Jim Robinson

Jim has had a love of veggie gardening and cooking for most of his life, but it wasn’t until he was diagnosed with heart disease that he got the wake-up call he needed to begin his personal wellness journey in earnest. He made major changes to his diet, limiting processed junk food and emphasizing plant-forward, whole-foods. The result has been a major drop in his cholesterol levels and a weight loss of nearly 30 pounds. This transformative experience ignites Jim's zeal for empowering others on their wellness journeys.

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Frozen basil leaves (basilius) formed into cubes with fresh basil on a table with some in a plastic sandwich bag.

6 Ways to Preserve Fresh Basil

Whether you freeze it, infuse it, dry it, or turn it into delicious pesto, there are many great ways to preserve fresh basil so you can enjoy it all winter long. Here are six of my favorite methods.

Thai Chicken Coconut Curry

This Thai Chicken Coconut Curry is bursting with flavor and is easy to make. Fresh spices pair perfectly with umami fish sauce and subtly sweet coconut milk for a satisfying dinner the whole family will love.

Raw Green Organic Garlic Scapes Ready to Use.

How to Use Garlic Scapes (and When to Harvest Them)

Garlic scapes are a natural byproduct of growing hardneck garlic, but few gardeners put them to use. Find out why you shouldn’t overlook this versatile veggie and how to use it in your cooking.

Strawberry Summer Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette.

Summer Strawberry Salad

This bright and healthy vegan summer salad is the perfect way to utilize the fruits of your summer harvest. Tangy strawberries, zesty red onions, fresh greens, and homemade strawberry dressing come together for the perfect lunch or a wonderful dinner side salad.

Roasted Tomato Risotto

This simple roasted tomato risotto is incredibly flavorful thanks to tangy roasted tomatoes, sauteed onion, and a dash of wine. It makes a wonderfully decadent meal for weeknights and weekends alike.

Close-up of rhubarb red stems growing in the vegetable garden.

Fruits and Vegetables in Season in May

Minimize your impact this month and get the most for your buck by buying only the freshest fruits and vegetables in season in May.

Cold Asian Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce

This cold Asian noodle salad features a deliciously complex peanut sauce that melds savory, salty, spicy, and sweet. Combined with rice noodles, baby bok choy, and cucumber, this salad makes for the perfect gluten-free lunch or easy dinner.

A close-up view of an open jar of dandelion jelly with a dandelion flower and jelly spread on toast in the background.

How to Make Dandelion Jelly

Delicious dandelion jelly one of the first flower jellies you can make in the spring. It brings all the sweetness of the season, is super easy to make, and is the perfect topper for a variety of baked goods and breakfasts.

Leeks, allium ampeloprasum growing in plastic pipes to blanch and extend the stems in a vegetable garden, variety Musselburgh.

How (and Why) To Blanch Leeks in the Garden

The key to growing leeks with long, white, tender stems is to blanch them in the garden. Find out why blanching is important and how to blanch leeks using two simple methods.

Fiddleheads with Shiitake Mushrooms and Garlic.

Sautéed Fiddleheads with Shiitake Mushrooms & Garlic

This super simple fiddlehead & mushroom recipe comes together in less than 20 minutes. The earthy, savory flavor of the fiddleheads blends with zesty garlic and meaty shiitakes to create a unique and versatile side dish.

Fresh strawberries growing in a garden and ready to pick.

Here’s When Strawberries Are In Peak Season In The U.S.

You can’t beat the flavor of perfectly ripe strawberries. Find out when strawberries are in peak season based on the variety and your local region.

20 Fresh Kiwi Fruit Recipes to Try

Aside from being delicious, kiwi contains more vitamin C than oranges and helps with digestion. Read up on these 20 kiwi recipes to take advantage of this refreshing super fruit.

Wild Ramps (Allium tricoccum) growing outdoors.

When are Wild Ramps in Season? (And Where to Find Them)

Wild ramps are exceptionally delicious and boast high nutritional value. Learn how to get your hands on this foraged find, and once you score some, read up on the best recipes to make.

top down cropped photo of a serving dish containing grilled spring vegetables including french green beans, spring onions, sugar snap peas, asparagus, leeks, and artichokes, glisten with a homemade lemon parsley butter

Grilled Spring Greens with Homemade Lemon Parsley Butter

Simple grilled spring greens with homemade lemon parsley butter make the perfect side dish to celebrate spring. This dish goes well with grilled main dishes like chicken or salmon.

A woman harvesting wild garlic mustard, growing outdoors.

15 Wild Edible Plants to Forage This Spring

Foraging for wild edible plants is the perfect way to celebrate spring and add some much-needed variety to your culinary menu. Here are 15 edible plants worth hunting down.

Roasted Garlic, Leek and Tomato Soup. A delicious, warming soup that's subtly spicy and totally comforting

Roasted Garlic and Leek Soup

This comforting Roasted Garlic and Leek Soup combines the mellowed flavors of roasted garlic with the subtle taste of leeks. Enhanced with spices and sweet potato, it’s a perfect cool-weather treat.

