I’m back in California and the weather has been amazing (sunshine all day??! So odd!), yet our apartment remains freezing at night and mornings. I’ve been layering myself with long knit sweaters, fleece leggings, bathrobe (of course), wool socks and cats :). But what keeps me really warm from the inside out (besides headstands and […]
Food and Recipes
3 Delicious Warming Fall Drinks
Fall time makes me want to give our home a complete makeover and make it cozier by buying cute blankets, throw pillows, curtains, new rugs, candles and lots of incense (we love incense!). I also like to stock my pantry with hearty foods (lots and lots of soups, dried beans, lentils, sauces, preserves and so on) […]
Winter Green Smoothie
Now that the temperatures are low it’s time to upgrade your smoothie game to fit the weather. Try adding warming spices like cinnamon, cardamon or even a dash of cayenne (great for releasing mucus, by the way). Instead of just plain water or milk, use herbal teas. You can also add superfoods like Maca or […]
Simple Raw Vegan Cheesecakes
Last weekend we had our Bay Area Beauty Detox potluck in a beautiful garden in Marin County. We all met through Kimberly Snyder’s Beauty Detox Foods group and decided to form our own little local meetup. For our latest hangout I made these simple raw vegan cheesecakes that were quick to make (although they should […]
How to cook tasty vegetables
Secret to making people like veggies is to make them taste awesome instead of them being the bland side dish. Make them stand out like they’re the main deal! But how to cook tasty vegetables is the question that gets thrown around a lot. First, I’ve learned that roasting veggies really brings out their flavor […]