Written on
February 2, 2012 by
Holli in
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Recipe reprinted from Raw Food Real World, by Sarma Melngailis
6 ripe avocados, pitted
2 cups fresh corn kernels, cut from 2 ears (or use thawed frozen corn or simply omit)
2 large handfuls of cilantro leaves, finely chopped
4 tablespoons lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, finely minced
2 teaspoons sea salt
In a medium bowl, mash the avocados well with a fork. Add the corn, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno, and salt and stir well to combine. If not using immediately, cover the surface of the guacamole with plastic wrap and refrigerate. This will only keep well for about a day or so.
Do you find it challenging, sometimes impossible, to stick to your healthy eating style in the winter? It can be even more challenging to begin a new eating style, as you struggle to resist heavy carbohydrates, and warm, fatty foods. You’re seeking comfort from the cold and dark months, and that mac and cheese tastes…
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Alice Waters, chef, author, and “Slow-Food” Activist, has been an idol of mine for many years. Listening to her speak in person, and watching her respond to Jose Andres on Friday night at the gorgeous National Portrait Gallery, shifted my view of her from admiration, to reverence. Alice Waters has an aura; she’s graceful, elegant,…
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Written on
January 12, 2012 by
Holli in
Beverages,
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This Indian chai recipe is warming, soothing and perfect for a chilly Fall or Winter day. I made this for ABC t.v.’s Let’s Talk Live show, and the hosts loved it. It’s also caffeine-free and vegan if you skip the honey. For a raw version, use home-made almond or nut milk, like I did for…
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The “Just Label It- We have a right to know” Campaign has acquired 500,000 signatures in it’s petition presented to the US Government, to insure that all genetically engineered foods are labeled. The Campaign’s sponsors, including the Organic Trade Association, United Natural Foods, Organic Valley, and Earthbound Farm, filed a petition with the FDA (Food…
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New Year Resolutions were out for me this year. I had enough work, and pressure, and a to-do list a mile long. No…what I needed was some laugh time. Silly time, ridiculous time…let it all go time. I vowed to laugh more, to find something funny.. to be impulsive and silly and recognize the humor…
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Ginger is anti-viral, and soothes the digestion. It’s also warming to your body, and calms an upset stomach pronto. This is one of my favorite winter time drinks The added lemon is detoxifying and alkalizing, perfect for post-holiday body-system clean-up. Ginger Detox Tea Ingredients 1 piece fresh ginger, about 2 inches 2 organic lemons, peeled…
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Alice Waters, one of my all time heroes, famed chef and food activist from Berkeley, California will be visiting DC as part of an event honoring her and her new portrait being installed at the National Portrait Gallery. The event is scheduled for Friday evening, January 20. Waters is an icon in the organic foods…
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To-do List: Before 2012 1. REfuse:: to do any more parties, dates or moments, until you’re ready — just say no 2. REst:: sleep, nap, daydream at will 3. REcover:: eat well, smile a lot, listen to your body 4. REview:: look back at what worked and what didn’t– make lists if you have to…
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You love spending time with your girlfriends, but did you realize the power you have over each other when it comes to your weight? Some interesting studies have been released lately about how integrative those gal-pal relationships are and how they effect our size and ultimately our health. Studies out of MIT (Massachusetts Institute of…
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Recipe reprinted from Raw Food Real World, by Sarma Melngailis
