Summer Shorts- Tomato Cucumber Season All winter I dream of the ways I’ll eat freshly picked tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers all summer long. Greek salad is one of my favorite ways to enjoy the summer bounty of fresh tomatoes and cucumbers. Traditional greek salad is read more
Summer Season Welcome to Good Mood Brain Food’s Summer Shorts series, where I’ll be sharing recipes with a short post than normal, with hopes that I can spend less time writing blog posts and more time cooking and sharing new recipes (and who really wants read more
Popsicles are one of the best treats on a hot summer day. These fruit and yogurt pops feature a chamomile-infused simple syrup, which add an irresistible floral aroma, along with the cooling and calming benefits of chamomile. Popsicle Season To make these popsicles, you’ll first read more
5-ingredient salmon walnut pate comes together in a flash. Salmon and walnuts are both loaded with omega-3s, essential nutrients that give your brain (and heart) a major boost. Feta and olive oil give this spread its creaminess, and lemon juice brightens and lightens its flavor. read more
Curtido is a fermented cabbage slaw from El Salvador that is traditionally served with pupusas. Curtido adds crunch and an acidic pop of flavor to dishes. Try it with tacos, braised meats, or grain bowls. Curtido El Salvadoran curtido is made of shredded cabbage, onion, read more
Thin and crisp slices of fennel and root vegetables topped with lots of fresh herbs and a bright lemon vinaigrette. This salad hits all the right notes for what I crave in spring- no oven needed, light and tangy flavors, and lots of fresh herbs. read more
This rosemary and grapefruit olive oil cake is everything. The flavors are fresh and light, with a hint of bitterness that makes it irresistible. And it’s topped with a simple grapefruit glaze that you don’t want to skip. The glaze adds a lovely pink hue read more
self-care season Adaptogens are herbs that help the body adapt and respond to stress. For my post-concussion symptoms, I’ve been using the adaptogen ashwagandha to support my nervous system, reduce anxiety, and help calm my brain’s fight-of-flight response. Combining ashwagandha and ghee is a common read more
thankful season The week before Thanksgiving includes the anniversary of the concussion that changed my life. In those first months after my concussion, I was stuck on the couch and couldn’t stand up without feeling like the world was spinning. I could barely get off read more
tender greens season Every spring I plant Swiss chard in my garden, and all summer struggle to use it in the kitchen and curse myself for wasting precious garden space on it. Swiss chard is best cook in liquids, either braised in a skillet or read more