Do you guys know about Jose Andres yet? He's a pretty famous chef mostly known for bringing molecular gastronomy to America from his homeland of Spain. Initially I thought he must just be some nerdy guy experimenting with food properties and presentations. Although it was a fun idea, I never expected him to be passionately … Continue reading Book Club: We Fed An Island
This incredible little beauty called purslane is a wild and underappreciated gem of a plant. Sprouting up on it's own, it is as common as dandelions and also edible and power packed with nutrition. Unlike the dandelion which is quite bitter, purslane is just very mildly tangy and peppery. It's dense rounded leaves add an … Continue reading Purslane: The Most Delicious Weed
When I first saw a class listing at my local yoga studio for aerial silk yoga I thought that the yoga community had finally taken it too far. Whats next, ceiling yoga? But I gave it a try and now I'm completely hooked. You need a little bit of a yoga background in order to … Continue reading Aerial Yoga Swings are Amazing
I love how fruits taste when you roast them, it's like the natural sugars caramelize and evolve into something new and exciting. Peaches have a very special place in my heart, but you could try this same recipe with many different fruits as well and I bet they'd all taste good. INGREDIENTS 4 yellow peaches, … Continue reading Roasted Peaches
Most of us already know that oatmeal is such an incredible miracle food for heart health, but did you know that you can blend your oats right in the blender to make a flour that can be used to make beautiful and delicious pancakes!? This is a new and exciting one for me. I love the … Continue reading Oatmeal Banana Pancakes with Chia Jam
Ingredients 3 tbsp. Soy sauce 1 tbsp. Sesame seed oil 1 tbsp. Fresh Honey 1 Dash of mirin 1/2 Medium shallot minced 1 Green onion thinly sliced on bias 1 tsp. Red pepper flake 1 Fresh tuna steak. Big Eye is a personal favorite, but Yellow fin or Bluefin will be equally tasty Pinch of … Continue reading Tuna Poke
Sometimes life gets so strange that the only way to respond is to say: "f*ck that!" It's an expression typically coupled with anger and frustration. Here's a funny video of a guided meditation finding the zen of saying: "f*ck that." It's silly , but also a great reminder of how to just deal with life. I … Continue reading F*ck That: Guided Meditation
I get a kick out of latte art. It's one of those tiny things that makes your day better, as if that tiny heart on top infuses each sip with whole-hearted loving goodness that magically makes absolutely everything in your life a million times better instantly. It's a good art form to learn because you … Continue reading Latte Art: Thai Flowers
Wall gardens are a lot easier to set up than you might think and they take up very little space, which is so important in an urban setting. You could even build one of these indoors to keep it thriving in the winter months, if you have a sunny wall that isn't in use. Fresh … Continue reading DIY Hanging Wall Garden
Despite its neutral color, cauliflower is a wonderful veggie loaded with tons of nutrients. Here's a fun recipe to try featuring cauliflower that has been chopped finely in a food processor and drained of it's excess juice to create a dough that is easily made into tortillas. You can test out how this works for … Continue reading Cauliflower Tortillas
