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Banana-Chia Almond Milk

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Late on Monday night, I returned from a fantastic friends and family vacation in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. We ate delicious fish tacos, drank thirst-quenching agua fresca and swam in the ocean. I could have stayed another week in this paradise! Well…at least my mind could have, my body ached for something mellow and filling. … Continue reading »

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Quinoa Salad with Roasted Cauliflower & Turkish Apricots

in Anytime, Apricot, Balsamic Vinegar, Beans + Legumes, Cannellini Beans, Cauliflower, Chickpeas, Dried Turkish Apricot, Gluten Free Recipes, Grains, Hawaiian Sea Salt, Healthy Eating, Kombu, Lemon, Nutrients, Quinoa, Recipes, Salads, Sea Vegetables, Spring, Summer, White Balsamic Vinegar Leave a comment

I love salad. Even if it’s the non-green leafy variety. The deli counter at the co-op or market is one of my favorite pit-stops on my grocery getting adventures, of course only trumped my the beauty of fresh produce. As much as this area makes me happy, typically the prices per pound do not. Logical … Continue reading »

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Spiced Honey Applesauce

in Anytime, Apple, Basic Recipes, Cinnamon, Healthy Eating, Honey, Lemon, Nutmeg, Nutrients, Raw Sage Bloom, Recipes 1 Comment

This is a super simple recipe that is delicious and naturally sweet – can be made for snacks, a quinoa flakes breakfast topper or even dessert. With applesauce, if you can dream it up…it will probably be delish. There are so many variations you can try at home with different spices (ginger for example), sweeteners … Continue reading »

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Oh-So-Miso Mixed Lentil Soup

in Amino Acids, Asparagus, Carrot, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Healthy Eating, Lentils, Oil + Vinegar, Recipes, Shallot, Soup Recipes, Tamari, White Miso, Winter Leave a comment

Every now and again, meaning pretty much all the time, I find myself trying to wrangle the leftover ingredients into something delicious and satisfying without spending additional funds or wasting anything I already have in my fridge or pantry. Due to the frigged advancement of our lovely Minnesota weather, soup was just the ticket. To … Continue reading »

Peanut Eggy Pad Thai – gluten free

in Agave, Anytime, Bean Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Cashews, Cilantro, Egg, Herbs, Legumes, Lime, Main Course Recipes, Scallions, Sriracha 1 Comment

One of my all-time most favorite and indulgent meals is Thai food – pad thai, pad see yew, spring rolls, sticky rice…yum. In winter when it’s cold out, it takes me to warmer place. When it’s summer, it’s still fantastic. I can’t actually think of a time of year that these delectable goodies don’t sound … Continue reading »