When we were in California, our friend Arana G., shared one of her family’s favorites. I’m sure that she could have come up with a better name (she gave it to me without a name), so I got stuck on a bit of alliteration while trying to give it a name. We enjoyed it and […]

Swiss chard is one of the spring vegetables that grows in our garden. If you’re not familiar with Swiss chard’s habits, I’ll tell you a little about it. This time of year in the mountain west, the perennial Swiss chard is sleeping; but in the spring it will awaken again. It’s so clever, you don’t […]

Our house guest wants this recipe – it has a very nice texture and the flavors are a hint of India. Ingredients: 2 cups cooked wheat berries 4 cups water 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup onion, chopped 2 teaspoons garlic, minced 11/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 cup red bell pepper, seeded and diced […]

You who are younger must keep in mind that how you live and what you eat matters in ways you may not have suspected. You already knew that your lifestyle choices could profoundly affect your own health. You already knew that your example of eating and lifestyle teaches more to your children than any amount […]

Think of corn as your starchy food (grain) not as your vegetable.

Neither wheat berries nor squash need always to be plain. This recipe is full of flavors and textures.

This recipe was the Grand Prize Winner of the 2010 Dr. Grandma’s Recipe Contest. Submitted by Donna Kelly, this is a creative recipe that uses Dr. Grandma’s Pancake and Waffle Mix. It is truly a savory delight! Makes 16 cakes; Total time 20 minutes Ingredients 4 10-inch long zucchinis (about 4 cups grated) Canola oil […]

Vic (Dr. Grandpa) and I have yams as a regular menu item – can something so easy and so delicious be so nutritious? I must admit that I don’t do anything special with them most of the time. I put the scrubbed yam in the microwave after sticking it with a fork a couple of […]

This recipe is done in a flash; but the flavor is worthy of guests. Ingredients: 2 cups wheat berries cooked to tender 4 – 5 cups water 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 teaspoon minced garlic ½ teaspoon ground cardamom ¼ teaspoon salt 2 – 3 cups diced papaya […]

Dr. Grandpa loved this recipe. He was especially fond of the ginger!