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 […]
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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. Bonus: it’s absolutely packed with things that are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
New to juicing and not sure where to start? One of the most popular fresh, raw juice drinks I’ve seen in juice bars is carrot ginger juice. It’s super easy to make at home, and even better, the ingredients to make it are really cheap. I tend to drink a […]
I loved the flavor of Creamsicles® as a kid…the orangy vanilla-ey taste brings back the nostalgia. Now that I’m a bit older and a LOT healthier, I don’t eat those anymore. I still miss that particular flavor from childhood, and luckily, it wasn’t that difficult to recreate. This works really […]