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 […]
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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, […]
Summer is officially here, and with this beautiful season comes some hot, steamy days. Instead of cooling off with typical (artificially sweetened) frozen fruit pops, try this nourishing recipe for fruit and yogurt smoothie cups. Filled with natural sweetness, wholesome crunch, and pure protein, these cups are the perfect way […]
Avocado Blueberry Muffins Ingredients: 2 c all-purpose flour (or gluten free flour) 2 t baking powder ½ t. baking soda ½ t. sea salt 1 ripe Hass Avocado 3/4 cup coconut palm or maple sugar 1 egg 1 t vanilla extract 1 c plain Greek yogurt 6 oz fresh organic […]
fresh, simple strawberry salad
Don’t let your fresh strawberries go to the compost! Freeze them if you have a big bundle and use them in this simple and delicious dish. You have to freeze two layers so plan ahead. raw strawberry and cashew pie first layer 3 bananas 2 cups frozen strawberries {or other […]
In this episode, we discuss one of our favorite foods, the history of it, the nutrition in it, and ways to eat it! We also talk about how to preserve it best. We Love Avocados
…health benefits of what you consume are maximized during the food’s peak season.
This weekend, I took the opportunity of my rare blank calendar to do a three-day fast. When I tell people about this, I always get the same reactions: “I could never do that,” or “No way–I’m hypoglycemic,” or “I’m miserable if I even skip one meal,” or the questions: “But […]
In the last part of our three-part series on We Love Sugar, we share strategies for dealing with sugar cravings. Please share your own experiences and ideas.
We recently made this at our PLAY. EAT. CHAT. (Part VI) event hosted by Keri Martin of Second Life Bikes. SERVES 6 GLUTEN FREE VEGETARIAN This recipe, adapted from one in Vegetarian Times is chock full of vitamin C, which is the body’s primary water-soluble antioxidant, able to neutralize free radicals […]
This recipe was adapted from one in the Cooks Illustrated magazine. A couple substituted ingredients make it even healthier than it already is with the chock full of fresh vegetables. The pistou adds another layer of flavor, though the soup is clean and delicious by itself. If you want a […]