I love to make this healthy and delicious plant-protein smoothie when I need a quick pick me up. Whether for breakfast, lunch, post-workout fuel or for a snack, the ingredients in this creamy, nutrient rich blend pack a powerful punch! When I found organic blackberries in my local greenmarket, I happily purchased several containers and used them as the centerpiece [...]
I'm crazy for quinoa because it has become my best ally in my efforts to eat well and also lose a few pounds. If you have not tried quinoa yet, and are trying to stick with your weight loss goals, then this may be the perfect food to add to your diet. Because of the high amounts [...]
Drinking coconut water from a freshly picked coconut while on vacation in the Caribbean is one of my fondest memories. Fast-forward to New York City... Sadly, there are no coconut palm trees in this city, but I was delighted to have some healthy and delicious freshly-blended coconut meat and water from the young coconut I bought at my local natural food store--so that was the inspiration [...]
Who loves quinoa? I do! These healthy and delectable quinoa veggie patties are a favorite in our home due to their rich flavor and chewy texture. I prefer them baked rather than fried--but they are still the perfect crispy consistency. I served them for lunch during my book club meeting with an arugula, tomato, red onion and avocado salad and they [...]
It all started with that Thai Peanut Dressing at our cozy little local Thai restaurant. After that delectable meal, I couldn't get enough of that flavor. So lately, I have been craving peanut butter a lot. That' s why many of my recent food preparations involve peanut butter. From peanut butter smoothies to peanut butter oatmeal to peanut butter sauce [...]
Almonds are this girl's best friend! From almond milk with my morning green tea to my rich and creamy almond based smoothie to that handful of almonds I grab for healthy snacks, almonds are a big part of my day. I love the fact that they are versatile, taste good--and are so good for you! Nutrient-rich More than just a rich source of dietary [...]
As part of the Crave Eat Heal Blog Tour, we are giving away a copy of Ann Oliverio's exciting new plant-based cookbook, Crave Eat Heal. Whether you need something salty, sweet, spicy, comforting, crunchy, or chocolate-- the recipes in Crave Eat Heal are designed to help you indulge all your cravings and give your body the nutrition it needs. Use the Rafflecopter [...]
I am so delighted to participate in the Crave Eat Heal Cookbook Blog Tour and to chat with author, Annie Oliverio about her vegan journey, lifestyle and especially, her new book! I have personally struggled with overwhelming cravings for salty or sweet comfort foods on many occasions, so I know how powerful that experience can be--as well as how important it [...]
It's fall at the farmer's market. Time to fall in love with eggplant again. Eggplants are at their best from August through October when they are in season. Different varieties of eggplant vary slightly in appearance, taste and texture, but most eggplant boast a pleasantly bitter taste and spongy texture. For centuries, eggplants have been a dietary [...]
