Relaxing Turmeric Latte and Natrol 5-HTP

This article was sponsored by Natrol. All opinions are my own. Relaxation. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh. Just the sound of that word makes me want to take a deep breath and slip into a warm bath. How about you? Today I want to talk to you about how I’ve learned how to relax my nervous system after 10 … Continued

Inflammation: How To Lower Inflammation

We’ve all been there. All of a sudden wrinkles appear on our faces and there is a sagging to our chests and waistline. The sad thing is that there’s something causing us to age faster and putting us at risk to look worse as we get older. So, what’s causing this sped-up aging process? It’s … Continued

Poached Green Tea Tarragon Chicken

End result. Well, I just couldn’t help myself… Doesn’t this sound incredible? I was inspired to create this dish last week when I was making my morning cup of green tea and sprinkling of turmeric and tarragon on my breakfast eggs. I thought, “Hmmm, this tastes pretty good…” And the rest is history. A quick … Continued

Baked Eggplant Medley

I’m a sucker for eggplant.  Yes, it’s a nightshade veggie but I just love the sweet, soft taste of a freshly baked eggplant.  There’s something about that rich purple skin and those succulent seeds…it almost resembles a creamy texture when baked. What’s not to love, right? A perfect dish for a chilly, winter night when … Continued

Gluten-Free Chicken Noodle Soup

There’s nothing like a bowl of chicken noodle soup on a chilly February evening.  Last night I created a delicious gluten-free, dairy-free chicken n’ buckwheat noodle soup that warmed me up from the Manhattan chill. I tossed in some navy beans and my favorite dinosaur kale along with mushrooms and ginger for an exceptionally delectable … Continued

Cauliflower Cakes

Well, let’s just say I’m on another kick…and this time it’s with cauliflower.  Yes, I had a fabulous date last night with a head of cauliflower…are you jealous?  Yummy; this sweet, milky, almost nutty cruciferous vegetable is at its prime right now (from December thru March) when its in season and most plentiful at local … Continued

Harvest Pumpkin Tofu Frittata

I was bit by the frittata bug last week and made this for a quick and easy breakfast dish, which then turned into a few meals throughout the week.  Aside from this tasty breakfast, I created an afternoon frittata lunch over arugula, pistacios and fresh figs and  a hearty supper earlier this week atop  al … Continued

Product Review: Goji Gourmet

A big thank you to my friend, Allison over at Goji Gourmet for sending me a package of their tasty cookies.  I had the delightful opportunity to meet Allison last week to hear about her exciting new business and taste her deliciously-healthy cookies. Goji Gourmet offers a wonderful variety of cookies packed with superfoods and … Continued

Roasted Cumin Chickpeas

Here is an easy recipe that is sure to please your taste buds.  These roasted chickpeas pair well as a side dish for any summertime BBQ…give them a try and opt for roasted chickpeas as your side dish tonight instead of baked beans! This recipe also works wonders atop salad greens and as a ‘go-to-snack’ … Continued