What does being healthy mean to me? by Debbie Peterson For sure, it has a slightly different meaning to each and every other person. But what is my definition? I think it’s important to remind ourselves of our definition of health, to remind us why we’re working so hard to […]
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These sweet potato and black bean patties are hearty and incredibly simple to make. Made with whole foods, versatile enough to include whatever food you have in the fridge, and packed with fiber, vitamin A, protein, and flavor. 15oz can black beans, well rinsed medium sweet potato, diced, steamed and […]
This simple, hearty dish will satisfy you and nourish you at the same time. Serves 4 gluten free and vegan Ingredients 1 cup cooked quinoa 10-12 baby boo choy, chopped 1 daikon radish, cubed 1 T coconut oil or ghee 1/4 cup stock (vegetable, chicken, beef) salt and pepper to […]
It’s always scary to read about additives and what these chemicals can potentially do. Part of the scariness is that they are in virtually all processed foods in some form or another and most of us are eating some kind of processed food every day as are our kids. One […]
Cravings can come in many forms: salty, sweet, spicy, fatty fried foods… Cravings definitely have a way of potentially derailing our eating goals for the day, but are all cravings created equal? These signs may be our body’s way of indicating that our nutritional needs are not being met. Cravings, […]
You gave up gluten, dairy, processed food, and bravely drank a green smoothie every day for two months…but still refuse to give up your nightly red wine? Welcome to the club. Some diet habits are easier to kick than others; partly because you know eliminating, say, sugar from your diet […]
I first discovered this Brownies recipe at Whole Foods and have made it numerous times, tweaking it to make it my own. It’s a guilt-free sweet with no gluten that satisfies and nourishes. What is better than that? Created by Deb Peterson One of the biggest quests I have in my […]
As the chill starts to blanket us this fall, this soup is warming and comforting. 1 T coconut oil 1 medium onion, chopped Sauté above on medium heat till onions are well done. 1-2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 t curry powder 1 t cumin ¼ t red pepper flakes (optional) […]
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Recipe seeds from a roasted pumpkin – do not rinse 2 t olive oil sea salt a few dashes turmeric a few dashes cumin a few dashes cayenne ground black pepper Stir together and lay out on a baking sheet. Roast on 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes
Can you tell we like avocados? It’s on the cover of our cookbook, its our logo on our business cards, its the color of our rack cards and all of our marketing material. We also created a podcast all about their goodness. Listen here. Why do we like them so much? […]
Coconut oil is enjoying its time in the spotlight these days as both a superfood in the kitchen and a miracle worker for countless cosmetic and personal uses. From a more exotic take on vegetable stir fry to excellent waterproof makeup remover (trust us on this one!) coconut oil is […]
Hooray garden tomatoes! Though I often begin mourning the end of summer the last couple weeks of August, I do celebrate the abundance late summer brings us when my tomato plants can’t seem to stop producing (Yay!). Did you know that though tomatoes are mostly thought of in Italian cuisine, […]