Marissa Vicario

Recent Blog Posts

Winterize Your Salad

Salads are one of my favorite ways to eat my greens, but in the dead of Winter a cold meal doesn't always appeal to me. Did you know that just like you winterize your car, you can make your salads more winter friendly too? Here are some of my tried and true tips:   Add hearty whole grains - add a scoop of leftover brown rice, quinoa or millet Use warm foods - not all salads have to be … [Read more...]

President’s Day Weekend Dinner Party and the Fail-turned-Win Vegan Pumpkin Spice Trifle

I love 3-day weekends (which I DO oblige in even as an entrepreneur) but come Sunday night, I'm usually already wiped out and the thought of a third night in a row on the town is hard to swallow even though I want to take advantage of my extra day off. Fortunately, we had the perfect solution as our friends Karen and Iain had invited us over for a low key dinner party. Iain and Karen took care … [Read more...]

Randwich, The Random Sandwich

A few weeks ago I read about a company called Randwich that is delivering random sandwiches for $7 each. Naturally, I was intrigued so I followed the link to their web site, specified a preference for a vegan sandwich and signed up for a delivery date a couple of weeks out - a practice in patience for someone who likes instant gratification. I had all but forgotten about Randwich until early this … [Read more...]

Five for Friday: Andrea Beaman

To celebrate the launch of my new blog and web site, today I'm kicking off my Women In Wellness Series to pay tribute to the many women in the wellness field who have inspired me to pursue my own passions. These are the women I find accomplished and inspirational in the field of wellness. I'll be asking each participant the same five questions and posting every Friday. My hope is that by sharing … [Read more...]

Make This Juice: Morning Zinger

Most mornings I like to wake up my digestive system with fresh juice, usually something green like this Green Lemonade. However, there are times when I want something a little sweeter with some zing and this juice is the perfect solution! Carrots and grapefruit are in season and they create a perfect combination. Add as much or as little ginger as you like for some extra zing. Trust me, this … [Read more...]

Deepak Chopra on LOVE

Valentine's Day was pretty special this year. Not only did I launch my new blog and web site, but I made sure to do something nice for myself . When I found out that Deepak Chopra was presenting on the Path to Love at ABC Carpet & Home, I couldn't miss it. I don't think I've ever been this close to him (I snagged a front row seat). And I love the decor and little touches at ABC Home, … [Read more...]

A Healthy Treat for Valentine’s Day: Peppermint Patties

I have BIG news today, but first, in the interest of Valentine's Day, a super-simple, healthy treat for all you chocolate and mint lovers out there (and I know there are lots!) Chocolate and mint is hands-down my favorite flavor combination and I used to swear by York Peppermint Patties. So when I tasted the vegan Peppermint Patties by Rockin' Raw sold at Gingersnap's Organic, I was in heaven. I … [Read more...]

Why I’m Not Cleansing This January

After all the holiday hullabaloo and come January 1, every time I checked my email the words CLEANSE, DETOX, or FAST were exploding from the subject lines. The act of foregoing food for juice to make up for indulgent eating has become as common as covering a cut with a band-aid. Last year I jumped right in and ordered a home-delivered cleanse and dutifully drank my juices for the designated amount … [Read more...]