lemon cucumber and heirloom tomato carpaccio

i get so excited when heirloom tomatoes come back in season that i quite audibly squeal.  i don’t know if it’s the short season – only about a month and a half if we’re lucky – or the unique taste that can’t be found in conventional tomatoes, but they are the one veggie i dream about all year long. i consider the heirloom tomato to be the darling of the farmers’ market.  out of all the produce that cycles... Read More

fresh cucumber and cilantro dip

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 give it a light, fresh, cool flavor, while the avocado and oat milk keep it creamy. if... Read More

raw seaweed salad

there’s not too much to wakame seaweed.  it’s a little salty, has a subtly sweet flavor, and contains small amounts of fiber, iron and calcium.  but what makes it special is the presence of a compound called fucoxanthin, which has been associated with helping to burn fatty tissue. you can get a big bag of dried wakame super cheap in china town (i found mine for $2.19) and use it in salads, soups, or even just with rice.  for this recipe... Read More

cool as a cucumber salad

it’s still summer!  while i’d love to pretend it’s cloudy outside and sip on hot soup and cups of tea all day, that is simply not the situation. the farmers’ market is still bursting at the seems with foods to cool our bodies down, so we better take advantage of it while it lasts. Read More  Read More