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New Try – Zesto Market and Juicery (Newtown, CT)

New Try – Zesto Market and Juicery (Newtown, CT)

Follow them on Instagram (@gozestomarket) for current specials, hours, and availability. I was so excited to try this new market that opened about 20 minutes from me. The owners bring a level of passion and love to everything they make here and they really care…

Cheat Snack – Eggnog Bread (Holiday Edition)

Cheat Snack – Eggnog Bread (Holiday Edition)

My cheat snack this was two hearty slices of gluten-free egg nog bread from my local farm! This is also a new try for me. It was delicious and well worth the extra calories. It has a nice density and wasn’t too try, even with…

Leftover Butternut Squash Soup Challenge

Leftover Butternut Squash Soup Challenge

Reducing waste and actually eating leftovers are important to me. I was able able to re-purpose a big batch of butternut squash soup my wife made for a few days– as a soup and as a sauce. It added a nice pop and some new…

Smoking Hot Vegetable Bake With Veggie Burger

Smoking Hot Vegetable Bake With Veggie Burger

My go-to vegetable bake with a veggie burger. I spray olive oil on a pan and spread out my favorite vegetables (lots of tomatoes, brussel sprouts, carrots, parsnips, and more) topped with some more olive oil spray and chili pepper flakes. Drop in the oven…

Go To Snack – A Handful of Fresh Local Green Beans

Go To Snack – A Handful of Fresh Local Green Beans

A handful of fresh local green beans make for a solid afternoon snack. They are also a great source of fiber, folic acid, and vitamins a, c, and k.

Getting Enough Protein as a Vegetarian (almost Vegan)

Getting Enough Protein as a Vegetarian (almost Vegan)

As an almost vegan, I struggle to get enough protein most days. A big win for me has been to incorporate locally produced veggie burgers and patties. I was able to pull together this easy and balanced lunch salad 100% farm to table.

My 100 Days of Salads This Summer

My 100 Days of Salads This Summer

This summer I made over 100 different salad combinations. The best part– all of the product was sourced from my local farm! Some of my favorite salad ingredients include zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, string beans, avocado, cucumber, red onion, peppers, and spinach. I almost always…

Steamed Brussel Sprout Salad

Steamed Brussel Sprout Salad

Steamed brussel sprout salad with onions was the star of tonight’s salad along with string beans, cauliflower, tomato, greens, and spinach. All from my local farm. Protein was pea protein flakes and seasoned with 21-season salute from trader joes and lemon juice.