Avocado Pomegranate Salad

On a recent weekend excursion, I fell in love, once again, with avocado. It’s not as though I ever really lost my love affair or adoration of the silky, creamy, delicious fruit…it’s just that in the mix of the winter weather and holidays, my avocado indulgences seemed to be forgotten. They are back. And they…

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Spiced Avocado Mousse & Blood Orange Cinnamon Cream

Avocado Mousse is one of my favorite ways to both magically surprise staunch fruit and veggie eschewers, and to gently “trick” them just a little bit. You see, raw avocado mousse tastes nothing like the creamy goddess green fruit (often confused for a veggie). It also tastes no where near healthy ~ masquerading as mere…

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Chocolate Cherry Balsamic Espresso Brownies – Recipe Repost

Some time ago, I posted a truly amazing recipe for Cherry Espresso Balsamic Brownie Bites. They were unbelievably fantastic. Love at first bite. I share this recipe with you once more, simply because… Super chocolatey. Super espresso-ey. Intense on the cherry and balsamic. You and your lover can’t go wrong…even if that lover happens to be…

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Zucchini Ribbon Ravioli Rolls

Sometimes you want something a little bit lighter on your plate. While we all love and adore pasta and ravioli, the beauty in life often comes from making choices, and the beauty in food choices is that they are endless…and truly glorious. Vibrant green ribbons rolled into ravioli… Sensually savory and sensationally scrumptious. Zucchini Ribbon…

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Smokin’ Squash Bacon

Okay, okay ~ I know this recipe, with its components and ensuing texture no where near resembles bacon – but I had good intentions. Honestly. While living in PDX I frequently enjoyed Pixie Retreat’s raw sammies, one of which was a “raw” Mock BLT. Oh my…it was truly amazing. Raw, sprouted nut bread, slathered in…

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Hail Merry Mini Miracle Tarts Product Review

I’ve been in love with Hail Merry Miracle Tarts for quite some time now. I can’t remember when I first discovered these miraculous mounds ~ for a while there I was treating myself to the chocolatey of chocolatiest Chocolate Miracle Tart on a regular basis. Actually, I’d rotate between the Chocolate and Chocolate Almond…and sometimes…

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Simply Dara – Raw Balls – Product Review

Typically I’m not one to snack. I like big, hearty meals – to keep me super satisfied. To each her own, I suppose. So, no snacking for me…until now ~ Simply Dara “tree nut based portable pops of power.” I’ll take little raw energy bites that taste THIS AMAZING any day. I think I’m hooked. These…

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Paleo Eats – Product Review

Welcome to the dawn of a new age. An era of great taste and good nutrition fueled by the foods of our ancestors. Made with 100% Paleo ingredients, Paleo Eats is designed to help you live by your genetic code. Evolve back to a better way of living and eating. Experience pure Paleo power with delicious,…

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Apple Cider Vinegar

Just like coconut oil, apple cider vinegar is pretty much the ultimate “cure all” for those of us who subscribe to the health and wellness crunchy lifestyle. No really, many, many, many people (not just the granola-heads) experience tremendous health benefits from the fermented magic. It’s not that is simply makes a great vinaigrette, it truly…

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