I was first introduced to congee at my yoga teacher training on Kauai, Hawaii and grew fond of this simple, sattvic dish. Sattvic foods are perfect for yogis or anyone looking to bring balance to the body and calm the mind. Sattvic foods are simple, pure, whole foods, that heal and nourish the body. This spin on
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How to Make Furikake (Japanese Seasoning)
Ready for an easy way to elevate any dish and break free from your recipe rut? Enter Furikake! Furikake is a popular Japanese seasoning made from nori (the sheets of seaweed used in making sushi), salt, sugar and sesame seeds. I had this funky condiment at the Spirit Weavers Gathering in California last week and simply fell in love!
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The Magical Kale Salad (5-Minute Meal!)
Summer is here! And you know what that means? You needs good salad recipes. Uh huh. And I am here to help you with that! Summer time is pitta season (the season ruled by fire, heat, and transformation) and you might notice your body is naturally letting go of some of the cravings for heavy
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Ridiculous Raw Red Pepper Dip (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
Ridiculously easy. Ridiculously healthy. Ridiculously good! This is one of my favorite dips, based off a recipe for raw muhammara dip from Nutritionist Kimberly Snyder. I made a similar dip last night for the folks in my Delicious Spring Detox Class in Middlebury, Vermont and it was a total hit (with seasoned detox-ers and newbies alike)! This
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Chickpea of The Sea (5 Minute Meal!)
FAIR WARNING: I’m going to bring up a divisive topic here. You know, the type of thing that people feel incredibly passionate about one way or the other, such as politics, mayonnaise, and tuna fish sandwiches. We’re going to cover at least 2 of the 3, so watch out. It’s true, this vegetarian gal used
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Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Avocado Aioli two ways
Hi friends! Here’s a video recipe for you since I got so much great feedback about the almond noodles recipe I posted last week! Get ready for crispy, comfy, swoon-worthy SMASHED potatoes! PLUS, I’m going to show you how to make two different to-die-for vegan aioli sauces that use heart-healthy avocado in place of a bunch of
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Upgraded Toast (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)
Sometimes mornings can seem an uninspiring time to get fancy with food, but just because things move quickly and rushing tends to be the norm, it doesn’t mean you can’t find little extra moment to create something wonderful for yourself. Here’s my case and point: upgraded toast. Toast. Such an undistinguished, humdrum breakfast, yet with just a
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Ultimate Healthy Grilling Recipes!
Summer is the best. Am I right? Especially living in Vermont, these sparse few months of warmth and sun are sacred to me. Along with summer also comes a tizzy of post-hibernation festivities: our calendars can seem to just fill themselves between weddings, parties and social gatherings that encourage us to eat and drink in the open air with family and
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Easy Go-To Green Smoothie
This is one of my favorite go-to green smoothies. I love it because it can be created using simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. Nothing fancy, just simple, yummy, green deliciousness. I also love this smoothie because there is a nice blend of sweetness to balance out the savory “green” flavor of the
