Lynda Marren A returning Soul Food Salon guest speaker, Lynda teaches cooking classes at Kitchentown in Burlingame and Draegers in San...

Growing up in the health food capital of the world that is also at the heart of California's farmland, Santa Cruz, Kristi cultivated a...

Roberta Brinton, Ph.D. is Director of the Center for Innovation in Brain Science at the University of Arizona Health Sciences where she...

This Roasted Butternut Squash and Chickpea Bowl, inspired by Melissa Clark and modified by Jeanne Rosner, combines sweet, spicy, and...

These Butternut Squash Tacos are a flavorful, veggie-packed option with a smoky, spicy twist. The base of each taco starts with a layer...

This Avocado Cashew Crema is a smooth, dairy-free sauce that's perfect for adding creaminess to various dishes. The blend of soaked...

Dr. Jennifer Hartle is an environmental health scientist who researches the connections between chemical exposures, food policy, and...

This quick and simple pickled red onion recipe requires only a few basic ingredients: thinly sliced red onions, lime juice, water, sugar,...

Lemon Pesto Arugula Pizza offers a refreshing take on classic pizza. The base is a crispy crust, spread with a lemony pesto sauce made...

This is a traditional pesto recipe inspired by Michelle Hauser, MD. It is made using fresh basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan...

Laura Poppink is a local psychotherapist who specializes in leveraging the mind-body connection to help people tap into their potential...

This Kale, Quinoa, and Apple Salad is a wholesome dish combining kale, quinoa, and crisp apples with unsweetened tart cherries, hemp...

These Feel-Good Apple Muffins, inspired by Pinch of Yum, are topped with nuts or seeds, adding a delightful crunch and extra nutrients....

This Roasted Eggplant Dip, inspired by Ina Garten and modified by Jeanne Rosner, is a deliciously smoky and flavorful appetizer that...

SOUL Food Salon is a dynamic platform dedicated to sharing ideas, building confidence in living a vibrant life and gaining practical...

This Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake is not only easy to make but also a delicious combination of bright lemon and sweet blueberries. The cake...

Brie Mathers conducts connective school-wide body image events about media literacy and mindfulness. She has spoken to 60,000 teen girls...

This Roasted Tomato Tart with Ricotta and Pesto, inspired by Alexa Weibel and modified by Jeanne Rosner, begins by layering a puff...

Dr. Reshma Shah is a board-certified pediatric physician. She obtained her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Johns Hopkins...

These Vegetarian Eggplant Meatballs begin with sautéing cubed eggplant in olive oil with minced garlic until the pieces are tender and...