An Ayurvedic delight, especially given the seasonal change unfolding into fall, a perfect time to take charge of nourishing our system. Healing, warming spices of ginger, and curries create a calming meal. This dish is easy on the digestion, loaded with protein and entirely vegetarian. And in no time, easy to prepare and made with some noted, on hand ingredients.

Your ingredients, soak in a bowl of water over night 1-2 cups mung beans then be as creative as you choose to be with your vegetables, mix & change up: 1 -2 cups chopped vegetables. For this preparation I used a 1 yam, 3 carrots, a bunch of kale, 1 zucchini, 8 spears of asparagus. (feel free to use peas/pea pods, swiss chard, spinach, or winter veggies if your prefer.)

6 cups water, or less depending upon how dense or soupy you like this to be. Season with sea salt.

I prefer to cook the basamati rice separately in a rice cooker for perfect doneness of rice. Then add to mixture after it is finished, incorporating rice in ladle by ladle until thickened to your choice.

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Add to a skillet 2 tablespoons or more if needed, of organic coconut oil, and 1 inch diced fresh ginger, and 2 tablespoons (or more ) red curry. Let this slowly cook until ingredients blossom and expand for approximately 5 minutes. Your nose will smell the curried scent and sense the time. Remove from heat. And incorporate into the vegetable mixture, stirring well, which follows:

Cook the yam, and carrots first with the mung beans, simmer about 20-30 minutes until mung beans are tender. Then toss the kale, asparagus and diced zucchini into pot, which will take only about 8 minutes further to cook.
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Who doesn't like something easy to whip up on the fly, that's healthy, nutritious and easy on the budget? 

Begin with inspirational, and simple ingredients: red lentils add amazing color to the dish, fresh kale, a small onion and a bit of garlic. 

Approximately 1/2 cup red lentils, rinsed, covered with just enough water, and slowly simmered for 15 to 20 minutes. Undercook slightly, keeping a bit of crunch that will add a nuttiness and super texture to the dish.

​Chop a small yellow onion, add your garlic and slowly cook in olive oil, covered about 20 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent. Season with sea salt.

Get your pasta water boiling and add your kale for 3 minutes, taking care not to over cook. Scoop kale out, drain in colander and add to onion mixture incorporating the red lentils. 

Cook your pasta, I use a veggie blend, and cook al dente. Drain well in colander and put in pasta bowl then toss with kale, red lentils and onion mixture. Now add fresh grated romano-picorina cheese, cracked black pepper and enjoy!

Okay, I had to stop my car when I spied these cuties grazing on my friend's sheep fescue! I thought how like her to adopt some goats. Which naturally led to an email query: what's the story? Only to learn they are out on loan from 'GOat Green Cape Cod'!
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​Yes.'GOat Green Cape Cod' is all about natural vegetation management! Eco friendly grazers, mowing their way through invasive weeds, brush, poison ivy, and thorny brush restoring balance!
And the best part?  All accomplished without herbicides!

Call or email Stacey Greaves for more information on her goats to the rescue:

508-737-7895

goatgreencapecod@gmail.com

You'll be glad you did!

Create a Savory Pie Scrumptiousness! And so easy to throw together for a delicious meal in no time flat! How does 30 minutes sound? I'll guide you through the steps & share what puts the magic kick into this dish.  
a little back ground on me: born into a family who's father was a chef & restauranteur, combined with a creative - gourmet cook of a mother in her own right, I was some how showered with culinary gifts of appreciation. for those who know me, know that I'm a 'foodie', an affectionato of food, & know that I feel there is nothing more meaningful in life than to sit down to a meal shared with family & friends. yes, the meaning of life.
anyway, onto a savory pie, that brings us there...

