product review

Taza Chocolate Review

January 13, 2012
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Happy Friday!!! So glad the weekend has arrived, especially since it’s a relatively open one in terms of schoolwork. The gentle homework schedule won’t last, so I’m savoring it while I can. A few months ago, I gave a glowing review to Lulu’s Raw Chocolate:

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Snack Attack: Sundried Tomato Hummus with Flax Crackers

November 28, 2011
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Well, I suppose it’s Monday again. After a nice long weekend of frolicking in NYC, it’s time to get serious again—about finals, about life. I returned from a lengthy Orgo lecture today, feeling just a little glum about getting back-to-business after my Thanksgiving respite. A delicious and energizing snack plate was in order.

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Go On, Put Your Feet Up

November 18, 2011
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No, this is not a post about rest and relaxation. It is a post about going to the bathroom, and had I been a little more bold, I’d have simply titled it “potty talk,” because this post is all about the squatty potty. Squatty Potty, you say? Yes, Squatty Potty. It looks like this:

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Lulu’s Raw Chocolate

November 15, 2011
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Ladies and gentleman, I’m in love. Beauty has a name, and its name is Lulu’s Raw Chocolate.  

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Friday Express Post: Gratitude and DC Dining Guide

November 4, 2011
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Hey all! Glad the dilly white bean and beet stacks look so good. Winning recipe! I’m back with a quick review of some new raw, vegan treats from one of the country’s most acclaimed raw, vegan dining spots: Café Gratitude. You may remember when I finally dined here, during my San Fran trip last fall, [...]

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Product Review: Navitas Superseed Blend

September 20, 2011
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My name is Gena, and you can call me the reluctant superfoodie. Ever since I first began writing this blog, I’ve shared openly my skepticism about panaceas, health “gurus”, and superfoods. This is not to say that I’ve never enjoyed those foods—maca, spirulina, chlorella, goji berries, lucuma, yacon, acai—that are often given the label of [...]

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Smoky Avocado and Cumin Dressing

June 22, 2011
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Needless to say, your responses to my last post were terrific. Thank you to everyone who contributed! A few nights ago, M and I decided on a Mexican themed dinner. He actually did most of the work (with delicious results), but I played sous-chef, which really meant taking charge of our salad. Having fallen short [...]

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