When eating a whole foods, plant-based diet that is low in salt, oil and sugar, we find that dressings and sauces really kick up the of flavor of our beloved veggies. Homemade dressings really are the best. You know exactly what you’re getting. They are generally easy to whip...
Miso Dressing a l’orange
Homemade Moisturizing Cream
It was the summer of 1979 and I had recently graduated from massage school and yoga teacher training. My two dear friends, Sandy and Gail were my traveling companions. We loaded up the Volvo station wagon and hit the road for one the most memorable experiences of my life. ...
Guided Meditation
As a yoga teacher for over thirty years, I always incorporate a meditation/visualize segment to my classes. The time alloted for this practice depends on the length of the class. I’ve been teaching a ninety minute class for many years now, so we enjoy a twenty-minute meditation. Many people...
Painted Stones Rock!
Some of my gal pals recently asked me to host a Rock Painting Party. So we gathered together in my backyard and proceeded to create some lovely designs. We had a blast and even those who said they “weren’t creative” make some beautiful works of art!
Chia Pudding
Yield: 2 1/2 cups, 4 to 6 servings A creamy, dreamy snack or dessert, Chia Pudding is filled with protein, calcium, and antioxidants. 1/4 cup chia seeds 1 cup almond milk (homemade is superior, you can find the recipe here) 1 cup water 1/2 cup cashews, soaked in water for...
Vegan Sour Cream
One of the first things I get asked, besides “how do you get your protein?” is “don’t you miss cheese?”. Being a previous cheese lover, I’ve found ways to find satisfying ways to get a cheezy experience in my diet when so desired. Here is a recipe for Vegan...
Edible Flowers
Spring flowers are in abundance here in Southern California. My garden is blooming like crazy, so naturally, I like to take advantage of the edible flowers we have available. These gems of nature add color, nutrition and a lovely vibration to our food and drink. Only use edible flowers...
Green Smoothie
Such a delicious way to get your greens and curb your appetite. Hopefully you’re using homemade almond milk, which was featured in the previous blog post. I like to add super foods to my smoothies. This recipe uses lucuma, from South America. You can find it here. Ingredients 1/2...
How to Make Almond Milk
People are often surprised to hear that I make my own almond milk. It’s really quite simple once you get in the habit. Store bought almond milk is no where near as delicious, and usually contains unwanted added ingredients. Here we have almonds and water. That’s it. Soaking almonds...
Vegan Lunch
Nearly every day, I make a delicious Bonsai Bowl for lunch. This creation usually consists of a little brown rice and hummus, greens, sprouts, chopped olives grated carrots, chopped purple cabbage and avocado. A drizzle of homemade dressing completes this filling main meal of the day. You can find...