Ancient man traveled for miles to obtain the medicinal benefits of sea vegetables (also known as seaweed), rich in minerals and antioxidants that alkalize the blood and strengthen the digestion. Sea vegetables contain virtually all of the minerals found in the ocean, and the broadest spectrum in any living plant. If you frequent Japanese restaurants, you [continue reading]
This Macadamia Nut Pesto is quick and easy blend of delicious, buttery macadamia nuts, fresh basil and spicy garlic. It’s great with any poultry dish, and you can even have it with your eggs like I did today, rolled up inside an omelette. Add a little avocado and/or fresh tomato for a beautiful, photo-worthy breakfast [continue reading]
I don’t know why, but last night at like 9:30pm I just started craving the crunchy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside texture of waffles. I live in downtown Austin, and the scooter isn’t so great on the highway – but I was so ferociously attached to this waffle plan I got a cab to Target (the only late-night store [continue reading]
I saw the most amazing sweet potatoes the other day and I was thinking I should turn them into burger buns. You could easily create a vegetarian or vegan burger, even a breakfast burger with this fun idea! So many possibilities….here’s mine to get you started! Sweet Potato Sliders You will need: knife, cutting board, [continue reading]
I made it to Austin! The first place I went was Whole Foods, right downtown. It’s one of the coolest Whole Foods I’ve ever been to – as it should be, it’s their flagship store! Even though I’m living out of a friend’s kitchen and won’t have all my own cookware for a few weeks, [continue reading]
Dear Readers, We’re getting close to Thanksgiving! As you know, I teach healthy cooking classes at Whole Foods Market once a month, but did you know the store offers many other free classes and events? One of my favorite store presenters is Whole Foods’ own Healthy Eating Specialist, Julie Magnussen. Julie and I have become [continue reading]
Have you ever heard of “Scotch Eggs?” Also known as an “Egg Devil” (hahah), traditional Scotch Eggs are made up of an egg wrapped in sausage meat, breaded and deep fried. Well that pretty much sounds like a party. I had never heard of them until my good friend and fellow blogger Shareen (who has [continue reading]
This is an updated remix of the No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Bars I made a few months ago. Maybe you’ve tried this variation, but if not – you’re going to love it. Keep in mind that you could EASILY substitute another kind of nut in this recipe (I love it with almond butter, personally) for [continue reading]
Good morning FitFam! So true confessions: I am like a kid at Christmas around purple vegetables. Why is this? I am not sure but they make me super happy! I got my hands on some gorgeous purple cauliflower the other day and my friend Powercakes inspired me with her #plantpower challenge. I kinda missed purple day [continue reading]
It’s officially Fall…and I’ll be featuring some great recipes all month that showcase some of my favorite seasonal foods! If you’re on instagram, you can participate in the Healthy Fall Dishes challenge that I am co-hosting this week with My Healthy Dish. Check out her amazing recipes! This recipe is basically my Pumpkin Chai Protein [continue reading]