I’ll get straight to the point–the highly requested recipe for this amazing drink I’ve been making! Strawberry Basil Mojito: 8oz ginger ale (Zevia was used for this one) 2oz cold tea (optional!) muddled strawberries, ginger, and basil squeeze of lemon juice Crab cakes: I know, it doesn’t sound special to make crab cakes. I never …
I’ve done quite a lot of reading about herbs and supplements. First, because I teach a college course called Vitamins, Herbs, and Supplements, and second, because I’m interested in trying new herbs out on myself and willing clients (but I want to do it in the safest way possible). The herbal supplement industry is very …
Jiaogulan (Gynostemma) Tea: My Newest Favorite Adaptogen Read More »
Have I mentioned that I love working from home? Doing this has been my goal for quite a while, and I’m totally basking in it right now. I’m also sweating because it’s really hot in NY…and that’s totally fine with me! I’ve readjusted back to reality from vacation, and I’ve even got my vacay laundry …
The Inchworm of Progress and What I Ate Wednesday Read More »
I love my friends, and we have a great time together, but we don’t have food in common. I used to fit in better and make the most fabulous party food, and also cookies. I would go on cookie baking sprees and then give them all away to the people in my life. Then I …
Amazing Grain Free Brownies (with two secret ingredients)! Read More »
First: Please go over to the SunButter website and read my guest post! I’d love it if you’d leave a comment over there. SunButter is my favorite (it’s kinda like crack in my house…Joe thinks I have a problem, seriously. But it’s just so good—and it’s in my new brownie recipe that I’m going to …
Sun, Sand, Organic Food…and a Guest Post for SunButter! Read More »
I cringe at the word addiction. Partly because it sounds so serious, and also because I would like to remain in active denial that I am craving a daily caffeine fix. How did this happen?! I’ve conquered this…over and over ….and over again. Realistically, one cup of coffee a day is hardly a serious problem. …
Misdirection and Phasing Out: How I Kick a Coffee Addiction Read More »
It’s no secret around here that I love macaroons. I’m a huge fan of coconut products, and once bought 25lbs of raw unprocessed coconut flakes because I didn’t think about how much that actually was (it was on sale online at Wilderness Family Naturals! …Note: I also almost bought this again recently, knowing how much …
Giveaway: Emmy’s Organics Macaroons and Granola! Read More »
One of my favorite analogies for reaching wellness goals goes something like this (a la Jerry and Esther Hicks)… If you’re in Phoenix, Arizona, and you want to get to San Diego, California, you need to look at a map and plan your course. When you start your journey, you face in the direction of …
Congrats Stefanie for winning my Giveaway! I’ll be sending out her package on Monday…with the granola, Kimberly Snyder Detox book (I got it today!), Dandy Blend, and the Vega Shake ‘n Go. Sun Butter is donating their organic sun butter, so they’ll send it to Stefanie directly. If you’re disappointed that you didn’t win, stay …
Giveaway Winner + More Spring Cleansing + Two Great Health Documentaries Read More »
First, enter my giveaway! Vega Shake ‘n Go, SunButter (donated), Dandy Blend, my (almost) famous and (almost) raw granola, and Kimberly Snyder’s new detox book! Second, check out my Guest Post at Healthy Heyday (and leave a comment for Jody Lynn!) Third: We began talking about weight and the overweight/obesity epidemic in my nutrition course, …
