Berry Chia Crisp A couple of days ago I helped my local Farmer's Market celebrate their 2 year Anniversary by making a berry crisp using fruit from the farmer's and baking the crisp in a Solar Oven...that is right a Solar Oven. I had never seen such a thing and since I'm not much a camper these ... read more
SO LONG SUGAR 14 DAY DETOX
Are you tired of giving in to junk food temptations every time a sugar craving hits? Are you DONE with feeling tired, cranky, foggy, and bloated day after day? Are you ready to transform your body from the inside out so you can get through your day feeling energized and excited? If your answer is a ... read more
HEALING ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP
Healing Italian Wedding Soup I mentioned the other day on San Diego Living that on average people gain 7-8 pounds during the holidays. Can you believe that?! And can you imagine how hard it is to lose that 7-8 pounds once you resolve to eat better and exercise? Don't get me wrong I love to ... read more
LIQUID GOLD
Liquid Gold I figured it was about time that I put into words why I love ghee so much. You’ve seen me talk about it on San Diego Living, on grocery store tours and in EVERY SINGLE one of my cooking classes. Now I want to immortalize it on the web so you can also become lovers of ghee. WHAT THE ... read more
WINTER IS COMING :: LET’S COOK
I am BEYOND excited for these cooking classes this December! Everything that I love about food, nutrition and having fun in kitchen will be expressed, tasted and experienced when you join me for two fun and food filled nights at the Center for a Healthy Lifestyle. There will also be a raffle for a ... read more
Sweet and Spicy Couscous
Sweet and Spicy Couscous Do you ever stare at your fridge or pantry with a bewildered look wondering what the heck you were going to have for dinner? Me too. In fact, just the other night I had a mostly empty fridge, nothing in the freezer and I just did not feel like eating out so I sent ... read more
i heart local farmers
When we lived in Vegas Steve and I were members of a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) – shocking I know since most people don’t think that you can grow anything in the dessert! It was an incredible experience and during that time I really learned how to get creative with food. When you get ... read more