I find that one of the simplest ways to incorporate more veggies into my life is to throw together a salad. Most people agree that eating more vegetables is one of the keys to improving your health. Yet I often hear people complaining about how they just can’t seem to eat more vegetables. Well, that’s …
While traveling in Perú, I often found that the servings of vegetables were smaller than I would have liked. There were a few restaurants in the Cusco area that really helped fill my need for fresh veggies (read more about Peruvian restaurants in my ebook). Fortunately, this Onion Sarza popped up as a sort of garnish on …
True confession, I am a total Francophile, especially if it has anything to do with food. There are so many things I love about France and the flavors of French cooking are certainly near the top of that list. I’ve been gearing up for another trip across the pond this spring and practicing all of …
Winter Vegetable Coconut Thai Curry to give you all the warm and fuzzy feels! This recipe is a very simple way to make a delicious curry to transport your taste buds. It’s practically cheating. I love that this is a one-pan meal! It comes together quickly, which is great when you want a nourishing soup …
Life has been good to me as I have found myself yet again enjoying “winter” from the beach. There is something about the water that just calls to me. Maybe I’m a bit crazy, but 60F just doesn’t seem that cold when it’s salt water! This winter I found my sun and surf in beautiful …
Garlic is one of nature’s true superfoods. Garlic contains compounds that make it a potent antimicrobial, antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial. Pretty much whatever ails you, garlic will probably help! The benefits of garlic extend beyond the nutritional punch that each clove packs. Garlic is very affordable, readily available pretty much everywhere, stores well in the …
Did you know that in addition to being a yummy side dish, sweet potatoes make an excellent snack? I’ve recently begun batch baking sweet potatoes to keep on hand in the fridge as an easy and delicious snack. These perfectly baked sweet potatoes are excellent to have on hand when I’m on the road all …
Eating well during the holidays is a very common stumbling block. I don’t know how many times I hear comments throughout the holiday season about eating too much, needing to detox, and wondering how to beat the bloat. It doesn’t have to be this way! Let’s stop the frankenfood holidays and turn to real food …
When I first began my foray into a Real Food Lifestyle (because it really is so much more than a ‘diet’), I struggled with the idea of letting go of my holiday traditions. Specifically, my holiday recipes. Baking for the holidays has been a big part of my traditions since I was probably about 8. …
Traveling to Perú was as much a culinary adventure as it was a mystical adventure. I absolutely loved getting to taste and smell the flavors of Perú! Interestingly, the Peruvian diet was fairly easy for me to adapt to my food preferences (read more about navigating the Peruvian cuisine with dietary restrictions in my ebook). One …
