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Little steps toward happiness, health, and balance
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3 glasses of homemade kombucha

I’m a fan of fermented foods–kombucha, kimchi, pickles, etc. have been in man’s diet for thousands of years, and these days, scientists are starting to learn why those types of food are actually *really* helpful to the digestive system. Your digestive system, particularly your intestines, require certain “good bacteria” to […]

Make Your Own Kombucha & Save $$$

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白果芋泥 bai guo yu ni

I have the unique advantage of getting to experience a lot of Chinese food and culture even though I’m not myself Chinese.  Often, that leads to some really interesting flavors and experiences that I’m not sure I would have ever encountered otherwise.  In the case of this particular dish, I’m […]

My Secret to Great Skin is a Chinese Dessert

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I have to be honest: I didn’t know carrot greens (carrot tops) could be eaten until I found myself with a bunch of farmers’ market rainbow carrots the other day and the thought occurred to me: “All these carrot greens must be good for SOMETHING…I can’t let them go to […]

Fresh Carrot Top Pesto and Wild Rice Bowl

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Sichuan peppercorns give this dish a sort of “numb spicyness”…you kind of have to experience it to understand.  These peppercorns aren’t spicy in the “hot spicy” sense and can usually be enjoyed by people who can’t tolerate spicy heat, since they’re a different sensation altogether. The dish is traditionally made […]

Vegan Ma Po Tofu (麻婆豆腐): A Different Kind of Spicy

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Banana ice cream has got to be my single favorite thing to do with the seemingly millions of bananas I tend to acquire. For example, yesterday, I filled an entire reusable shopping bag with them since the grocery store was selling the “overripe” ones at half price. “Overripe” bananas are […]

Ice Cream From Bananas: All the Yum, None of the …

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Let me just start by saying…kale chips have seriously changed my life! If you need to get more greens in your diet, and you’ve tried salads, tried green smoothies…kale chips just might be the way to go. They certainly were for me! I make them all the time and have […]

4 Delicious & Easy Recipes for Kale Chips

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Where to Buy Asian Ingredients for Recipes

There are a lot of Asian food recipes on here, and one of the most common questions asked is, “Where do I actually buy ___?” Here is a short guide in which I hope to answer that for you! Jump To: Asian grocery store locator tool A-Z list of ingredients […]

Where to Buy Asian Ingredients for Recipes

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raw vegan cashew mango cheesecake

Cashews are kind of like “vegan dairy”. When you need something creamy, whether it’s a sauce, cheesecake-like texture, cheese-like flavor, etc, there’s probably a delicious way to do it with cashews. Never had a cheesecake made of nuts? Today is your lucky day 🙂 This is for anyone who wants […]

Creamy Mango Cashew Cheesecake! (Vegan + Raw)

raw vegan dehydrator granola

This raw vegan granola is fruity and nutty, carrying through the full flavors because they’re kept in the raw.  This recipe is both raw & vegan, and although I have seen some super complicated raw granola recipes, this is NOT one of them. You’ll find that this recipe is super […]

Raw Vegan Granola from Your Very Own Kitchen

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This delicious, creamy raw salad dressing goes on pretty much example, so we’re going to show you how to make it plus show some juicy pictures of our favorite examples! There is beauty in simplicity, which unfortunately means it’s easy to miss, too, but we’re here to help you appreciate […]

Creamy Homemade Salad Dressing: Recipe + Our Favorite Uses! (Raw …

This recipe was inspired by the idea of chocolate-covered fruit…eg strawberries and raspberries dipped in chocolate, chocolate-covered raisins, bananas with chocolate sauce etc. This time, though, the chocolate really does cover the fruit, by sitting on top of it. Raw and vegan, this textured chocolate matches the moistness of the […]

Luscious Peach Cacao Drops

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Raw vegan zucchini pasta with creamy tomato, basil, and pine nut sauce

The flavors of traditional pasta are great, sometimes, something on the lighter side is sure to please! The flavors of ripe tomatoes and basil mix together perfectly in this creamy, full-bodied sauce.  The pine nuts are more than just a decoration here and finish the dish with a distinct accent. If […]

Summer Fresh Tomato Basil & Pine Nut Zucchini Pasta! (Raw …

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