This delicious dessert has become my go-to treat for taking to dinner parties and making for friends. It’s so easy – all you need are measuring cups and spoons and a blender! Add an extra tablespoon of cacao powder to make it even darker, and let me know if you like the video by hitting [continue reading]
And…this is the kind of awesomeness that happens when I run out of eggs. One of the great things about all of the different eating styles is that they can expand your cooking and eating range immensely. Whether it’s vegan, raw, paleo or vegetarian – people with different eating needs have been getting creative with [continue reading]
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]
Have you ever had food poisoning? Or maybe a horrible hangover that left you feeling like death? I ate something yesterday that destroyed me, kept me up throwing up all night until there didn’t seem to be anything left in my stomach (so sorry to be graphic!). It can happen to anyone – and no [continue reading]
I’m a huge fan of grilled onions! They make me cry like crazy when they’re raw, but cooked they’re sweet and delicious. Funny story actually, I never used to cry when I cut onions but since I had eye surgery it’s been unavoidable every time! Anyone else? This morning for breakfast I got hit with [continue reading]
Do you ever overindulge in sugar, alcohol or junk? I know I do – Easter being a fine example – it happens, and I would argue those occasional indulgences are an important part of living a healthy, balanced life. If you are focusing primarily on clean eating, those occurrences won’t derail you from your goals. [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]
Some days I wake up and just know it’s a pancake day. Today was one of those days…but it wasn’t an ordinary pancake craving, oh no – today I wanted CHOCOLATE PANCAKES. Very specific. I actually started making my Blueberry Protein Pancakes but it was like I couldn’t control what went into the batter and [continue reading]
Today I was sitting in the spin studio, getting ready to start class and I struck up a conversation with the woman to my right who had great tattoos on her arms and back. Ann told me that she got her work at a time in her life when she was really into tattoo subculture, [continue reading]