The upside of fall: warm, fragrant soups and stews. After yoga today, I had a hankering for a warm curry. Again, as is typical for me, I looked at what I had on hand: cauliflower, onions, coconut milk…we're off to a good start! This dish is...
I like ice cream. A lot. Me, who is ALWAYS cold, has been known to come in from the cold and reach for a bowl of ice cream instead of a warming tea - I know...
Oh how I love caramel apples! This time of year in particular, I just love the combination of a crisp tart apple and the salty sweet goodness of caramel. I found a recipe on my guilty pleasure site Thug Kitchen, which got me thinking about the match-made-in-Heaven...
Pretty much every time I think about "resolutions", drinking more water is at the top of the list. The fact that it keeps getting on the "list" should be a clue that I haven't found it easy to stick to. What has helped me significantly is to...
Juicing? Smoothies? What to do, what to do? It's kind of like trying to figure out what's better - getting a good night's sleep or drinking enough water. The short answer is...
While certainly not new, there's two new darlings in the nutrition world. Holy Basil (Tulsi) tea is considered the "Queen of Herbs" and the "elixir of life" for its many health benefits, most notably its ability to help the body tolerate stress; and gelatin (not...
This has quickly become my "go to" meal this summer. I have always been a super fan of avocados. They are about as close to a perfect food as any substance can be: so very nutrient dense and full of goodness. And don't be afraid...
Oh I really love this trail mix - in fact, I'm eating it right now...
Huge score at the Farmers' Market this weekend: peppers galore! Oh how I love fresh peppers with a great dressing and a pop of fresh onion! This dressing is a B-vitamin powerhouse and super easy to make. Vegans (and non-vegans alike) rely on nutritional yeast for...
I had the pleasure recently of having lunch at Barrie's Boon Burger. It's a nice, friendly vegan burger restaurant. I really enjoyed their kale salad, and, as I often do, went home to experiment. Local, large leaf kale, while super nutritious, can sometimes be tough...