Monhegan is not complete without lobster

Several years ago, when I was just transitioning into the health and wellness field, I did a few cooking demonstrations. Today, one of my clients emailed asking for a recipe from one of those demonstrations. I pulled out the handout to share the recipe and was inspired to share it broader. This handout had been…

Top Ten Books Every One Should Read

There are a million books in the health and wellness aisle and new ones being added every day. I have been studying diet and nutrition for over 20 years and have read a good many of the millions on the market.  This list includes some of my favorites that I go back to over and…

Monhegan Cranberry Muffins

Monhegan Cranberry Muffins Thanksgiving is just days away… I woke up this morning and realized that Thanksgiving is only days away and I hadn’t taken the time to collect cranberries for our holiday festivities. I had heard that there were plenty to be found at Lobster Cove and so I headed out. Contrary to popular thought,…

Tangy Thai Mixed Nuts

This fabulous curried nut mix combines toasted pecans with peanuts, cashews, coconut flakes and lemongrass. Source: Tangy Thai Mixed Nuts Perfect for your next holiday gathering or to have on hand when you are scuttling from event to event. Keep the hunger pains at bay with healthy fats and protein. Ready to reclaim your body…

White Bean Brownies with Chocolate Ganache

Beans are an important part of a healthy diet, they are rich in: Protein Dietary Fiber Carbohydrate B Vitamins Folate Thiamin Trace Minerals Manganese Phosphorous Copper Magnesium Potassium Many people and especially children do not care for the taste or texture of beans. As I develop recipes for my blog, I seek out recipes that…

Beet Red Velvet Cupcakes

I have a major sweet-tooth! I do two thing to keep my sweet-tooth from taking over and driving me toward sweet foods all day long I sugar detox every season I eat a little sweet treat every day Sign up for my newsletter to get a free copy of my 10-Day Sugar Detox. When it…

Basic Bone Broth (Stock)

Bone broth or stock,  contains anti-inflammatory properties, immune system building compounds and helps prevent bone loss. Once you have your bone broth you can make a variety of dishes including, pot pies, stews, hearty soups, shepherd’s pie, reduced glazes and sauces. Bone Broth Nutrition: calcium phosphorous magnesium potassium amino acids: glycine and proline glucosamine gelatin…

Zucchini Potato Cakes

Zucchini Potato Cakes By Radek Dudek and Tara Hire Makes 5-8 pancakes 5 medium size red potatoes, grated 2 cups grated zucchini 1 medium onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup vegetable oil Heat vegetable oil over high heat in medium pan. Toss all of the ingredients together in a bowl and add…

Zucchini Pie

Zucchini Pie 1 cup grated zucchini 2 eggs 1 cup milk or heavy cream 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup herbed croutons, home made or store bought 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes 1/8 tsp. fresh ground nutmeg Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Whisk together milk and eggs in a bowl. Add the rest of…