According to Ayurveda, as the days lengthen, we enter into a cycle dominated by the energy of the fiery pitta dosha. This is a time for outdoor activities: working in the garden, enjoying picnics, and gathering with friends and family at parks or beaches. Our bodies crave more fruits and vegetables as well as refreshing [...]
Strawberry Smoothie According to Ayurveda, in the summer season, we enter into a cycle dominated by the energy of the fiery pitta dosha. This is a time for outdoor activities: working in the garden, enjoying picnics, and gathering with friends and family at parks or beaches. Our bodies crave more fruits and vegetables as well [...]
A Modern Vegan Classic for your favorite summer burger by Joy Pierson, Angel Ramos & Jorge Pineda Burgers and fries are a perennial lunchtime favorite. At Candle 79, we spice our hearty bean-and-rice-based burger with the rich and smoky flavors of chipotle chile powder and smoked paprika. We top it with slices of creamy avocado [...]
Photo by David Young-Wolff (www.davidyoung-wolff.com) A Bowl of Summer’s Bounty With so many delicious fruits and vegetables ripening in the summer, it’s an ideal time to mix up a tasty salad. This versatile, portable coleslaw is perfect for summer parties and barbecues. The base mixture of cancer-fighting cabbage becomes more tender [...]
Savory Chia Wrap * Dehydrator required Ingredients ¼ cup chia seeds 3 tomatoes 1 avocado 1 Tbsp oregano or 2 sprigs fresh oregano 1 Tbsp olive oil dash of sea salt dash of pepper Directions Put all ingredients in the food processor with the chop tool and purée until smooth. Place a teflex sheet on [...]
Cool off with these Fruit- and Veggie-Based Recipes for Summer According to Ayurveda, as the days lengthen, we enter into a cycle dominated by the energy of the fiery pitta dosha. This is a time for outdoor activities: working in the garden, enjoying picnics, and gathering with friends and family at parks or beaches. Our [...]
Mind-Blowing Vegan Burger Ah yes, the great American burger. Whether it’s a fast food version or made over a sizzling barbecue, the burger has permeated our culture for good. Synonymous with carefree days and overall indulgence, the burger has become a pariah to health nuts. However, this non-meat, juicy vegan burger patty is [...]
Community Supported Agriculture By Red Jen Ford Before managing a farmer’s market, I was a member of a CSA – Community Supported Agriculture. At the time, the only CSAs available were of the traditional model: pay a flat fee directly to the farmer or coalition of farmers at the start of each season and reap [...]
Hemp in the Kitchen Beyond stereotypes—hemp is a nutritious superfood. George Washington said it best, “Oh, the mighty hemp seed; sow it everywhere.” Our forefathers reaped the financial and industrial harvest of this versatile crop used for fuel, food, clothing, building materials, skin care products, biodegradable plastics, paper, and more. It wasn’t until 1937 [...]
The Chia Seed: A New, Old and Raw Alternative By Blythe Metz Photos by Carla Cummings http://home.earthlink.net/~carlacummings/ The chia seed is an exceptionally nutritious and versatile food. This small black seed, made famous in the 1980s by the Chia Pet, tops the charts for foods with high levels of bioavailable omega 3 fatty acids, fiber, protein, [...]