I’ve been meaning to post this vegan low carb Acai smoothie bowl for awhile and now, following a lovely ‘lil sojourn into the gastronomic landscape of Chapel Hill, North Carolina with a taste of Crystal Coast seafood thrown in, it seems to be the opportune time. This year’s NATJA conference beckoned me to UNC Tar […]
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Carrot Pineapple Ginger Detox Soup Redux
A refreshing soup that revives the spirit, detoxes and fights jet lag; I’ve tweaked my original adaptation and revived the recipe with new photos. Jump to Recipe A healthy, vibrantly orange soup with all the sweetness and nutritional value of carrots plus the anti-inflammatory properties of ginger and tropical allure of pineapple juice that’s unbeatable. […]
Low Carb Kelp Noodle Ramen
Low Carb ramen?! Yes, there is such a thing, and you can make it at home with what is being lauded as the next “IT” super food: Kelp. Low calorie, fat free, zero carbs, gluten free, no sodium kelp noodles! Before you say Ewwwww, let me tell you that kelp noodles taste much like rice […]
#SuperSeedz Me with Whole Roasted Cauliflower, Pumpkin Seeds and a Curry Tahini Sauce
Pumpkin seeds go beyond being a healthy snack and delicious salad topping when you dress up roasted cauliflower with their crunchy goodness, then drizzle with an easy, vegan curry tahini sauce. Jump to Recipe Seeds and nuts are a super nutritious snack, full of the healthy fats our bodies need. My current snack crush are […]
Year of the Pulse and a Couscous-Lentil Zoodle Salad
Normally, when I think of lentils, all that comes to mind is lentil soup and warm French lentil salad that comes in a mini, aged cast iron crock at one of our favorite restaurants that we frequent when in Paris. Other than that – I draw a blank. But knowing how nutritious they are and […]
Hello Summer! Strawberry Power Salad with Wheat Berries
Just three ingredients and a simple homemade vinaigrette creates a visually appealing and deliciously nutritious salad that’s heart healthy and low in sodium when you use one of my favorite salt substitutes – fresh citrus! Trade paradise at the beach in Southern California for a humble abode in Arkansas? Yes, we do. And not nearly […]
Vegan No-Bake Chocolate-Pecan Pumpkin Cheesecake Minis
Cooking the Thanksgiving feast can be a challenge when you have special diets to consider. Don’t stress when, at the last minute, you learn one of your holiday guests is vegan, or gluten free, or lactose intolerant – I have a solution for you! I could not believe the disparaging and obnoxious comments I saw […]
10 Easy Sweet Potato Ideas + Recipes
Fall is in the air and visions of mouthwatering dishes of apples, sweet potatoes and pumpkins are dancing in my head. Even if it’s only wishful thinking on my part (I’m over this hot, humid weather we’ve had in SoCal), my mind quickly filled with orange yearnings when I came across a playing card-sized calendar […]
In A French Kitchen – Melon Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette
Muster enough energy to grate a zucchini from the garden and scoop out some melon balls and you’ll be blessed with a gorgeous and refreshing salad perfect for these steamy dog days of summer. Straight from the French countryside of Normandy, Susan Hermmann Loomis shares an array of mouthwatering dishes along with evocative stories, everyday […]
How Grape Thou Art: Grape and Almond Bulgur Salad
Lose yourself to the gorgeous, delicate-skinned, sensually sweet orbs of Jelly Drop™ grapes paired with wholesome, nutty bulgur in this deliciously healthy salad bursting with flavor and texture. Jump to Recipe Red grapes, green grapes, globe grapes and more. There are thousands of grape varieties in the world, some are table grapes and some are […]