health and wellness tips
winterized dairy-free walnut milk
cuts like a buffalo living walnut milk gets winterized this season with warming ground spices. both cinnamon and nutmeg help destroy cold in the body and at the same time, will stimulate circulation. in an aryuvedic sense, nutmeg will pacify the vatta dosha while it increases the pitta. ground nutmeg is also a natural sleep […]
blue-green algae anytime cocktail
klamath lake blue-green algae anytime cocktail and i go way back and i’m always on a mission to make it a habit for others. i find an elegance in its ease and i always head back for more. potent with intrinsic nutritional invincibility it clears my head, stimulates focus and points me in the right […]
no frill lemon ginger ale
no frill lemon ginger ale is warming yet refreshingly healthy and takes very little time to prepare. ginger root has properties that will nurture the ailments of the coming season such as a runny nose, the common cough, as well as sinus and throat congestion. plain and simple, ginger root is an intense immune system booster and a digestive system […]
pecan brownie ice cream sundae
as it turns out the pecan brownie bar is an excellent floatation device for the superfood soft serve ice cream. this is a rawcipe that is free of wheat, gluten, dairy, soy, and any refined sugars. when the extra minute is taken to add-in the tart cherry drizzle, you will have created for yourself one […]
celeriac sushi rice
celeriac, declared the ugly ducking of the veggie world, easily becomes a beautiful wheat, gluten and grain free sticky sushi rice. found in the same family as the turnip and potato, celeriac is a low starch cousin of the starchy winter root vegetables. it is a great alternative to its more starchy family members. this ugly duckling is high […]
marinated portobello mushrooms
marinated portobello mushrooms are looking to join your next dinner dish. although sometimes as small as a button, mushrooms contain nutrients that boost immune function by flushing the body of unwanted toxins and may also play a role in fighting cancer. portobello mushrooms are crimini mushrooms that have grown to their full potential and are […]
tart cherry drizzle
tart cherry drizzle has endless possibilities and is high on the lip smack-ability index. tart cherries are beneficial because they are high in antioxidants and phenolics, helping to reduce deposits of uric acid in the joints and therefore reducing painful feelings associated with inflammation. they also contain melatonin and that helps us turn out our own lights at the […]
salt-n-peppa kale chips
have i mentioned my adoration of kale? it’s big, it’s consuming and a record was set following a long yoga class one afternoon. coming in hungry, it took little time to clear four dehydrator trays before even sitting down. one head of kale per tray and that’s a lot of green. excessive? yes, but really it’s […]
living chocolate frosting
let’s face it, chocolate tastes great on just about everything with the exception of maybe cabbage. if you have ever experienced a sweet tooth, in many cases, frosting is a necessity and at times there is an irresistible force that compels one to consume more than one should. used here is a locally made 100% cacao bar from life […]
keep it simple kale salad
keep it simple salads (kiss) are salads that require few ingredients, little time and make a big fatty deposit in your health savings account. kale salad is the first one coming your way as it’s an easy go-to of mine. the preparation for this kiss is identical to the prep for the basic kale chip minus […]
