I remember when I was a child, a friend asked me if I would rather live where it was too hot, or too cold. It’s kind of a funny question to me now (I hate the cold), but at the time I thought about it long and hard until I finally decided that I would […]
Real Food Recipes
The Best Homemade Sourdough Pizza Crust
This summer I’ve been experimenting with sourdough and the obsession is growing! One of the recipes I was most anxious to try was a delicious homemade pizza crust that has depth of flavor and a good chewy crispness. One of the reasons I’ve never been a huge fan of take-out pizza is because the crust […]
Tom Kha Gai and The Healing Power of Lemongrass
Thai food instills a profound weakness in me whether it be a perfect yellow curry or a delicious sweet and sour soup, I simply cannot for the life of me resist it. Years ago when I worked at a pet store near UCLA I would often go looking for new places to eat during my […]
Egg-Free Coconut Paleo Oatmeal
This simple breakfast is one of my all-time favorite meals to have a cold morning. It’s quick and really to make and it really hits the spot! This “oatmeal” isn’t actually made with oats or any other grains, though you could add them if you wanted a non-paleo version. I like to make this oat […]
Strawberry Chia Seed Smoothie Bowl Recipe
Have you caught on to the new smoothie fad lately? Instead of in a cup, it’s in a bowl! But that’s not all, they also happen to be even more nutritious than regular smoothies because you can add any number of favorite toppings without having to drink a chunky smoothie. You simply eat them with […]
Cooling Summer Salad
Have I told that it’s hot lately? If you happened to miss the memo here’s a resounding “I’m melting! Please help me!” Seriously, I don’t do well in the heat and it’s been a nice toasty 105 degrees where I live the last few days so I’m really starting to feel it. The only things […]