by Rita Anthony | Feb 24, 2026 | Soups, Tasty Tuesday
This week’s cozy favorite is Creamy Wild Rice & Vegetable Soup, hearty, comforting and completely oil-free and dairy-free. Earthy wild rice simmers with carrots, celery and herbs in a velvety broth. Blended potatoes or cashews create natural creaminess without...
by Rita Anthony | Feb 23, 2026 | Monday's Menopause
Fasting is still trending. But for many midlife women, the results aren’t matching the promise. Here’s the question: Is fasting helping your hormones or stressing them? Recent studies have shown that during menopause estrogen drops and cortisol sensitivity rises. Add...
by Rita Anthony | Feb 22, 2026 | Seasonal Sunday
This week I’m talking about one of the very first signs of the shifting season, Pea Shoots. Tender, bright and slightly sweet, pea shoots are the young leafy tops of pea plants. They taste like fresh spring peas with a delicate crunch and right now, they’re at...
by Rita Anthony | Feb 21, 2026 | Savory Saturday
This week I’m sharing something unbelievably creamy, totally plant-based and completely oil-free, White Bean Dip. It’s smooth, savory, protein-packed and comes together in minutes with simple ingredients you probably already have. No tahini, no added oil, just whole...
by Rita Anthony | Feb 20, 2026 | Friday Faves
This week I’m loving something simple, crunchy and completely oil-free, Savory Oat Crackers. They’re made with pantry staples, baked thin until crisp and sturdy enough for dips, spreads or crumbling over soup. No refined flour, no added oil, just whole ingredients...
