Eggplant Fries…was not my idea. It was actually my honey’s, in his determination not go back to his old eating patterns. He completed a 30 day ketogenic diet a couple of months ago and liked the way he was feeling and looking but...
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I’d originally planned on posting a scrumptious paleo crab cake recipe, but with the heatwave continuing here in Southern Cali, I didn’t think you were going to run into your kitchens to try it out. Instead, I hope you will be...
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One thing that gets me very excited is hearing someone say, “I’m learning a whole new way of eating and loving it!” That makes me smile from the inside out! I know if people see, taste, and experience food that feeds their bodies and delivers in...
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Summer’s here! Albeit a bit mild and overcast, but it’s still summer, marked by the swell of visitors to Southern California and the abundance of outdoor events and eating, picnics, concerts, and festivals. In Laguna Beach...
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Our ability to fight disease does start with what we put in our mouths! Learning how to prepare dishes that are nutrient dense is key to maintaining a sleek and healthy body. One of the biggest challenges that my clients face and I know others...
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I’m kind of a on cauliflower kick right now. I made cauliflower garlic potatoes for Thanksgiving, which are always a hit, cauliflower Mac n Cheese (that recipe still needs a little more work), and a few months ago I saw cauliflower popcorn...
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Gluten Free Sweet Potato Brownies Makes 24 brownies While everyone else is posting pumpkin pie and stuffing recipes, I’m posting chocolate recipes!! This might seem strange at first, but when you understand the benefits of raw cacao and...
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Raw Chocolate Macaroons Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups raw, organic cacao or cocoa powder 1/3-1/2 cup raw organic honey 20 drops liquid stevia 1/3 cup raw, organic coconut oil/butter (liquid) 1 TB. vanilla extract ¾ tsp. Real Salt 3 ½ cups dried...
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Gluten Free Cookie Cups PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 35 MINUTES YIELD: 12 OATMEAL COOKIE CUPS INGREDIENTS 2 1/2 cups gluten free oats 3 tablespoons ground flax-meal 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground...
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These little sliders are a great fun and will knock your socks off! You can make and assemble them at home and pack them in your picnic basket along with some homemade coleslaw, fresh figs (they’ll be in season very soon!) and raw coconut...
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I was recently asked to make oatmeal cookies for an upcoming camping trip. While I love to cook, I wasn’t excited to get going on this project as I am not a baker. (My older sister has the corner on that one). I’m also not an...
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As you can see from my last two posts, I’m kind of in a detox mode and for good reason! Last Thursday was the beginning of a 30 Day Detox that I’m very fortunate to be leading for 16 very brave and dedicated people. Since it is a...
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