June 2021
The Outdoors are Calling…

June's calling card is the warmth of the sun against my skin, the smoky lure of the grill, the sound of the trail beneath my feet, the burst of juicy goodness of the berry, just-plucked from the vine—summer is a sensory soiree that makes every one of my senses pay attention. It's so easy to get caught up in the busyness of life, so this month I'm turning my eye outdoors as often as I can. I'm filling my calendar with hikes on local trails where I love to forage for edible flowers, farmers market visits to prepare the season's best plant-based picnics and barbecues for friends and family, tending my backyard garden, and even seizing routine moments, like taking the dogs out or setting the patio table, to stop and watch. I plan to pay attention and appreciate the many gifts of summer, especially the joy I get from the connection between the Earth, nature, and sustainably fueling every adventure with plant-based take-along treats, trail mixes, and picnic foods as well as delicious meals at home made from nature's locally grown and foraged best.

With Love and Gratitude,

Foraging for Food
Ready to dive into the wild outdoor pantry where you live? I've got expert Foraging for Food tips to get you started!

45 Plant-Powered Summer Picnic Recipes
Prep those backpacks and picnic baskets with inspiration from my collection of 45 Plant-Based Summer Picnic Recipes that you'll want to make all season.

A Disease-Proof Diet with Dr. Michael Greger
Check out my Live Chat with plant-based physician, Dr. Michael Greger. He provided a glimpse of his own diet habits, inspirations, and knowledge on how to disease-proof your life with a plant-based diet.

IG Plant-Based Cooking Show
Cook along with me on my Instagram Live Plant-Based Cooking S how! Live from my kitchen in Ojai every Thursday at 3 PST @SharonPalmerRD.

Get Sharon's Expert Advice on Snacking
Looking for vegan snacks to keep you satisfied between meals? I'm sharing my favorites here in this VeryWellFit article.

Sharon is on Unity Online Radio!
I had a such a wonderful time chatting with the fabulous Jazzy Vegetarian about plant-based eating. Tune in here to learn more about my new book, California Vegan, and my vegan cooking inspiration.

California Vegan is Live!
Make sure to pick up a copy of my new book, California Vegan, which is in bookstores and Amazon now! Learn more about the California plant-based vibe here.

Plant-Based Culinary Trip to Thailand
Explore the vibrant plant-based foods of Thailand on a culinary tour I'm cohosting with Oldways in February. Learn more about this exciting adventure here.

About Sharon
Sharon Palmer, MSFS, RD is The Plant-Powered Dietitian. She is an award-winning food and nutrition journalist based in Ojai, California. Sharon speaks, writes, and blogs about her passion for delicious, healthful, sustainable plant-based foods every day. Check out her three books, and don't forget to follow Sharon on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and her blog. If you'd like to work with Sharon, please contact her here.