One of my favorite treats this summer was anything named "Mint Chocolate Chip." For some reason, I was constantly craving the icy cool refreshing flavor of mint paired with the earthy richness of dark chocolate. So as summer slowly signs off, I'm trying to find ways to continue savoring these flavors, like in my antioxidant rich Mint Cacao Nib Smoothie featuring one of my new favorite skin-loving ingredients, Raw Complexions Skintox Beauty Food.
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 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.
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