June 2009

Being Wary of “A Detox”

June 29, 2009
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Hello folks! Have you all been enjoying banana ice cream? I hope so! If not, get thee to thy food processors! So did anyone happen to catch this article in the latest issue of Self Magazine? It’s called “The Dangers of Detox Diets,” and it addresses the rising trend of popular cleanses and detox protocols [...]

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Banana Soft Serve: This Post Will Change Your Life

June 27, 2009
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One of the challenges I enjoy most–both as a coach and with friends–is persuading newcomers to raw foods that there is a divine-tasting natural equivalent for for every man made concoction on earth. For every bottle of Gatorade there is a cup of young coconut water; for every dab of cream cheese there is a [...]

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A Pure Dinner

June 26, 2009
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Hey guys! Thanks for such an awesome response to Beam Green! I would love to have you NYC gals as guests, so please keep getting in touch if you’re interested! I’m taking a break from a night of reading to recap my very fun dinner last night with Melissa and Liz — aka, the blogcelebrity [...]

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Food Bloggers Unite at Beam Green!

June 25, 2009
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Morning, Friends! It’s a busy day for me at work, but I just wanted to check in quickly to a) Thank you for yet another positive and enthusiastic response to the “Food Matters” idea — can’t wait to post more! and b) Briefly talk about yet another wonderful and enlightening Beam Green meeting last night [...]

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Food Matters: What I’m Learning

June 24, 2009
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Part of what I love about my work as a raw foods coach is that I’m learning so much from my clients. My clients hail from different backgrounds, perspectives, and lifestyles, and so the lessons they offer me are wide-ranging and varied. As homage to them and the things they teach me, I’ll be beginning [...]

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Rainy Day Pick-me-Up: Tomato, Corn, and Butter Lettuce Salad with Buttermilk Chive Dressing

June 22, 2009
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According to a New York Times article a few days ago, it had rained fifteen out of nineteen days in June thus far. I feel like I’m living in the Pacific Northwest, but without all the vegans. It sucks. To cheer myself up, I’ve decided to post an unmistakably summery recipe. Are there any two [...]

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Dinner with Kristen at Blossom, Chocolate Parties, and More

June 22, 2009
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Happy Monday, all! Last night I had the pleasure of dinner at Cafe Blossom with the very awesome Kristen and her husband, Greg. Kristen and Greg are in town for an extended visit (you can read all about their meals and adventures on Kristen’s blog). As you know, I’ve been a fan of Kristen’s blog, [...]

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