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Jun 06

A Smoothie For Every Mood

We are just about ready to kick off our smoothie week  - starting this Monday, a week of daily smoothies is what the doctor ordered to nourish the body. I’m a huge fan of smoothies. I have one for breakfast every day, usually after or before a green juice. They are so simple to prepare …

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May 28

Weekend Re-Cap – Santa Monica, Vegan Eats, Family, and Good Friends

Hope you all had a lovely Memorial Day weekend! I’m sipping on a morning smoothie and re-living the weekend through photos on my iPhone. It’s been a while since I had a few days off, so Eric and I took full advantage. We spent most of the weekend with his family in Bakersfield, but snuck away …

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May 27

Blueberry Cream Tart with Walnut Carob Crust + Vegan, Raw, Paleo, GF

I’ve gotten into a habit of making dessert to share with Eric’s family when we go to visit. We may seem like a hard bunch to cook for, but surprisingly, I find it  simple. I’m all about simple these days. The less I fuss with the food, not only do I do less cooking, I’m …

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May 17

The Food Adventures of a Vegan Gal and a Paleo Dude

What happens when a plant-loving vegan gal and a paleo-zoning dude, grocery shop, cook, and eat together? Four words. Adventure (always) Adjustment (constant) Frustrations (often) Compromises (difficult, but necessary) People have plenty of things to deal with in relationships, but I think what we decide to eat together (and it is a decision) is starting …

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May 06

Zesty Spring Red Cabbage Salad + Ginger Tahini Dressing

When I go to a restaurant and see an “Asian Chicken Salad” on the menu, I get a little upset. I try to keep an open mind about the restaurant as I read through the rest of the menu, but the first impression usually leaves a mark. Even in my non-vegan days, I was not …

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