Blueberries are one of my favorite berries! And we are fortunate cause Maine has an abundance of delicious blueberries! They are not only delicious, but also very nutritious since they are high in antioxidants. Pick your own or buy them locally, eat them fresh or turn them into a delicious baked treat…but whatever you do, don’t miss out on eating blueberries while they’re still in season! 

Our diet changes according to the season, and what is locally being harvested. As the season marches forward, different dishes come back to the table. This time of year, zucchini is plentiful, as well as carrots and string beans. The garden is in full swing!

Simple, delicious and so easy to make! It is high in vitamin A and is a great source of energy for those of us who are feeling a little more tired this time of year.

This is a great stew to serve over brown rice or quinoa to make a delicious, satisfying meal. It is a recipe adaptation from one of my favorite cookbooks, Vegan Fire & Spice by Robin Robertson. I chose to leave out the hot chiles, but if you like a little spice add a couple of hot chiles. I also added brussel sprouts because we have an abundance right now and they add great color to the dish!

These delightful little squares taste just like oatmeal raisin cookie dough. A healthy alternative that will satisfy your cravings for baked treats in just a small bite!

If you don’t think you can live without sugar this is the perfect treat to make in order to satisfy those cravings! It is the ideal chocolate treat that is just rich enough to make you not need too much to be satisfied, and they are actually very nutritious and full of antioxidants.

This soup is simple, vegan, and delicious! The curried cashew crème really makes this soup seem special even though it is a super simple soup to make.

We love kale anyways, but this is a fun way to eat the nutritious, leafy green. It satisfies that salty chip craving that most Americans have.

This is a delicious, quick and simple meal to whip up when you’re pressed for time.

Not your typical granola with pecans and cranberries...This granola is made with coconut oil an has dried mango and macadamia nuts—making it a delicious tropical treat! The macadamia nuts will melt in your mouth, and they are high in monosaturated fats, which are great for lowering LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. If using gluten free rolled oats, it also can be a gluten free granola!

These little pizza bites are great things to make when you have left over quinoa already cooked up. They make unique appetizers—perfect party food! Quinoa is a complete protein making it an excellent addition to any meal, and it is also an excellent source of magnesium!

These are great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Roasted potatoes (or home fries if you are enjoying them for breakfast) are quick to make and very delicious.

Not your typical hummus. This is a sweeter take on hummus due to the sweet potato. The sweet potato adds a whole new level of nutritious wonderfulness with all that added vitamin A it brings.

These are a healthy alternative to those no bake cookies we all used to love. They can also be made even healthier if you opt for using dried fruit, such as raisins or cranberries instead of chocolate chips. There are endless possibilities of what you could substitute in this recipe so go crazy and mix up a little! Try different nut butters, add dried fruit or dried berries, mix in chopped nuts--substitute whatever sounds good to you.

A fruit smoothie is a great way to start the day right! I chose to use strawberries, but mix it up and try different frozen berries and fruits. A banana is essential for a thicker, more filling shake.. I used the strawberry-kiwi Barlean’s Greens in this smoothie recipe, but the chocolate is also an absolutely delicious alternative! Both provide 20 fruits and vegetables per serving and are full of antioxidants and probiotics.

Homemade apple turnovers are delicious seasonal recipe. Enjoy these light crispy apple turnovers as a delightful special breakfast treat or with ice cream for dessert. Your family will all love these.