by Sara Sullivan RECHARGE NOW! Every day, millions of Americans complain of being tired & moody. Most of us chalk it up to having too much to do and not enough time to do it. But often the true culprit is an everyday habit: what we eat, which impacts how we cope emotionally. The food-mood...
7 Ways to Easily Eat Raw on the Cheap
Hey there, Lacy here! We’re going to be hosting a few guest posters over the next few weeks! Today I’d like to welcome Simone Samuels of The Wellness Warung. Today, she’s talking about great (and totally inexpensive) ways to incorporate more raw foods into your diet. Whether you’re ready to try a raw diet or...
Guacamole Party! For the Dip and Sip Challenge
A few weeks ago I got a lovely email: would I be interested in hosting a guacamole party and participating in a little Dip and Sip challenge, judged by Gaby Dalkin in celebration of national guacamole day and her new book, Absolutely Avocados? ME? Guacamole party? That’s a match made in heaven.
Wild Mushroom Bolognese and Preparing Wild Porcinis
It’s mushroom season here in Colorado! My Facebook news feed has been dotted with photos of the gorgeous, wine-colored caps of wild porcinis for the last couple of weeks—some as big as three pounds! I haven’t made it up to the mountains to do any hunting of my own yet, though I have a...
3 Allergy-Free Summer Snacks
I’ve got an allergy-free treat for you today! Shirley Plant—author of Finally… Food I Can Eat!: A Dietary Guide and Cookbook Featuring Tasty Non-Vegetarian and Vegetarian Recipes for People with Food Allergies, sent over some SH-WEET treats that all of us can eat and enjoy, even if you have food allergies! These goodies are...
Grapefruit Tarragon Popsicles
There is just something about summer that screams for popsicles, isn’t there? I don’t care how old you are. I had been looking for some super cute popsicle molds and when I came across some rocket pop molds at HomeGoods, I was sold. (They’re BPA-free, too!)
Allergy-Free Raspberry Marshmallow Krispy Hearts
With the prevalence of food allergies among kids these days, it’s getting harder and harder for a well-meaning parent to provide a treat that the entire group can enjoy. But these dairy-free, gluten-free Rice Krispy treats do a pretty good job of fitting the bill! Be sure to buy Rice Krispies that are marked gluten free...
Vegan Ginger Pear Muffins
Things have been a bit topsy-turvy at our house since the holidays. My daughter picked up a few bad habits when we were traveling and right after—it’s rough when your routines are all a jumble and it’s easy to relax the rules a bit. She’s been munching a lot more between meals, demanding snacks...
Roasted Manchurian Cauliflower
Adapted from a recipe by Suvir Saran. PrintRoasted Manchurian Cauliflower Cook Time: 40 minutes Yield: serves 8 I lightened up this amazing Chinese-Indian recipe by Suvir Saran; the original is pan-fried and contains much more oil. This recipe is seriously addicting, and you might want to double it! A wonderful way to introduce cauliflower...
Recipe: Rainbow Fruit Salad with Lemon Balm Syrup and Coconut Whipped Cream
This easy, fresh fruit salad recipe the PERFECT recipe to make for a barbeque or potluck, either as a side dish or a light dessert. It’s definitely barbeque season, and as much as I love those heavenly grilled meats, delicious potato salads, and yummy baked beans, I often find myself craving something a little...