For anyone tired of run-of-the-mill nut butters, may I suggest Beyond Sushi nut butters. I tried their Sunflower Halva Vanilla Nut Butter and we managed to polish off an entire jar before I could snap a picture! This creamy spread has a surprising flavor that manages to be sweet and savory at the same time. I went into Beyond… Read More
Breakfast Oatmeal Muffins
Ever need a grab and go breakfast? Like something that’s not a store-bought granola bar, because really, those are so not satisfying. January is National Oatmeal Month (so I’m told) so of course an oatmeal recipe is appropriate this week. Somewhere online I ran across this recipe for oatmeal cupcakes so I adapted it a little and ended up with… Read More
Spring Skiing In Whistler and What I Ate
I love to ski but have never liked being cold so if I had to choose a time to do it, now is the best time of year. Both of us in need of a vacation, David and I planned a long one that would start with skiing and end at the beach (we couldn’t skip the beach). We headed… Read More
Turnips Two Ways
Wait, before you “turn up” your nose …reconsider the turnip. I can probably count on one hand the number of times I’ve eaten turnips. They’re so often overlooked, because most people don’t know how to cook these ruddy little root vegetables which are high in Vitamin C. Then I had braised turnips at Locanda in San Francisco last August and… Read More
Hemp Protein Shake
This blog has been a bit of an ode to Hemp lately but I thought I would share what it is I do with the Hemp Milk and Tempt Hemp Protein Powder that I’ve featured here in recent weeks. After particularly grueling workouts with my trainer, I make this tasty and filling Hemp Protein Shake: 2-3 Tbsps Tempt Hemp Protein… Read More
10 Reasons to Eat More Plants
When I was 13 I read the book Meat is Murder and refused to dissect a frog in my eighth grade science class (it caused quite the stir, I will say). Ever since then, I have eaten some kind of vegetarian, vegan or pescatarian diet. More than 20 years later, I haven’t missed an ounce of meat. In many ways,… Read More
A Souper Weekend
I spent the majority of last week on a business trip in London tempered by a brief, but much-needed visit with my bestie, Kathryn, who is living there for a stint working for the 2012 Olympics. When I returned home on Friday, jet lag in tow, I was in need of a restful weekend, ready to catch up on… Read More
A Healthier Halloween: Caramel Apples
I hope by now that it’s obvious that I’m concerned about what I put into my body. But this time of year I take my concern one step further to the Halloween treats I hand out to the kids. But that doesn’t mean I can’t still participate in the festivities. Every year, I post a recipe for a Healthy Halloween… Read More
Five Ways to Get Support From Family and Friends When Making Healthy Changes
The Healthy Book Club girls in Miami So you’ve finally done it. You’ve made healthy changes to your diet and lifestyle and you feel great. In fact, you feel better than ever. But, there’s just one thing missing. You’re friends and family aren’t exactly on board and it’s driving you a little batty. There are those times when they conveniently… Read More