Carrots. Despite their bright orange color, crispy crunch, sweetness unleashed upon perfect cooking, some people hate them. It seems strange to me (maybe some people were attacked by bunnies in their past lives?) but there are several online forums on the subject, an “I Hate Carrots” Facebook page, and several mediocre YouTube videos on the subject. Here’s one. Here’s another …
Cilantro-Eating Mutants
I've been in a smoothie sort of mood. It's probably due to summer lingering right around the corner. So, when I came across this recipe for a cilantro shake, I got very excited. I love cilantro. Cilantro makes me think of summer too, of cool yogurt dips, and spicy salsa, and a margarita to wash it all down. (Martha Stewart …
Surprising Spring Greens
STINGING NETTLES Stinging Nettles. Those words make me sort of itchy. Or maybe I’m just itching for warmer weather and I shouldn’t blame the nettle and it’s spring growing season for my problems. As it turns out, Nettles are an amazing plant, good for you, and even delicious. They have a long history as helpful plant, dating back to prehistoric …
3 Week Group Cleanse – Starting this Sunday | No pre-planning required
This 3-week cleanse program is aimed at breaking harmful patterns and addictions around food, gently ridding the body of built-up toxins and giving your digestive system a much-needed break. And bonus? You'll increase your energy, lose weight and help your body start to crave nutritious foods. You'll also be able to compare notes and tips with a new supportive group …
Beautiful Berries, Beautiful Skin
Seasons are nice because there is always something to look forward to. I’m tired of putting raisins in my yogurt. But, if this year is going to be anything like any of the other years I’ve experienced (and I suspect it will) I don’t suppose I have too much to worry about. Berry season will come. The pumpkins came, the …
Shopping and Soapboxes: Our Culture of Food
I was going to write about food today. I have a lot to say about food because I like it so much. For example, despite what Ms. Chast has to say here, I could write a novel starring the glorious banana as hero. I could write poetry about soup. I could write a tragedy about the way our fast food …
Staying Cleansed
This winter Dianne DelReyes, Nutrition Director and LAc, led a three week Detox Cleanse. Maybe you were there. (You brilliant, beautiful person you) Or maybe you were busy still catching up on the more-addictive-than-chocolate-covered-pretzel Twilight series. Or maybe you had your own detoxifying New Years resolution. But then, there was life. Busy, busy life. And then there was Valentine’s Day, …