Texas Caviar
This dip is perfect for a tailgate party. Bring lots of chips and be prepared to be very popular. Ingredients 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 orange bell pepper,…
Food as Love; Finding Your Hug
A couple of months ago, our cat, Little, became voraciously hungry. Little is my son’s cat, and having been raised by a young boy, he’s never wanted anything other…
WISH Summit for International Women’s Day
  March 8 was International Women’s Day, and twitter accounts all over the world were bursting with ways to honor women. March is also International Women’s History Month, and even…
Blood Sugar Solution, a new book by Mark Hyman, MD
You like to take responsibility for your own health, especially in today’s world of fast foods, gmo’s, and an abundance of overly processed snacks and nightly dinners. Doctor Mark Hyman,…
Red Foods for Heart Health
February is Heart Health Month in the US, and I was a guest on ABC’s “Let’s Talk Live” last week sharing five red foods for heart health. The American…
Superfood Truffles
Ingredients ½ cup coconut butter/oil, warmed to soften ¾ cup coconut nectar 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 drops vanilla stevia ¼ teaspoon sea salt 1 cup dried shredded coconut…
In My… Kitchen Bookshelf
When I entertain, I love to spend time going through my favorite cookbooks, or food websites, checking out what looks good. Fresh. Attainable. Beautiful to look at. Simple to make. …
Avocado-Corn Guacamole
Recipe reprinted from Raw Food Real World, by Sarma Melngailis Ingredients 6 ripe avocados, pitted 2 cups fresh corn kernels, cut from 2 ears (or use thawed frozen corn…
Winter Nutrition and Cleansing
Do you find it challenging, sometimes impossible, to stick to your healthy eating style in the winter? It can be even more challenging to begin a new eating style, as you struggle to resist heavy carbohydrates, and warm, fatty foods. You’re seeking comfort from the cold and dark months, and that mac and cheese tastes so darn good! Your body’s programmed to slow down, as it listens to its inner wisdom that says, rest, and conserve energy. Your body recalls centuries of your ancestors needing to store fat to survive, and this can add an extra inch -to -pinch in today’s world. So what do you do? You’re still recovering from an indulgent holiday season, and not feeling strong, lean and as glorious as possible after that January down-time. Why does a Cleanse make sense? Many cultures believe that cleansing 4 times a year, seasonally, is appropriate and ideal for your body. Learning to cleanse with the seasons can be liberating and balancing at the same time. Cleansing in the Winter months releases stored toxins and extra fat from the holidays, and it can help to ground you, to enjoy the winter months. Cleansing in winter puts you in touch…
Nutritional Style Chai
Chai is an ancient drink that’s a staple in the Eastern Indian culture. This traditional drink warms the body from the inside out by with traditional spices, creating a creamy, spicy, beverage that served warm or cold. The Chai I’m sharing today contains cardamon, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger, which creates a delicious aroma and taste, and you’ll be happy to know that it’s dairy free and vegan, too. I created this for a segment that I did for ABC-TV Let’s Talk Live. Ingredients 4 cups organic sugar free almond milk 4 cinnamon sticks or 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons green cardamom pods or 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon whole cloves 1/8 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1/4 cup sliced ginger 4 tbsp organic palm sugar or sweeten to taste with raw honey or stevia. Preparation 1. Place all of the ingredients except sweetener in a blender and blend. Strain in a fine strainer, and press pulp to release all milk. 2. Whisk in your choice of sweetener. Serve slightly warm or chilled, your preference.
