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
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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
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
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
Bits of May Sunshine
I really can’t believe that the month of May has already come to an end… I mean, does anyone else feel that way? Where did this month go!? I guess there has been a lot going on this month – I mean, we did pack up our entire apartment in FL and drive back to … 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
Veggie Stir-fry
So I have been totally into veggie stir-fries these past few weeks. I am pretty sure it all started when I spruced up some quinoa fried rice leftovers, and it was magic in my mouth. From then on, I have been sautéing up whatever veggies I can find, scrambling in a farm-fresh egg, adding a little bit of … 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
Butternut Squash, As A Sauce Or A Soup!
The cool breeze and changing leaves in the northeast have us really experiencing the fall season in full bloom. You might be noticing a change in the foods you are craving, feeling the need for a little more sleep, craving warm drinks, or maybe seeing new foods at the farmers market. Fall is a big … Continue reading