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Month: May 2021

Basil, Leek, & Miso Vinaigrette with Peach, Cucumber, Radish Salad

Posted on May 25, 2021March 6, 2022 by Jen

The Fruit of Immortality… A Bit of History: Six thousand years is a long time to wait! According to Chinese mythology, the immortals gathered once every 6000 years to partake of the Feast of Peaches. They consumed peaches from a sacred tree that blossomed only once every 1,000 years and took 3,000 years to ripen….

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Peach Plum Blueberry Sangria

Peachy Keen & Ruby Red…

Posted on May 25, 2021July 3, 2021 by Jen

A Recipe for Peach, Plum, & Blueberry Sangria Sangria, from the Spanish and Portuguese, literally means bloodletting. It refers to the beautiful, ruby, red color of what has become a favorite summertime beverage in the US. Once again, we have those marching Roman legionaires to thank for spreading the tradition of drinking wine. As the…

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Blueberry Anise Seed Jam

Truly Blue…

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Jen

A Recipe for Blueberry Anise Seed Jam served with Oats, Peaches, Blueberries, & Almond Milk Blueberries are one of the few foods that are truly, naturally occurring blue in color. The flavonoid, anthocyanin, gives blueberries their beautiful color, but more importantly provides antioxidant effects in the human body. Antioxidants fight molecules known as free radicals…

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Ultimate Peanut Butter & Jelly

Ultratruffle Ultimate Peanut Butter & Jelly

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Jen

A Recipe for Roasted Peanut & Sesame Seed Nut Butter with Homemade Fresh Strawberry Jam Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches have always been one of my top comfort foods and it is still my favorite combination of all time. As a child, my sandwiches were always either grape or strawberry jelly with smooth peanut butter….

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The Smaug Smoothie…

Posted on May 16, 2021May 17, 2021 by Jen

A Recipe for Dragonfruit, Blueberry, Strawberry, Orange Juice, and Banana Smoothie. Like everyone else around the globe, I have not been running many races this past year. However, I do have fond memories of a local race that is spectacular: The Charlie Post Classic. It’s a beautiful, meaningful race, that honors a local runner and…

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locals only stirfry

Spring Vegetable Stir-fry with Wasabi Sauce

Posted on May 11, 2021March 23, 2022 by Jen

Locals Only…Charleston Edition Vol. 2 Introduction: Eating local, seasonly available items always has a special appeal to me, partly because it is how my ancestors in Italy and Greece ate. Before the days of globalization and widespread availability of speciality food items in many countries, people only had access to what was grown seasonally from…

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Farmer's Market Fattoush Salad

Ultratruffle Farmer’s Market Fattoush Salad: Charleston Edition….

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Jen

A Recipe for Fattoush Salad featuring fresh local produce & toasted bread over mixed greens. Fattoush is a type of bread salad native to the Levant region and said to have originated in Northern Lebanon. It typically consists of tomatoes and in season vegetables, fried leftover bread, and fresh herbs and spices. Not only is…

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“King Tut’s Wheat”…

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Jen

A Recipe for Kamut, Sugar Snap Peas, Asparagus, & Cherry Tomatoes tossed in a Lemon-Miso Mustard Galangal (Ginger) Vinaigrette While I was researching facts for this post, I stumbled across a story about the rediscovery of an ancient grain that is probably the stuff of legend, but still a great tale. Khorasan wheat, or available…

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Blueberry-Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes with Compote Topping

Posted on May 4, 2021February 2, 2022 by Jen

When Life (Or Your Mom) Gives you a Bag of Lemons… My mom came over toting a humongous bag of lemons.  Seriously, lots of lemons. Thankfully, I love lemons and the weekend was coming up which means one thing in my house: PANCAKES…. Lemons always remind me of Italy, especially the Amalfi Coast. My husband…

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Slow Food, Less Effort, 1 Ingredient at a Time

Are you striving to make a lifestyle change or looking to discover plant-focused recipes the whole family will love?

My name is Jen. I am a wife, mom, and a pharmacist. I love to cook for my family, hike, run, and read about history. I enjoy eating fresh, seasonal, locally available produce. In addition to endurance trail runs and long bike rides, I will happily set out on foraging hikes for mushrooms and truffles.

Waiting for the seasons to change, fruits to ripen, vegetables to mature, or truffles to reach their peak (7-11 years) is an endurance sport in itself.  Nonetheless, the time and effort spent is well worth crossing that finish line and enjoying a delicious, healthy meal.

I always say the slower you run, the more you enjoy the trail. Food is the same. Cooking together in the kitchen with freshly harvested fruits and vegetables is all about taking life slower and enjoying the process and experience. Plant-based, healthy food for the whole family with less effort, so you can slow down and enjoy life!

Disclaimer: This website is for sharing recipes and cooking techniques that I use in my kitchen. It is not intended as medical advice. Ingredient information is for general knowledge only. Please consult your physician for medical questions and concerns regarding your personal health.

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