Chlorella and Spirulina: The Bonnie and Clyde of Superfoods
Superfoods are just what the name suggests. Super. They deliver the most health benefits in every serving compared to other foods. Two of the most popular superfoods to have hit...
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Autumn feature: Goldenberries
I like to take dried goldenberries and some juice, briefly simmer them together into a reduction (a fun process to watch as the goldenberries plump up like they’re excited), then...
Wild Rice with Kabocha Squash & Sage Butter - by Julie Morris
Mix kabocha in with some comforting wild rice, toss in a sage-infused "butter" (made from coconut oil and simple, fresh flavors), and you've got the makings of a masterpiece. The post...
Spring into Green!
Greens are becoming more and more popular lately, not only because they're super nutritious, but because they're super delicious too. Here are a few of my key ways to keep...
Our sweet prayers answered: Yacon Root
The holidays are just setting in and I'm stoked. I have an amazing pumpkin pie recipe that I'll be posting in the next few days, just in time for Thanksgiving....
Homemade Energy Bars
I look at energy bars with an opportunistic attitude: how much goodness can I pack into a great tasting treat? Make that energy bar live up to its name! Here's...
Perfect Kale Crisps
By this point in time, I have more recipes for kale crisps then I care to admit. There really is no one right formula to make them, but there are...
Parsnip Fries
I wish I had a brownie for every time I've been informed that eating naturally is simply too hard. While making fancy shmancy meals can be a fun project, uber...
Red Raspberry Pops
One of my favorite experiments thus far turns out to be one of the easiest: Red Raspberry Popsicles – enhanced by date syrup that’s added just before freezing so it...
The “Dirty Dozen:” when eating organic matters most
Is it necessary to eat organic all the time? Well, ideally, yeah. (And in a perfect world the idea mixing chemicals and food would be absolutely egregious in the first...
Edible Environmentalism
How can we most efficiently make a difference in cleaning up the environment? There’s one solution that truly puts us on the fast track to a more sustainable lifestyle: stop...
Green Mango Smoothie
There's something about this blend, with its thick frosty creamy mangos and sweetly inviting flavor that makes it more than "just a smoothie." I make it a little extra thick,...