INGREDIENTS SALAD 4 cups of broccoli, chopped very small 1 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 1/4 cup green onions, chopped ¾ cup chopped fresh cilantro ½ cup dried cranberries or fresh blueberries 1-2 tablespoons real maple syrup (optional)   DRESSING 1/3 cup tahini 1 large lemon, juiced 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 3-5 […]

Do I eat today or have the ability to button my pants? This was seriously my daily dilemma for way too many years. Before I went through my healing journey my digestion was a nightmare. I was constantly bloated—my stomach would pop out so much after a meal that I couldn’t fit into my clothes. […]

I don’t know about you, but when it’s hot out I just want to eat cold, crunchy, colorful foods. (And coconut ice cream…but that’s for another post.) There are so many flavors and textures to put together with all of the amazing fruits and veggies available and my NZ Summer Slaw is a perfect example. […]

One of my all-time favorite things to eat during the winter is a hearty vegetable soup. Winter doesn’t last long in Austin but it does get surprisingly cold and, since my blood as thinned out to survive the crazy heat of summer, I need all of the warming power I can get on our chilly […]

Gluten-free eaters no longer have to feel deprived of one of the best dishes of Thanksgiving- the STUFFING. Cauliflower is my go to for gluten-free recipes such as rice, and pizza crust and now for this amazing Gluten-Free Sausage and Apple Stuffing.  Every bit as rich and savory as the traditional heavy breaded dish, this […]

While browsing the many varieties of greens at my Farmers Market visit this week I stumbled upon a type I’ve never seen before.  A luscious green color with curling tendrils and delicate leaves, these new greens instantly caught my eye. I was excited to learn that they were pea shoots and  I was even more […]