Blood Orange Salad with Balsamic Vinegar & Olive Oil

A delicious winter salad featuring blood oranges and balsamic vinegar. A perfect balance of sweet and savory, the flavors in this salad are fresh, bright, and just what you need to shake the late winter blues!

Huevos Rancheros

A delicious and easy, baked breakfast. Huevos Rancheros is guaranteed to turn your morning up a notch. Full of tomatoes, onions, black beans, potatoes, and cheese – what more could you want from a breakfast plate?

Kiwi picking season. Kiwi on a kiwi tree plantation with with huge clusters of fruits. Garden with trees and organic fruits. Solar light and leaf movement.

When is Kiwi in Season?

Learn all about when kiwi is in season locally and around the world. Plus, discover the benefits of consuming kiwi during its peak season and how to make a more sustainable choice when it comes to purchasing this delicious fruit.

Winter Citrus Salad with blood oranges, cara cara oranges, grapefruit, and avocados.

Winter Citrus Salad with Honey Vinaigrette

This Winter Citrus Salad combines sweet and tangy citrus fruits, creamy avocado, rich goat cheese, crunchy almonds, and peppery arugula, all brought together with a zesty and sweet honey citrus vinaigrette. The addition of thyme in the dressing adds a subtle earthy note that complements the citrus flavors beautifully.

Cinnamon-Roasted Sweet Potatoes

This cinnamon-roasted sweet potatoes recipe combines sweet honey and cinnamon with savory garlic and thyme for a complex flavor you’ll love. It’s gluten-free, packed with beta-carotene, and the perfect side dish for any dinner.

Blood oranges in a metal basket on a wood background.

When Are Blood Oranges in Season?

Blood oranges are becoming more popular and widely available in the US and for good reason. Find out when you can buy blood oranges in your region, what varieties are available, and why they are worth hunting down.

Blueberry Overnight Oats

This blueberry overnight oats recipe is easy to make, low-calorie, and the perfect way to get your day off to the right start. It makes the perfect breakfast for busy weekday mornings and can be easily customized to fit your tastes.

Harvest Chicken Casserole

This delicious Harvest Chicken Casserole recipe features all the flavors of the season including sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and cranberries. Finished with chicken and bubbly cheddar, it’s the perfect dish for seasonal celebrations.

Breakfast Chia Pudding

This energizing breakfast chia pudding recipe features plenty of protein and healthy fats from pecans and chia seeds. Dates and cinnamon add the perfect touch of sweetness for an easy gluten-free breakfast for busy weekday mornings.

Roasted Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts

This easy roasted cauliflower and Brussels sprouts recipe uses overnight marinating to infuse the vegetables with fresh rosemary and spices. Top with Parmesan cheese and a spritz of lemon for the perfect vegetarian side dish.

Spicy shrimp and kale served over angel hair pasta on a white plate.

Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Kale & Pasta

This easy spicy garlic shrimp with kale and pasta recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners. It’s bursting with flavor, protein-packed, and a wonderful way to add some variety to your meals without adding difficulty.

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Kale & Goat Cheese

This roasted butternut squash salad recipe features creamy goat cheese crumbles, zesty red onion, and tart dried cranberries, all finished with perfectly roasted squash and maple dijon vinaigrette. It makes an excellent lunch, dinner, or side.

Fig & Arugula Salad with Burrata

This fig and arugula salad features roasted figs marinated in a tangy-sweet balsamic and maple dressing. But what sets it apart is the decadent burrata cheese. It’s more than just a salad, it’s an experience!

Coconut Carrot Soup

Coconut Carrot Soup is a fall-inspired soup that is blended with carrots and sweet potatoes and spiced with a warm blend of curry powder and a swirl of coconut milk.

Smoked Salmon Omelet

A pillowy soft omelet filled with smoked salmon, and lemony capers, and topped with fresh tomato slices is an unexpected quick breakfast or brunch that is filling, and delicious.

Black Bean and Butternut Squash Chili in a Dutch oven topped with Avocado and lime.

Black Bean & Butternut Squash Chili

Indulge in the rich, hearty flavors of fall with this Black Bean & Butternut Squash Chili. A one-pot, nutrient-rich meal that’s easy to prepare, perfect for cozy, brisk evenings. Enjoy a blend of savory spices, tender butternut squash, and protein-packed black beans.

Healthy Apple Bread

This Healthy Apple Bread recipe features a warm center of perfectly baked apple slices surrounded by a delicious spiced whole wheat flour batter and topped with a to-die-for brown sugar and oat crumble.

Frozen, pureed butternut squash in a zip-top freezer bag.

How to Freeze Butternut Squash

Savor the nutty flavor of butternut squash all year round with these easy freezing methods. Lock in the nutrients and taste of this fall favorite, ready to enhance your winter meals. Enjoy cubed or pureed, offering versatility in your favorite fall and winter recipes.