Monthly Archives: April 2009

fresh cucumber and cilantro dip

By jacqueline | Published: April 23, 2009
it’s officially spring.  increased sunlight and higher temperatures allow for better digestion, so my body is naturally seeking fresh fruits and vegetables to detox from a winter of eating slow cooked stews and starchy sweets. i’ve been searching for simple and refreshing recipes and this one is a definite winner.  the cucumbers, cilantro and lemon [...]
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vegan cranberry jello

By jacqueline | Published: April 14, 2009
it’s a shame not being able to eat things like marshmallows, gummi bears, or jello when you are out and about as they contain gelatin.  the good news is it’s easy to replace gelatin with agar agar, a seaweed-based gelling agent.  i picked some up at my local health food bulk bin and while it’s [...]
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a plethora of organic goodies

By jacqueline | Published: April 5, 2009
baby purple kale i recently got a job at an organic vegetable stand at the echo park farmers’ market (happening every friday).  i work for a great family farm with the most amazing selection of all organic vegetables.  they carry a ton of lettuces and dark leafy greens, turnips, daikon, radishes, beets, green beans, all [...]
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