August 2009

Sunflower Seed and Carrot Pate

August 19, 2009
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This is my little tribute to sunflower seeds. You guys know I love cashews. And why wouldn’t I? They’re the most versatile nut: so mild and creamy that they can be used as a base for nearly any dessert, pate, or sauce. They’re the reason why I love my raw alfredo, and they’re the secret [...]

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Why Raw? A Guest Post at Hadley Holistics

August 17, 2009
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Hey guys! Hope you are all enjoying a good afternoon. Thanks for your kind words about my Summit recap. Please keep reading! In the meantime, I wanted to direct you all to a guest post I’ve got up on my friend Hadley’s site. Hadley, like me, works professionally to promote healthy living. As a Holistic [...]

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Healthy Living Summit 2009!

August 16, 2009
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Hello, Lovelies! I’m back with my official Healthy Living Summit report! Though Ms. Katherine and I moaned and groaned a bit upon our 7 a.m. wake up call, we were ready to go by the time we arrived at the Radisson for the Summit. There, I found Heather and Caitlin valiantly signing people in, my [...]

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Beantown.

August 14, 2009
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Greetings from Boston, guys! It’s been a long day. So I’m going to confess: the last time I visited Boston (which was some time ago), it was not my favorite city. Today, however, after a long bus ride (over four hours, but the time flew by with a good book and some packed green juice), [...]

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“Chef Gena”

August 13, 2009
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Hey guys! Forgive the lack of posts this week! I’ve been totally swamped, but I’ve loved watching you all respond to Sarma’s amazing interview! Keep the comments (and entries) coming, OK? Recently, my friend Zestycook did a post on foods we hated as a child but love now. I don’t think I ever tasted cilantro [...]

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Choosing Raw Interview + Giveaway: Sarma Melngailis of New York City’s Pure Food and Wine

August 9, 2009
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(Erica Michelsen) Boy, do I have a treat for you guys tonight! Few New York City institutions are more cherished than the neighborhood restaurant. Most everyone has one: a beloved dining spot downstairs or around the corner that they can depend on. This restaurant is rarely adored for its cuisine; if anything, most neighborhood restaurants [...]

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Lemon Chiffon Pudding

August 7, 2009
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The following recipe was born out of indecision–a rarity in my kitchen, since I’m a doggedly decisive person. It was a warm summer evening, and I was in the mood for something sweet. The thought of my lime-in-the-coconut smoothie crossed my mind, but quickly retreated: too sweet. The thought of chocolate crossed my mind (let’s [...]

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