I love eating root vegetables, especially in the cool and cold weather months. There is something so comforting about eating these vegetables roasted to perfection; they are dense, soft, sweet, warming and create a sense of well-being. I use as many different colored vegetables as I can and add fun spices to please both my … Continue reading Roasted Root Vegetable Medley
This is a warm, comforting fall/winter dish that won't pack on the pounds. Kale, the heart of this recipe, packs a powerful nutritional punch. The addition of apple adds sweetness, and the fennel provides interest and another layer of yumminess. Serve as a side dish, or make it a main meal by adding protein--chicken sausage … Continue reading Apple Fennel Kale
Kale is one of my favorite leafy veggies. This powerhouse green is nutritious and delicious. What's not to love? Here's a short video showing a simple way to prepare and cook kale. Enjoy! Feel free to use another high-quality fat like grass-fed butter or coconut oil instead of olive oil. To make this dish vegetarian, … Continue reading Simple Kale Recipe [Video]
You may have noticed it's been quiet here at Words Are Food. The silence was due to an inability to write. Not because of a writer's block, but because of a life block. Our furry, four-legged son Hutch died two weeks ago today. We had to make the heart-breaking decision to put him down as … Continue reading Dealing with Grief
You've come up with an idea, a goal, a new direction for yourself in a moment of inspiration. You feel your heartbeat quicken, passion pumping through your veins, and can see your desired end-result as clearly as if watching on an HD flat screen T.V. Great feeling, right? The only problem is, you have no … Continue reading You don’t always need a map to start your journey
Kristin Rath 