Onion and Green Garlic Soup
May 20 2013 by · Comments
What is green garlic you ask? Green garlic is young garlic that is harvested usually in the spring before the cloves have matured. It looks similar to a scallion with a white bulb and green stalks. The flavor is still very much a garlic flavor but is milder and less bitter. The bulb as wellRead more...
5 Foods I’m Loving Right Now
May 17 2013 by · Comments
Here in Southern California we are just a few weeks away from the the start of summer fruit season. Some of my favorite fruits have already starting popping up at the local organic market and my fruit obsession is in serious overdrive. Along with some delicious fruits here are a few other foods I’m lovingRead more...
Peanut Butter Granola
May 15 2013 by · Comments
Summer is fast approaching and if your family is anything like mine it means things are about to get busy. I’m always looking for healthy, tasty, portable snacks that will work whether we are at the pool, in the car or at the park. My family loves this crunchy granola and if you’re a peanutRead more...
Black Bean Potato Salad with Oil Free Avocado Dressing
May 13 2013 by · Comments
How many black bean salad recipes are there? I’m not sure, but here is one more to add to the list. It’s no surprise that black bean salad is so popular. You can’t go wrong with it. It has great taste and it’s nutritious. It’s easy to make and economical. This one is my currentRead more...
Sweet Blackberry Cornbread
May 08 2013 by · Comments
Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers, mothers to be, those that have a mother or know a mother. I think that covers about everyone. What would your perfect Mother’s Day look like? Would you like… breakfast in bed? A day at the spa? Hang out at the beach? A fancy dinner (that you didn’t cook)?Read more...
Savory Snackers
May 06 2013 by · Comments
Before becoming the California girl that I am now I first got my start in Michigan where I was born and raised. Long before I switched to a plant based diet I used to love going to a restaurant called Olga’s Kitchen. Olga’s was started in Michigan and most of it’s locations are still locatedRead more...
Happy Cinco De Mayo Recipe Round Up
May 03 2013 by · Comments
This Sunday is Cinco De Mayo and we’re here to help you celebrate with some amazingly delicious and healthy recipe ideas. Here are some of our favorite ‘Mexican’ inspired dishes that would be perfect for your Cinco De Mayo celebration. Mexicali Millet Naked Quesadillas Purple Pepper Black Bean Salad Fiery Mexican Soup Mexi-Cali PastaRead more...
Radish Greens with Creamy Miso Dressing
May 01 2013 by · Comments
Did you know radish greens were edible? I didn’t until recently. I was purchasing a bunch of french radishes from the farmer’s market and had commented on how pretty the color of the red radishes were against the green tops when the vendor told me that the greens were edible too. So, I took aRead more...
Loaded Veggie Salad with Sweet Italian Dressing
Apr 29 2013 by · Comments
Do you ever have those weeks where you feel like you’re running around from one thing to another and the next minute it’s bedtime and you’re beyond exhausted? Yeah, me too. Weeks like that make it hard for me to get in healthy and delicious meals so I like to throw together simple dishes thatRead more...
I Yam Stuffed
Apr 26 2013 by · Comments
I can honestly say these are best stuffed potatoes I’ve ever had. When Chef Matthew shared this recipe with me I immediately ran to the store and picked up all the ingredients. I even made a double batch so that I could enjoy one for dinner every night this week. I hope you enjoy thisRead more...
