Tis the season… Its October…. Which means its pumpkin everything… And that makes me smile (at least for the next few weeks, and then I get kind of sick of it). BUT! For now, lets relish in that pumpkin spirit! For me, pumpkin isn’t really something I crave in the morning, so I have been … Continue reading
Category Archives: Vegan
Coconut-Lime Cauliflower Rice
So considering its still winter in NYC, I realize I am probably getting ahead of myself with these summery flavors… And I’ll admit that I am yearning for sunshine, warm weather and jean shorts, but in addition, these flavors were just too good to keep to myself! What you need: 1 head cauliflower, stems removes … Continue reading
The Basics of Soup Making
Winter time is perfect for soup making… It warms our bones, nourishes our spirit, and allows us to combine so many healthy ingredients into one pot! My mom taught me how to make soup a few years back, and although there are many varieties, she showed me a few basics that will guarantee your soup … Continue reading
Cashew Cream Cheese
This is one of my favorite recipes ever… seriously. As I cheese lover, it can be difficult to avoid or cut back on the stuff, but this “cream cheese” does the trick! Thanks to my friends at College Park Yoga for sharing this recipe during a raw food cleanse a few years back, it is still heavy … Continue reading
Hearty Tomato Sauce
I really, really LOVE a good tomato sauce – it brings me right back to childhood. My love for homemade tomato sauce comes from my mom – she made it all the time growing up, taking her time to crank canned tomatoes through a hand-operated food mill and then simmering all the ingredients over the … Continue reading
My “Chilly Morning Smoothie”
These chilly mornings have left me feeling pretty disinterested in my usual icy green smoothie, but because I know that it is really important to get nutrient-dense foods in my body each morning, I have begun looking to other options. You might have seen my Golden Milk post awhile back (maybe you even tried it!?) … Continue reading
5 Simple Snack Ideas
As you probably know by now, I love to eat, so you can bet that I take my snack foods as seriously as my meals. Here are 5 of my favorite healthy snacks (it was hard to choose just 5) that are great options to enjoy between meals when you are needed a little boost. Celery … Continue reading
Kale and Nettle Pesto
Are you guys ready for something seriously delicious and nutritious!? Because this pesto brings some real flavor AND offers the body and mind some really magical health benefits! You will need: 1 head lacinato kale (aka dino kale) 4 ounces of fresh basil (about 1 cup) 3 tablespoons dried nettle 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup … Continue reading
Peachy Green Coconut
This delicious smoothie pretty much sums up what breakfast has looked like over the past month… I have been mindfully guzzling one of these beauties down most mornings (when I am taking a day away from my fav purple smoothie) and I am convinced it has helped me feel more inspired and creative throughout the day (the … Continue reading
Miso Soup with Soba Noodles
I think it is fair to say that we are still in soup season, so I wanted to share one of my favorite (and simplest) soup recipes with you. Miso soup is a serious nutritional powerhouse. Miso is a fermented food, which supports healthy digestion by offering our body a number of beneficial enzymes and … Continue reading