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 juice [...]
soup is pretty much my favorite food to eat, but it can take a long time to make a batch when simmering and sauteing are involved. that is the great thing about raw soup – it can take just a few minutes to make yourself a meal.
this raw tomato pesto soup uses a lot of [...]
i use to work at a smoothie bar, where i learned of the many things you can blend and/or juice into a drink. you can blend whole lemons and limes, an avocado with the pit and pretty much any green leafy vegetable you can get your hands on.
if done right a smoothie can be like [...]
avocados, passion fruits and pomegranates have a lot in common. they all hide delicious fruit away behind tough, inedible skins and you can get them all fresh at the farmers’ market right now.
i must start with a disclaimer that this recipe is not completely vegan. it contains organic raw honey, which i do enjoy for it’s health benefits. it is antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, healing, digestive and is the only natural substance that never spoils. just make sure it is unprocessed and comes from a good source that [...]
i must say, i don’t have a grill, but i wish i did. especially this labor day weekend when it seems like the air is filled with barbecue smoke everywhere i go.
but in lieu of a grill i sautéd up some veggies for a perfect little lunch treat.