about where your food comes … Continue reading Top Chef judge Gail Simmons’ Lemongrass-Scented Rice Noodle Salad with Mint Cilantro

Healthy Eats with Colavita

Don't wait until the holidays are over to healthy. Join us for our pantry "declutter" week! With work schedules, Christmas parties and gift exchanges, the holiday season can really get busy and meal prep can fall to the wayside. When you do catch an evening enjoying a cozy stay-at-home moment, good simple foods should be … Continue reading Healthy Eats with Colavita

Gaea’s Creamy Pumpkin Soup

“August rain: the best of the summer gone, and the new fall not yet born. The odd uneven time.” ― Sylvia Plath, The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath With autumn on the horizon, we begin to change colors and scents inside our homes to coordinate with Mother Nature’s canvas outdoors. Warmer colors, spicier scents and rougher textures … Continue reading Gaea’s Creamy Pumpkin Soup