Still Xmas shopping? Need ideas for last-minute gifts? No clue what to get that friend who’s got it all? Don’t panic. I made you a list! This list has something for everyone: the chef, the activist, the zero-waste warrior & the food lover. There are …
Have you gotten your fill of persimmons this year? If not, hurry – season’s almost over! What’s a persimmon? If you’re not familiar, persimmons make their grand and brief appearance in California from September to November. While they are native to North America, the variety …
Pause & Nourish: Managing Stress through Food & Lifestyle When we are stressed, we often turn to our breath or yoga practice. Or, another mindful activity that brings us back to the present. But what about food? Surprisingly, nutrition plays a key role in stress; …
Moldy strawberries. Soggy herbs. Yellowing greens. Soured milk. Mushy cucumbers. This is my nightmare, exposed big-time during this pandemic. Is it just me, or are you dealing with a lot more food waste lately? Unless you have a flawless system of food storage and meal planning …
OMG. I don’t normally rush to post a recipe right after cooking, but here I am, still swooning over possibly the best brownies I’ve ever made. Granted, my track record of brownie making aint that impressive (considering the last time I made them was two …
I made this dip as a snack for my Spring into Balance stress-management workshop on March 7th at Willow Glen Yoga. The photos could be better, but I’ll update them the next time I make it. The idea for this dip was planted in 2012, …
