In the journey that is the healing process, I’ve discovered that mere physical healing is only the tip of the iceberg. I’ve been lucky to have more than one teacher in my life, thus far. Each of them had their own way of speaking about healing. One of my mentors once said, “Healing is waking… read more
A Peek Into My Life
At the beginning of the 2014 I made a bold decision. I promised myself I would take a minimum of 6-weeks off of work this year– 2 weeks in April, 2 weeks in August, and 2 weeks in December. I’ve discovered that working year-round doesn’t make me more productive. But taking nurturing breaks away from… read more
“I’m A Salad Lover” Caesar Salad Dressing
PREP TIME 7 minutes YIELD approximately 2 cups INGREDIENTS 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 ribs celery, rough chopped 2 medium cloves garlic 2 Tbsp prepared Dijon mustard 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp tamari (wheat-free soy sauce) 1 Tbsp kelp powder or dulse flakes ¼ cup Coconut Nectar or agave ½ cup… read more
There Are No Rewards For Suffering
How many times have you suffered in silence because you didn’t want to inconvenience someone else? When have you gone without because you didn’t want to “make waves” or call attention to yourself? How often have you done this even when you weren’t happy and your needs weren’t getting met? I’ve eaten restaurant meals I… read more
Why Diets Don’t Work
Americans are obsessed with weight. You can’t turn on the TV, drive down the road or go to a party without being inundated by information and sound bites about this hot topic. Diets are a billion-dollar industry; companies spend millions and millions luring you to try the latest diet (low carb, high protein, low fat,… read more
Smart Snacking for a Slim, Sexy, Savvy YOU
There’s no denying that everyone, at one time or another, has had a snack attack. Opinions on snacking differ. Some feel that snacking is bad and that eating between meals leads to weight gain. Others believe that eating many small meals and snacks throughout the day is healthy for maintaining energy levels and optimal weight…. read more
If You Eat Raw Food, Where Do You Get Your Protein?
The one question I almost always get when I’m talking or teaching about raw foods is, “Where do you get your protein?” It’s a great question, considering we lige in a culture that strongly promotes the idea that “good” protein comes from animal products. On a vegan raw food diet, completely devoid of animal protein,… read more
A Peek Into My Life
I went back to Matthew Kenney’s culinary academy in Santa Monica two weekends ago and took a weekend intensive all about raw chocolate, cheese and desserts. It was SO much fun! Here are some photos of my culinary creations. I’ve already fermented more cheese and now I’m letting it “age” in my refrigerator. It’s so… read more
Amazing Start Apple-Pecan Porridge
PREP TIME 5 minutes YIELD 2 cups INGREDIENTS 1 cup raw pecans 1 apple, rough chopped and core removed ½ cup coconut water ¼ tsp high mineral salt ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp vanilla extract DIRECTIONS 1. Place all ingredients into a blender carafe. 2. Blend until smooth and creamy,… read more
Who Am I To…?
“You can be the most beautiful person in the world and everybody sees light and rainbows when they look at you, but if you yourself don’t know it, all of that doesn’t even matter. Every second that you spend on doubting your worth, every moment that you use to criticize yourself; is a second of… read more
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