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Get ready of a little slice of heaven. In just one batch of these there is an entire avocado, a big dollop of coconut oil, and a few scoops of raw cacao powder. You can thank me later when you have pampered your palate and powered up your spring energy!!  

If you are a chocolate lover like me, this will surely do the trick.  These little bites of pleasure are very chocolaty.  Wi...

Can blending really be this blissful?

One thing I have learned about food is that healthy is the new yummy. After you try this smoothie you will see that pure, nutrient dense ingredients have pure, full flavors that are even more satiating than their refined and processed counterparts.

From one of the most widely popular trees on the planet, raw cacao (aka raw chocolate) contains more than 300 different naturally occurring phytochemicals. This means ...

As Hippocrates said, “All health begins in the gut.” While your digestion is known as the root of your health, eating for a healthy digestion can be both complex and confusing. The overall quality of food has diminished through over-processing, and the busyness and stress of modern life can wreak havoc on your digestive systems.

Below you will find some healing and nourishing foods to help your digestion

You may not realize that these tiny little seeds a...

How is your summer going? I hope you are enjoying the magic and playfulness of the season while staying cool, hydrated, and well nourished.

My days have been feeling full with expansive summery activities such as weekend trips to the mountains, early morning walks, and a few fun evening hikes and al fresco dinners with friends.


Summer is a longed-for season, and one that I often remind myself to savor.


While that is all good, we may find ourselves getting home at the end of the day little later, an...

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Do you start off running with a brand-new diet each year only to lose steam after the first couple of weeks? Are you in a constant conversation with your bathroom scale that can either uplift or depress how you feel each day?

Your metabolism keeps you energized and moving. If it slows, you are likely to feel its effects on your sleep, in your mood, and your energy.

There is ample scientific evidence as to why diet culture is not working (nor supportive) For example,...

Zuppa Toscana, a traditional Tuscan soup to nourish you down to your cells. Filled with delightful flavors and ingredients, including hearty fingerling potatoes and hearty late season kale. 

Make it in the instant pot or a top of your stove. This is a hearty and warming soup will keep you cozy all winter long.

This time of year is all about staying cozy, boosting our immunity, nourishing ourselves with warming foods, and beginning to turn inward as the darker nights approach.

This has been a go-to for me all summer long. It is a winner at any table, so easy to make in just a few minutes, and a great way to celebrate late summer corn season.

You can customize the spice level and the balance of flavor (salty, sour lime, and pungent) to your liking!

Here we are in summer, my favorite time to browse the farmers markets and get in the kitchen!

This recipe is fun to explore with a mash-up of your favorite seasonal stone fruits in any combination you like.

Think cherry –– plum or peach–– apricot!

Treat yourself to this all-pleasure (no guilt) late summer delicacy and savor every bite.

Here we are in late summer, my favorite time to browse the farmers markets and get in the kitchen!

This recipe is fun to explore with a mash-up of your favorite seasonal stone fruits in any combination you like.

Think cherry –– plum or peach–– apricot!

Treat yourself to this all-pleasure (no guilt) late summer delicacy and savor every bite.