Aqua Fresca Hydrators
When I was traveling through Mexico, outdoor vendors were selling these refreshing mouth-watering infusion of fresh fruit everywhere. I couldn’t …
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Smoothies
The electrolyte green smoothie maintains hydration and is my daily lifeblood. What makes it so vital is the nutrient-rich chlorophyll …
Cleaning out the Pantry
Ah yes, the pantry. Every chef’s secret arsenal. At the beginning of each year, I inventory my pantry of what’s …
Spice Blends & Salt Fusions
It wasn’t that long ago—maybe a hundred and fifty years—when merchants combed the spice gardens of India and the Middle …
Indonesian Curry-Coconut Soup with Shrimp
Fresh ingredients, vibrant color, exotic flavors, and uberous creamy coconut, come together in one bowl to float across your palette …
Vegan Southwest Taco Salad with Chipotle Mayo
What to do with leftover Meatless Tex Mex chili? Turn it into tacos or taco salad. I remember my first …
Double Dipped Smoothie Pops
A double-dipper, that’s me in a nutshell. I’ve been known to want my cake and eat it too, which in …
Is Vegan Butter Really Butter?
Let’s face it, vegan butter is… well, margarine. At best, it’s a butter-like spread. When you remove cream from the …
Infused Oils
Lemon …
Collard Wrapped Spring Rolls with Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce
These spring rolls are a bit unconventional. I replaced the meat mixture with a spicy blend of black bean sauce …
GF-Vegan White Chocolate Cheesecakes with Almond Crust & Coconut Whipped Cream
No-bake cheesecakes have been reborn! And just in time for spring flings, bridal/baby showers, and summer buffets. Almonds and cashews …
GF-Vegan, Grab & Glow Bars
Do they really make you glow? Well, you know what they say, there’s no truth in advertising. But I found …
Baja Shrimp Tostadas with Tomatillo Sauce
The last time I was in Cabo San Lucas was in 2014. I remember how delicious the grilled shrimp tacos …
Vegan “Miracle Whip” Mayonnaise
I am always on the lookout for alternatives to eggs and dairy, and in my pursuit, I learned a new …
“We are what we eat”
Let’s face it. Everyone wants to tool around in their best body. I know I do. We look better and …
