Mushrooms are Magic!

Spring is upon us and so us the best season for mushrooms. While many times enticing and overly delicious, the little gems can be quite intimating. From foraging in the forest to the vast selection available at the gourmet grocer, many may find themselves overwhelmed. There simply are so many choices, which means pairing the…

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Meyer Lemon Salt

I’m an absolute salt fanatic. …and I adore Meyer Lemons. Thus, I’m in heaven with the best of both worlds. Great creative in the kitchen. I dare you.

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Chicken Avocado Squash Pot

      **Disclaimer… I’m highly embarrassed in regards to these photos. I’ve been stockpiling posts…and this one has been in the hopper for some time. Late at night…iPhone = no bueno. I promise it was gooooooood. It’s a bowl. It’s a little squash. It’s kind of like a “pot,” and it’s filled with chicken…

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Blood Orange Salt Crystals

I had just finished a conversation at home, stating the utter importance of a supremely serene and sublimely clean kitchen in my life. In fact, I believe I could still hear the faint echo of my statement as I ventured upon my juicing journey and witness the massacre of vibrant blood orange sweetness and sticky…

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DAYBREAK USA Interview

How do you feed your body? Do you breathe REAL Life into your body, soul, and spirit? Do you fuel yourself with the best elements in all aspects of life? I was honored to be interviewed by Angie Austin of DAYBREAK USA this morning. Here’s the little snippet! Click HERE:

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Oven Crispy Pancetta

Distinguished and Italian…how can you go wrong with the most renowned form of dry cured deliciousness on earth? Fancy Schmancy Bacon… Typically this amazing piece of charcuterie is served alongside decadent cheese and wine with a smorgasbord of rich flavors. When crisped and dried in the oven, the meat becomes a whole different beast. Crispy….

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Homemade Coconut Butter

Coconut butter really is one of the greatest things on earth. Really. It’s thick, it’s smooth, it’s sweet, and it’s just so delicious. I rave about the delectability on a regular basis, and am often asked about the difference between coconut butter and coconut oil.  Apparently this information is rather confusing to folks ~ Neither…

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Skillet Seared Radishes

Most of my radish eating experience has been in the form of raw crudités or sliced thinly for salads.  These delightfully bright bulbs provide a surprising bite with a hint of peppery zing. My only experience in cooking these out of the ordinary produce pleasures has been in the form of Roasted Watermelon Radishes.  Cooked in…

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Who is Your Coach?

We are our own worst critics for sure. But it doesn’t have to be that way – and it really SHOULD NOT be that way. I am incredibly encouraging and accepting of others. I am an exceptional coach, counselor, and educator. However, those who know me well will attest to the fact that I hardly…

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Surprisingly More

Granted and blessed with the opportunity to attend a food blogger conference over the weekend, I stepped into the doors of Vida Vegan Con amazingly grateful, excited to learn, and surprisingly unaware of all that I was due to encounter. It’s very clear from reading most of what I compose that I am not, by…

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