Many people in my current realm don’t know that for the better part of my life I was a classical musician. A clarinetist to be exact. I was the kid that practiced six hours a day after I got home from school. I won nearly every competition I ever entered, was...
The ancient Chinese practice of facial gua sha moves lymphatic fluids, releases fascia so skin can function better and breaks down adhesions and hardness in muscles, particularly in the jaw line. The overall effect is a significant boost of blood and qi to the skin...
I LOVE making smoothie bowls with whatever fresh fruit I can find. A frozen banana and frozen blueberries always seem to make good base ingredients because they provide a creamy thickness and tons of antioxidants and polyphenols. Adding on whatever else I have...
Anyone who knows me well, knows I take my salads REALLY seriously. They are little works of art and I love putting the unexpected into a beautiful bowl of fresh, nutrient rich greens. Chopping all the ingredients into small pieces so that each bite has many different...
This is one of my favorite salads! Any time I can add dates to anything I tend to morph the flavors towards those from the far east. Another concoction of sweet, salty and pungent round out this tropical yet warming salad. The Hawaii to Morocco salad is particularly...
Of all my recipes, this one seems to get the most Oohs and Ahhs at dinner parties and I think it’s because these little bites of heaven actually taste like ravioli! First, don’t let the “raw” description scare you. A lot of times people think of raw foods as...
If it weren’t for Indian and Mexican food, I might starve to death! I could eat tacos nearly every day of my life and sometimes, I do, in one form or another. Featured here is one of my most favorite tacos. I typically choose the butter lettuce wrap but it’s up to you...
Raw Cacao Energy Bites (Vegan and Grain Free) This basic recipe can be used as a base to create an imaginative assortment of energy bites with your favorite add-ins. It’s literally three ingredients: Dates, Nuts and Cacao! You can mix it up by adding the optional...
A variation on the traditional Indian malai kofta, these ultra-healthy spinach koftas are vegetarian, wheat free and can be slightly modified (as indicated below) to be vegan. After making this dish just once, you will crave it often! Spinach Kofta Masala Serves: 3-4...
