What happens when you're lounging around drinking a chai latte and snacking on fresh figs? You start feverishly brainstorming about how you can recreate this out-of-this-world flavor combination, of course. Hence the marriage of two of my favorite foods together in one icy treat.
Read MoreGOOD LIVING IS GLAM FOR ECO DIVA BEAUTY–As we approach the warm weather season, it's more important than ever to make sure you're getting enough hydration (and no, coffee and tea don't count! Trust me, I've tried to make that justification before). Drinking two liters of water a day is one of the single most important habits of people with ageless, glowing skin, but more importantly it's essential to maintaining a healthy body, a clear mind and proper metabolic function. If you're anything like me, however, sometimes you just want something a bit more exciting than a plain glass of water. Here's a solution: add a little zest to this skin essential ritual with five fruit, vegetable and herbal infused waters that will get you excited to hydrate simply because they look beautiful, taste refreshing and provide an added vitamin and nutrient boost.
Read MoreHave you ever gone to a restaurant, enjoyed an amazing dish, and obsessed about it for days after? That's how I felt after a recent visit to neighborhood restaurant Nanoosh, but instead of planning how I can dine there weekly for the foreseeable future, I set out to recreate their quinoa mediterranean salad with a couple of my own personal twists.
Read MoreIf you haven't caught blood orange fever yet, then what are you waiting for? In addition to being amongst the most photogenic fruits of the season with their various crimson hues, this deliciously sweet citrus also offers even more health benefits than the everyday orange you're accustomed to.
Read MoreI absolutely love pomegranates, but have you tried scooping out seeds with a spoon only to make a mess, release a few seeds at a time, and get a mouthful of the bitter pith? Frustrating, right? This video will show you a simple method to removing the seeds and making a refreshing sparkling pear cocktail.
Read MoreRight now everyone is in pumpkin, squash and gourd mode, but let's not forget about one of fall's most amazing offerings: aromatic, sweet and juicy pears. Bosc, Bartlett, Comice, Seckel, Anjou–take your pick! In addition to pies, sauces and salads, pears are also a great way to avoid what I call Green Juice Boredom aka GJB, which is a syndrome caused by using the same ingredients for the ubiquitous morning elixir typically made with green apples.
Read MoreLushly sweet, fresh figs are culinary gold during their main season, which runs from later summer to early fall. Their beautiful watermelon-pink inner flesh coupled with that unique chewy, crunchy texture inspired me to explore ways to enjoy figs throughout the year, and what better way than with a aromatic ginger and lavender infused fig preserve.
Read MoreWhat is that tangle of green curlicued shoots? Before the bulbs mature, garlic plants produce flower stems know as garlic scapes. Farmers usually remove the scapes to direct the plants energy toward bigger bulbs, but rather than compost these cuttings, smart growers harvest the scapes while they are still young and tender so they can imbue chosen dishes with their sweet, mild garlic flavor.
Read MoreGOOD LIVING IS GLAM FOR ECO DIVA BEAUTY – If you spend time in the morning trying to color coordinate your outfit for the day, you should consider doing the same with your food. Packing your plate with a spectrum of vibrant hues is key to a robust diet, and understanding the health benefits associated with each shade is the best way to get started on this colorful journey.
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