In a previous lifetime, I was prone to grazing and while I’ve done a lot of work to overcome this tendency, inevitably, I relapse from time to time. Maybe it was yesterday’s gloomy weather or the fact I was recovering from a minor eye procedure or maybe it was the lack of food in my apartment at the time, but… Read More
A Buddha Bowl is one of my favorite, filling, no-brainer meals, especially now that the weather is getting warmer and I am incorporating more raw and lightly cooked foods back into my diet. Watch this video to learn how to make one in no time! 1. Start with a whole grain base 2. Add a lightly steamed leafy green vegetable… Read More
Ida Martha Stanzione Vicario 1926-2011 My family said goodbye to my sweet and loving grandmother (Nana) last week after her long battle with Alzheimer’s. An immigrant from Naples, Italy and an angel even before she ever made it to Heaven, my grandmother was passionate about food and cooking. For most of my life, I never set foot in a kitchen,… Read More
The past two weeks have been a whirlwind of travel for me. And I’ll be the first to admit, I’m always talking about planning ahead for travel — packing healthy snacks, researching the closest juice bars. But seriously, the stars don’t always align. Take, for instance, this most recent trip: One week in San Francisco followed by what was to… Read More
The one thing that inspires me beyond all measure to cook, is when I find a great recipe that, with a few tweaks, can become a healthier, vegan version of the same thing. Another dirty, little secret is that I can often be found tearing pages out of magazines — a cute pair of shoes, inspiring quotes, web sites to… Read More
Last night I attended a cooking class at The Natural Gourmet Institute. The class, entitled Soup, Stew and Salad Dinners, was a Christmas gift from my boyfriend. I took it as a hint but was pleased nonetheless as soups are an area where I can use improvement. The fresh, organic ingredients This being my first class at The Natural Gourmet,… Read More
My slow cooker is one of the best gifts I ever received and among my most recommended kitchen gadgets. It’s so easy to throw a bunch of ingredients in a pot, turn it on while you’re at work, running errands or doing chores around the house and come home to a healthy dinner! I can’t remember where I found this… Read More
I took a long hiatus from the blogosphere over the holidays. Sometimes you just need to recharge your battery. It was hard not to feel guilty about not blogging everyday or even every other day but allowing myself the break was the best thing for my body and mind. After a two week vacation, I got back into the kitchen… Read More
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and every year I travel to my hometown of Louisville, Ky to share in the festivities with my family. As a vegetarian, I haven’t had turkey for almost 20 years, but I live for the sides many of which have become staples at our Thanksgiving table. A few months ago, I was dismayed to learn… Read More
