I’m on a gluten free kick, and this year I’m doing some gluten-free holiday baking. I met Elana Amsterdam from Elana’s Pantry earlier this year when she was on her book tour for her lovely Gluten Free Almond Flour cookbook, and I’m starting to experiment with the recipes. I’m looking forward to my birthday [...]

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I made this dish a couple of nights ago, and it turned out deliciously good. For pumpkin, I recommend using a Kabocha pumpkin – you should be able to find one in the farmer’s market pretty easily since this is definitely the season for them. If you have fresh rosemary growing in your window box, [...]

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A delicious bowl of warming soup hits the spot on a snowy winter evening. It can also be nourishing during the transitions from fall to winter and winter to spring. The white beans and chick peas provide protein and are a good source of fiber. This minestrone is a carnivorous version, but can easily be [...]

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I know some of my lucky readers are experiencing summer right now – yes, I’m just a little envious. While you’re frolicking on the beach, I’m freezing my butt off. It’s cold here in New York City!
If you’re feeling the chill and need some warmth, this recipe – sent to me by my friend at [...]

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After my workout this morning, I needed something with a little extra kick. I whipped up this breakfast yogurt in no time:
1 cup lowfat plain organic yogurt
1 scoop IsaPro whey protein powder
1/2 cup frozen wild blueberries (from Trader Joe’s), thawed
Place all ingredients into a bowl and stir well until incorporated.
Wild blueberries give you extra antioxidants. [...]

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There’s no such thing as Asian lentil soup – that is, until now. I made this dish up last night when I wanted something warm and soothing after a long day at work. I was tired and had a headache, and I needed something soothing and grounding:
1/2 cup red lentils
2-3 cups water (add as needed)
handful [...]

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It was quite a while ago that I was experimenting with wheat/dairy free recipes. I have suspected that I might have a sensitivity to both, or at least, as a protein type, it wasn’t as adventageous for me to consume grains or dairy. So I started coming up with recipes that could be made without [...]

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Spring has sprung. Finally things are starting to bloom, weather is warming up, and it’s time for some spring cleaning. Besides cleaning out old things and clothes from your home that no longer fit or that you enjoy, you can also do a holistic spring cleanse for your body, mind and lifestyle.
A dietary cleanse is [...]

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