Create the Life You Desire
The only vegetable my seven year old daughter will eat is a carrot. It must be raw, with nothing on it. She refuses to even consider dipping it in anything. Somehow, she is still alive. Meanwhile, my four year old will eat a huge bowl of salad like it’s a giant ice cream sundae, jubilantly … Read more
This is a strange fall in the mountains of Northern California. It’s November and we’ve had only one day of rain since summer ended. Instead the days are warm and sunny, with the spooky twist that it’s dark when I wake up and dark again by 5 p.m. I know it’s November because the chestnut … Read more
Whoa! If the combination of a watermelon smoothie and a broccoli smoothie sounds strange to you, you’re right, it’s crazy. We are living on the edge here, but no worries because that’s where life gets really good. And how can adding cacao nibs possibly make everything ok? They add fiber and an extra boost of … Read more
If you are one of those people who would eat chocolate with just about anything, the cacao nib is an amazing discovery. Nibs are simply crushed cacao beans. They provide complex chocolate flavor without any sugar (perfect food for a no-sugar challenge) so they can be used in both savory and sweet dishes. Cacao nibs … Read more
Smoothies. The self-improvement quick-fix (especially a sweet potato smoothie). Smoothies are always an option when we want to do something good for ourselves, but without a huge investment or life-changing reality-shattering consequences. Not feeling like getting out of bed before dawn for a two hour yoga and meditation practice? Not willing to live without your … Read more
Can a green smoothie be purple? Yes indeed! This Blueberry Ginger Smoothie is a perfect example of this smoothie paradox. I think it is totally acceptable for a green smoothie to be purple, as long as the recipe calls for a nice big handful of greens. This green smoothie recipe combines blueberries with ginger and … Read more
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” ― Hippocrates One of the best benefits of smoothies is that you can choose ingredients that give your smoothie special powers. It might be hard to get your smoothie to levitate or show you the future, but if you know what ingredients to use, smoothies … Read more
It is possible to eat amazing crepes while avoiding wheat and dairy. The trick to making delicious a gluten free crepe is to use a gluten-free flour blend that doesn’t have any strange flavors that over-power your delicate crepe. To sweeten the batter without adding sugar, we use an apple! The apple adds a touch of sweetness … Read more
Warning! This is no ordinary pizza, but that is to be expected if you want a healthy, vegan, gluten free alternative pizza. This vegan pizza recipe has tons of flavor and texture and is wheat free, dairy free, and soy free. Unlike many gluten free vegan pizza recipes, it doesn’t involve any fake cheese or … Read more
I confess that winter squash is not my favorite food. And if my husband hears the word “squash” you can be certain he’s thinking of running out the door to pick up Chinese take-out. Nevertheless, we prefer to eat what’s in season, and the health benefits of winter squash are substantial. (Winter squash like pumpkin … Read more