Recently, I have been reading a lot of negative articles about veganism. The more popular veganism gets the more threatened people seem to become. As we all know about societies, there is a group that gets hold of it and has certain vested interests in keeping things as they are. When there is change, this…
What do you do when you’re hungry, busy and don’t have time to shop? My answer is to stare into my refrigerator and try to create something. Today I had three ingredients – asparagus, some potatoes, and basil. Didn’t sound like much of a meal until I remembered I had cooked chickpeas and viola! A…
Farro Salad with Kale, Blood Oranges, Walnuts & Dried Tart Cherries Someone once told me that I could “will the sun to come up”. He was saying it sarcastically, but I thought it was one of the nicest things anyone has ever said to me. Strong will has no boundaries, and we all have that…
Today I would like to introduce you to my favorite grain called farro, also known as the “Mother of All Grains”. Farro is rich in fiber, magnesium and vitamins A, B, C and E. Because it is so easily digested and so low in gluten, farro can often be eaten by people who are normally…
Much like 9/11, Friday, December 14, 2012 has changed our lives. We are now shadowed by a fear that didn’t exist the last time we sent our children to school. I cried when I first heard the news, and my tears continue today, but I also know we have to hold on to our faith…
I am so happy that the elections are over but disappointed that proposition 37 failed at the polls. Proposition 37 would have required labeling on all food in California that has been genetically altered. Sounds like a no-brainer right? Why wouldn’t people in California want to know what is in their food? Why would they…
In August 2011, Venus Williams withdrew from the U.S.Open, citing a diagnosis of Sjogren’s syndrome, an autoimmune disease that currently has no cure. Her joint pain was so awful, she couldn’t train or play in tennis tournaments. Rather than trying out drugs, her sister Serena encouraged her to consider changing her diet. Venus Williams was…
On my recent trip overseas, I had the opportunity to explore London, home to the 2012 Summer Olympics. There is a vast range of wealth in the city, and some of the richest people in the world live in London. One day, while watching the evening news at my hotel, I heard the most depressing…
Recently, I had an extremely challenging week. Feelings of disappointment, anger, resentment and fear were getting the best of me. I felt weak and shaky. It was extremely difficult to practice mindfulness in that moment, but somehow I managed to sit down and let every horrible feeling wash over me. I let myself experience all…
Mexican Potatoes & Tofu in Tomatillo Sauce The sky was spectacular last night, and the air is starting to cool down. Fall arrives late on the West Coast, but contrary to what most people think, there are seasons in Southern California. Fall has always been my favorite season, and there is something about the…