I begin with some organic & locally grown produce from 'Not Enough Acres' in East Dennis. Broccoli rob & cremini mushrooms. Rinse well & set aside to drain while chopping up 1 small yellow onion.

sauté the chopped up onion in olive oil to soften & add the cremini mushrooms, about 7 minutes until the onions are translucent. set aside & turn off burner. 

the onions & cremini mushrooms will look like this. now add a bunch of fresh chopped parsley.

blanche the broccoli rob for 2 minutes & remove from water & drain well. set aside.

grate a generous cup plus of aged white cheddar cheese, add a half cup or so of non fat feta cheese, & add 3/4 of a cup of non fat ricotta. to this add your herbs, additional parsley, dill & red pepper flakes (don't be shy) this is going to give you that 'kick' & brings 'zip' to the savory pie.
in a separate bowl whisk 3 eggs & incorporate, gently folding into the cheese mixture. don't over work.
now add your sautéed onion, cremini mushrooms & broccoli rob, again folding in gently.

this is what your savory mix will look like, thick & meaty in texture.

partially bake a deep dish pie shell to ensure that the crust is cooked through. about 6 - 8 minutes in a 400 degree pre heated oven. then pour your savory pie mix into shell & bake for 45 minutes in a 400 degree oven or until when a knife is inserted - comes out clean. the aromatic fragrance will fill & capture your senses! another indicator that the pie is done & ready to enjoy!

your savory delight is perfect with a salad & a glass of sauvignon blanc that is tart & crisp.
depending upon the vegetables you choose, you may want to add a bit of zest from a lemon. but whatever you do, be brave, be bold, explore & play around with your ingredients! the secret is in the herbs, (parsley & dill) red pepper flakes & or lemon zest. bon appetite from the cape cod sandbar in harwich! ; ) 

Shown top side with Danielle on deck and amazing views of a perfect Cape Cod day! I know one thing for sure, that this event will be marked on my calendar for next year, as a must to attend. I'm in 100%. Nurturing, rejuvenating, inspiring, supporting... which resonates deep within us all. 'We Can' is the foundation of Community!

On my drive out from Wychmere Beach Club, along the bricked path road, I paused and smiled... reading and taking a moment to photograph a sign with a message by Henry David Thoreau: "Go Confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined."

After all, 'We Can'!             www.WECANCenter.org

New and Note Worthy ~ Upcoming Event: 
Another Way To Support We Can
Orleans Wine & Spirits Annual Grand Tasting
enjoy a relaxing night tasting a great selection of outstanding wines from around the world, including the new We Can vintages,  all complimented by the Wequassett Resort with an array of scrumptious hors d'oeuvres.

Date: Wednesday, June 24th from 6:00 ~ 8:00 P.M.
Where: Wequassett Resort & Golf Club
Cape Cod's premier luxury seaside resort
2173 Route 28, Harwich, MA

Reservations Required. $50,00. per person 
($20.00 donated to We Can) To reserve a spot: call 508-255-2812
or reserve in person at Orleans Wine & Spirits, 9 West Road, Orleans.

The absolute best Gelato with 24 amazing flavors to tantalize your cravings has arrived in Dennis Village at Good Fellas Gelateria! And just in time to kick off the summer season! 
Kudos and thanks go to the vision of proprietor's Paul Sullivan & 
Chuck Deluga... a couple of good fellas, really!

One of my favorite outings is the exploration of our Cape Cod bay beaches... and sometimes as a Realtor I am lucky enough to receive the phone call for a market analysis that takes me to spectacular Cape Cod waterfront as shown in these photos.

Tucked in between the sand dunes is a sand covered board walk with rope railing leading to the vast Cape Cod Bay.

Endless views found on top of dune, and the smell of fresh salt air stimulates, heightens the senses. The sounds of surf are sure to lull any stresses away.

A place to refresh within and pause... unspoiled terrain, private and off the beaten path. Can you guess where? Hint: near Coles Pond... sssh, don't tell!

I love the winding sand dune path leading to the beach, and anticipate the views just beyond!
Amazing coastline, amazing beauty, amazing waterfront in East Dennis!

New & Note Worthy Upcoming Events: 
"Exploring the Native Lands of Monomoyick Territory. 
A Series of Three Guided Walks. Dates: 3/28, 4/4, 4/11
To Register or For More Information Go To: www.harwichconservationtrust.org