Got a hot date with the guy you met in the elevator? (You little tramp [wink, wink].) Suggest dinner at your place. If you’re looking to impress him with more than just your ridiculously good looks and charisma, this gourmet ravioli dish dolled up by a savory sage sauce is your golden ticket to Pleasureville. [...]
Hello to “home-style” frosting—fresh and not from a plastic tub. Goodness without guilt. I use carob in my cake to cut down on the caffeine, and because I love carob for its malty richflavor. This cake is to live for, it’s one of my favorites. MAKES ABOUT 6 SERVINGS FUDGE CAKE 3 cups dry walnuts [...]
This is the perfect fall soup. It reminds me of multicolored leaves, a slight chill forming in the air, and adorable trick-or-treaters. High in Vitamin C, pumpkin is also a great immune system builder for flu season. Pumpkin Soup Ingredients (Makes 6 Servings/Vegan) 3 tablespoons Earth Balance 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, [...]
Cucumber Supports Seasonal Fare Find your food rhythm by eating what the season provides--such as cucumbers in the summer. “The rhythm of life is when you experience your own body, mind and soul.” At least that’s the instruction from my Yogi tea bag said this morning. Yoga teaches us to find our rhythm by connecting [...]
Celery, Beet and Carrot Spring Detox Juice This brightly colored drink offers the sweetness of beets and carrots, the saltiness of celery, and the peppery overtones of radishes, garlic, and black pepper. Parsley adds a refreshing touch of green. Spring is nature's detoxification and cleanse season. The sweet cheesecake, buttery pecan pie, and rich food [...]
A friend of mine who lives in a canyon has a kumquat tree in his yard. I was staying there when I received a last-minute invitation to a potluck dinner and looked around to see what would be easily available without a trip to the store. The decision: kumquat rosemary rice. Since the rind of [...]
Seasonal Citrus In Surprising Colors With Spring-Cleansing Benefits Of course we know that citrus fruits like oranges, tangerines and lemons are high in Vitamin C, and that accordingly they help strengthen our immune system. But did you know they also help to detoxify the blood? Surprisingly colorful varieties of citrus provide additional health benefits and [...]
When we feel tuned in with our body, we pay attention to what it needs to be healthy, and what is needed to heal when sick. When I am not feeling well, one of the first things that my body asks for is something nurturing and grounding—such as mung beans in any form. And when [...]
In the weeks and hours leading up to the romantic benchmark of Valentine’s Day, chocolate buying and consumption skyrockets. Chocolate can be either a form of junk food or an ambrosia worthy of our divine nature, depending on what is combined with the bittersweet base. Not all chocolate is created equally and many of the [...]
Five Surprisingly Seasonal And Sensual Foods You know greens are good for you, right? In terms of our overall health, we all know greens help fight cancer, provide fiber and help us fill up on vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients without breaking the calorie bank. Did you also know that eating green foods can actually help heal [...]