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 together and with a few ingredients, […]
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Art Retreat in Oaxaca, Mexico
When the opportunity came up to attend Tracy Verdugo’s Paint Mojo class in Oaxaca (pronounced wha-ha-ca), Mexico, I jumped on it! I’ve been a fan of Tracy for years and have wanted to go to Oaxaca ever since I heard intriguing stories back in the 70’s. April seemed the perfect time to make the trip. […]
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 4 hours, drained, and rinsed 4 […]
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 Sour Cream you can make yourself […]
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 from an organic source. Always make […]
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 cup water 1/2 cup almond milk […]
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 the dressing recipe here.