The phrase "Be a Yocal, Buy Local" still rings in my head from my Bozeman, Montana days. Yes I used to live there and loved it! The co-op there had stickers with the above phrase that I had plastered on my Nalgene water bottle. (No, I do not use a Nalgene bottle anymore....stainless steel for us now!).

Nori rolls have long been a favorite in our household, offering a nourishing and satisfying option for meals and snacks alike. They were a staple throughout my pregnancies—even during the 17 weeks of intense nausea I experienced while carrying twins, I could still enjoy them! Their simplicity, nutrient density, and versatility make them an excellent choice for any time of day. Whether we’re heading out for a hike, spending a day at the beach, enjoying the mountains, or traveling by plane, these rolls always come along. They are the ultimate portable, healthy snack—convenient, flavorful, and packed with essential nutrients.

I recently received a birthday gift in the mail from my mother-in-law. It was a colorful apron that she picked up during her travels to Salt Lake City. On the pocket reads: "One World, Everybody Eats." So what do you eat, I ask? We are all so genetically, biochemically, and individually unique. As Dr. Jeff Bland always says: "The food of one can be the poison of another" or something to that effect. As we age and become wiser, hopefully we listen to the cues of our bodies, and consume foods which will truly nourish us....as individuals.

Living in the Pacific Northwest we are blessed with a bounty of fresh, wild salmon, some of which comes from the pacific coast and some from Alaska. My cooking creativity is sparked just by looking at the plump and glossy, pink-hued fillets.