March 2010

Coming Clean About My Cup of Joe

March 30, 2010
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One of the first things that new clients like to declare to me is this: “Just so you know, I love my morning coffee, and I’m sorry, but I’m not giving it up.” Hmmmm. OK. Thanks for sharing? To be frank, this statement amuses me. Half the time I’m tempted to reply, “In comparison to [...]

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A Rockin Raw Wrap

March 29, 2010
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Hey guys! Glad you’re into the Sun In Bloom menu! I’m not quite done with my tribute to this fabulous new eatery. I have one more SIB inspired recipe to share with you, and it’s a winner. So a few of you may have noticed a special wrap on the SIB menu: the rockin’ veggie, [...]

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The Gena Divine

March 28, 2010
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Hey all! Glad you’re excited about Sun In Bloom! The commotion over my scrumptious Bella Divine salad, coupled with my own fond reminiscences, inspired me to take a stab at recreating it at home this weekend. Fortunately, it wasn’t difficult! It wasn’t perfect, either–in order to fully capture the perfection of Aimee’s dish, I’d need [...]

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Sun is Blooming

March 26, 2010
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One of the most delightful parts of being a food blogger is having the chance to sample, and then write about, new restaurants and special dining spots. What’s nicer than sharing a great meal with the world? I’ve blogged about a few of my favorite spots here on Choosing Raw: Pure Food and Wine, of [...]

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Hempesan (Raw, Vegan Parmesan Topping)

March 24, 2010
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Hey guys, GREAT feedback on yesterday’s post! It was so interesting to hear how you all negotiate the zone between eating consciously, but without dogma and fear. Thanks for chiming in! It’s no great secret that parmigiano-reggiano — or Parmesan, as we like to call it here in the US of A — is one [...]

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How Far is Far Enough? Knowing What Diet is Sufficiently Healthy For You

March 23, 2010
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Hey all! Glad that you liked my curry dish as much as I did. I got a particularly thought-provoking reader question last night, which I wanted to share with you all: Hi Gena, I just recently found your blog, but I’ve really been enjoying looking through your recipes and tips. I made your green juice [...]

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Weekend Highlights

March 21, 2010
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Ah, Sundays. I’ve just gotta say it: I kind of hate Sundays. The malaise, the anxiety about the work week ahead, the frantic attempt to catch up on editorial deadlines and reading. Blech. But it’s not all bad. A couple of nice things manage to squeeze into the picture: extended and leisurely morning workouts, early [...]

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