Oscar Night “Green With Envy” Power Smoothie Juicing is extremely popular with the Hollywood crowd, and Wolfgang Puck is kicking off this year’s Oscar party by handing out this fresh, green, organic power smoothie. Personally, I don’t juice and don’t have the proper equipment, but a food processor or blender works fine with some added…
We have a wonderful farmer’s market here in town on Fridays, so it was the perfect day to assemble this fresh and delicious vegan nicoise salad. The great thing about this salad is that you can add any vegetables that your prefer like artichoke hearts, green beans, carrots, broccoli etc. Just make sure when you…
Eggplant Burger On A Ramen Noodle Bun With Tahini Sauce Ramen noodles are all the rage here in Los Angeles, and LA restaurants are cooking them up in all kinds of original ways. Ramen noodles usually host an entire meal in one bowl, and I love that too, but I thought it would be fun…
Roasted Broccoli & Pumpkin Seeds Over Brown Rice If you love broccoli, you will love this easy plant-based recipe. If you are not a broccoli fan, you may even like this dish. What I found out is roasted broccoli tastes very different than steamed or sautéed broccoli. It becomes caramelized and full of complex flavors.…
Italian Pasta e Fagioli “How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours” Wayne Dyer In my former career, I was fortunate to have a positive powerful mentor named Russ. Every decision I made at work and life, I would ask myself, “what would Russ do?”. That simple question always guided me…
Woke up this morning famished, so I decided to make a big plate of delicious vegan blueberry pancakes. I used to consider pancakes an indulgence but not anymore. Now I know you can make fluffy, delicious pancakes without eggs and milk. These are especially delightful during blueberry season. Blueberries are so nutritious and among the world’s…
I came across some super yummy jams last year at a pop-up. They are called Laura Ann’s Jams, and they are infused with exotic spices and flavors like Blueberry Basil, Raspberry Habanero, Rockin Jalapeno (my favorite), and Strawberry Vanilla Bean among others. They were all so fresh tasting, exciting and delicious. For me, sometimes the…
“I do not trust people who don’t love themselves and yet tell me, ‘I love you.’ There is an African saying which is: Be careful when a naked person offers you a shirt.” ―Maya Angelou Love, love, love. Valentine’s Day is swiftly approaching, and I’m ready for it. Not that I have any plans, but…
Want to sweep a vegan off their feet this Valentine’s Day? All it takes is a trip to the grocery store. Why? Because the food you consume on Valentine’s Day can have a direct impact on your romantic evening. It is said that aphrodisiac foods can actually boost your libido and create “feel good” hormones in…
Bean Tostada with Scarlett Runner & Cranberry Beans and Avocado Cilantro Aioli Beans are like gold to a vegan. They are protein rich and high in fiber and antioxidants. If you are looking to lose weight, beans are great for weight loss because they make you feel full longer and help curb cravings. Beans also…
