creamy butternut squash soup

  it was 65 degrees here just the other day and i went to bed last night wondering if it was a little silly i’d waited so long to share a favorite creamy vegan soup recipe with you.   then waking up to fresh snow this morning i was quickly reminded the joys of springtime. i found myself feeling reassured there’s plenty of time to enjoy a delicious butternut squash soup before summer rattles around.   who am i kidding?... Read More

healthy homemade granola cereal

snack like a boss on a healthy homemade granola cereal.   a little here. a little there. and before you know it your jar is empty.   well, at least in my experience.   i’ve been eating it by the handful, with my parfaits, acai bowls, over soft serve, and with superfood frenzy or instant almond milk. if you can name it i’ve probably topped it off with granola and i’m not ashamed.   it’s a cinch to make... Read More

iced matcha latte

do you matcha much? pretty new to the green tea powder myself and it’s been a pleasure to experiment with.   literally. due to the increased levels of l-theanine found in matcha leaves. l-theanine is an amino acid that has been shown to increase the production of alpha waves to the brain.   these waves not only induce mental relaxation and reduce stress but they also stimulate an improvement of mood, concentration, and memory.   matcha... Read More

build your own acai bowl

its been noted a number of times that i lean towards simple things and making acai bowls is no different. building your own acai bowl is a fun and exciting way to change up your smoothie game. it’s a healthy, raw vegan, plant-based, nutrient dense form of fuel.   a few weeks ago a friend sent me the downside of smoothies from the new york times. i don’t disagree that smoothies can be overloaded with sugars. and just about anything... Read More

a shot of chlorophyll with a side of pinball

  the second round of the no frills adventure has recently finished up and once again, it was an exceptional group. years before i started teaching yoga and practicing massage therapy, while blogging my days away, i spent my time leading wilderness trips and teaching outdoor education.   now that my focus has shifted to clean eating and healthy living i’ve combined the things i love most to offer these group adventures in an online... Read More

sweet spuds

this month, on inphyusion, i’m sharing one of my first cooked recipes. don’t worry, it’s a simple and nearly effortless plant-based, oil free recipe but still a big deal. it’s a big deal because when inphyusion began it was a raw vegan site. that’s how i was eating at the time and i was sure i would be forever. i loved being raw vegan and felt amazing. until i didn’t. my food journey began over 15 years ago when... Read More

dairy-free vanilla protein smoothie

recently i had the opportunity to lead a small group on a winter adventure. although it was an online group program it reminded me of the wilderness trips i used to lead. it was a top notch group of participants and we had an exciting 7-days without coffee, alcohol or refined sugar. no coffee, sugar, or alcohol? no coffee, sugar, or alcohol and i consider it fun? don’t get me wrong. you know i enjoy my coffee but i also enjoy taking a break... Read More

date donut holes-the variety pack

alright, serious question…who in the world doesn’t like a treat every now and again? i obviously do as evidenced here, here, here and here. we weren’t desert wild at my house growing up but quite often a weekend morning would lend to a handpicked sweet roll plate from the local bakery. we fancied slicing them up for a sample plate and munching on them throughout the morning. these days fried doughy cake isn’t quite as exciting... Read More

not nutella

not nutella is a healthier version of the much loved nutella. it’s dairy-free, raw vegan, and one of my favorite healthy recipe hacks. it’s something i also enjoy packaging up in cute little jars with ribbons and sharing as gifts with family, friends, clients and students come holiday time. it’s a simple recipe (because, in my opinion, simple is always best) requiring 4 ingredients. a food processor, a pinch of patience and a dash... Read More

schedule your discovery session

  are you… feeling discouraged because you’re not seeing the results you’re looking for with your weight loss goals?   trying to understand a new diet or protocol but you don’t know where to begin?   are you in a downward spiral struggling with cravings and yo-yo dieting?   fighting to kick your sugar habit but nothing has worked?   dealing with an allergy or food intolerance and don’t know... Read More