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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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Breakfast-to-Go: Vegan Blueberry Oat Bars

June 14, 2011

Thanks for your suggestions on calorie and nutrient dense breakfasts, everyone! I appreciate it, and your enthusiasm for my superfoods breakfast bowl. Since we’re all on the topic of breakfast, I thought I’d share my latest baking endeavor with you: blueberry oat bars that are 100% vegan, relatively low in fat for baked goods, and [...]

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Hemp Cacao Energy Bites

April 29, 2011
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“Hemp cacao energy bites”: now there’s the kind of title that reminds you that you write a raw-themed blog. Crunchy. Happy Friday! I’m preparing to interview for a summer hospital volunteer position (cross your fingers for me!) and then it’s off to Virginia for some weekend backpacking with M—my first backpacking trip ever, I should [...]

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New Ingredient Alert: Quinoa Flakes

April 8, 2011
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Hey guys! Great response to the new kelp noodle recipe. Kelp noodles are such a fun and versatile ingredient: I’m thrilled that you’ve been inspired to experiment with them. As noted by a few commenters, kelp noodles are very low cal, so be sure to pair them with rich sauces and a variety of side [...]

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Chlorella Pudding with Chia Seeds

April 1, 2011
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Simple is best: I feel as though it’s a motto I return to so many times and in so many ways as a food blogger. Of course, it’s not only in the recipe realm that the power of simplicity rules supreme. Nature is nothing if not economical, and oftentimes it’s the simplest forms of plant [...]

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Soda Junkie? This One’s For You: Solixir Sparkling Beverage Review

March 3, 2011
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Yikes. That title sort of rhymed, and it was in some sort of meter. Not intentional, I swear. A few months ago, the nice folks at Solixir asked me if I’d like to do a review of their all-natural, sparkling botanical beverages. I almost didn’t say yes. This wasn’t because I had any bias against [...]

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Juice and Cookies

December 3, 2010
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  Great responses to my carrot cayenne juice! Happy to say that I continue to feel better. Nothing beats the healing power of fresh juice. I like to think that I give you all a little range on CR. Sure, the vast bulk of my food falls on the super-healthy side of the spectrum, and [...]

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