The past few years many a yogi has been social media raving about turmeric. Long before the trend, this spice has been used in recipes across the globe for thousands of years to both enhance flavor and boost longevity. The plant itself is very beautiful with giant green leaves and a pretty tropical yellow flowers. … Continue reading 6 Reasons to Cook with Turmeric
What The Health came out a little bit ago, but I just finally got the chance to watch it recently. It was good and I see why there was so much buzz about it. In essence the makers of this documentary point a finger at how much doctors and non-profits are making money off of … Continue reading Movie Night: What The Health
It still chilly out there, and while I can't wait for Spring to spring, enjoying those last for weeks of cold temps with a warm bowl of creamy soup is bliss. Here is a lovely and ever so tasty one made out of sweet potatoes and coconut milk. Ingredients olive oil, as needed 2 shallots, … Continue reading Thai Coconut Sweet Potato Soup
It's been a few months since I started book clubbing with Rachel Brathen's Yoga Girl (check it out here if you missed it) and it's time for another book club book. Ok, rules of book club: 1. There are no rules. 2. Check the book out when and if you want (there is usually a … Continue reading Book Club: Practice You
Chia seeds! These are on my top ten healthy foods to know about list. They are power packed, so easy to add to a ton of dishes, and cheap af. Buy a big bag in bulk and sprinkle it on just about anything for a boost. First of all, yes chia seeds are the same … Continue reading The Benefits of Chia Seeds
This is a wonderful soup for a crisp chilly day to warm up your whole being. pumpkin and squash soups are my favorite, but this one has the added bonus of a little turmeric as well as the sweet joy of a hint of coconut milk to make it feel ever so slightly healthy and … Continue reading Squash Soup with Caramelized Onions
Here it is, the world's best salsa! Prep it out in just a matter of minutes and add it to just about anything to give it extra sweet freshness and zing. You can scoop this one up with tortilla chips, spoon it into your burrito, or garnish your next dinner with it - it's all … Continue reading World’s Best Salsa
I'm always on the hunt for easy, fun ways to be a slightly better human. One such way is cutting back on single use plastic. It just ends up in the trash a few days later and is trashing the planet for basically ever - totally not awesome. Cling wrap makes life convenient by covering … Continue reading Mind Your Own Bee’s Wrap
This lovely tofu based cheese is seasoned with hints of lemon juice vinegar and salt that mirrors the tangy tartness that turns so many into feta fans. It's really simple to make, the hardest part is waiting for it to cool and form into a cheese texture in the fridge. It's goes incredible with just … Continue reading Vegan Feta
We all know that healthy means well-hydrated. You can feel the difference when you've been drinking plenty of fresh liquids and sweating it out via exercise - the whole world feels bright, alive, and exciting. Dehydration, beyond being bad for your health, just doesn't feel good. Neither does being inactive and crunched over your keyboard. … Continue reading Why I Love Coconut Water
