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Golden Miso Soup with Shitake, Spinach and Tofu
This is a hearty, warming miso soup, so easy to make, the dried shitake gives it that wonderful earthy umami flavor, here's how I do it:...
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Nov 25, 20201 min read
Mushroom Risotto With Peas
I’ve made a lot of risotto over the years I’ve adjusted this recipe it’s my tried and true method for making a good creamy toothsome...
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Nov 23, 20201 min read
Easy Vegan Sushi
There are many ways to make vegan sushi, using beefsteak tomatoes to mimic salmon is a fun easy healthy way to enjoy sushi. Here’s how I...
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Nov 23, 20201 min read
Cioppino Dinner for Two
This is a fun meal to create and can easily feed up to four people. Perfect for a Sunday afternoon cooking with a friend or loved one....
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Nov 22, 20202 min read
Expanding Kindness
This past week we celebrated world kindness day but I believe kindness should be expressed on a daily basis to create a more harmonious...
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Nov 21, 20201 min read
Italian Fig Tart, Crostata di Fichi
I recently was invited to the beautiful home of a friend who lives in Topanga Canyon, here in Los Angeles. I brought over this fig tart...
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Nov 20, 20202 min read
Vegan Rosemary Chicken and Broccoli
This is one of my favorite dishes, flavorful and healthy, full of fresh herbs. You can use real chicken if you aren’t vegan but I find...
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Nov 19, 20201 min read
Getting The Best Nights Sleep
Sleep is our body's way of healing itself nightly and is so important for optimal health but for some people it remains elusive. Stress,...
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Nov 19, 20201 min read
Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta and Beans)
This is a humble dish made everywhere in Italy, it’s one of my favorites since it’s totally vegetarian and for me, total comfort food....
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Nov 16, 20202 min read
4 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Let’s face it, the planet is being besieged by pollution and an insurmountable amount if trash, particularly plastic products, especially...
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Nov 16, 20201 min read
Arugula Herb Salad With Dried Cranberries, Radicchio, Baby Chard, Pumpkin Seeds and Tofu
Some evenings I just want a fresh layered salad for dinner. This salad can be made with cooked chicken, tuna but I’m using super firm...
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Nov 15, 20201 min read
The Power of Positive Thought
I’ve often been told I live my life through rose colored glasses. Partially true, but I owe this particular trait to the power of...
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Nov 15, 20201 min read
Using Wallpaper to Create Drama
A lot of us grew up with some truly hideous wallpaper in our homes and so much time and effort would go into removing it but in the past...
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Nov 14, 20201 min read
Curing Your Own Olives
I'm lucky to live in southern California where it's easy to grow an olive tree. When my tree produces olives ( I wait till they turn...
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Nov 13, 20201 min read
Purple Cauliflower Potato Apple Soup
It's finally cooler weather even here in Socal so it's great to make a cozy soup like this one with bright purple cauliflower, potato for...
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Nov 12, 20201 min read
Flower Power
Who doesn't like flowers? Whether they are planted flowers in a garden, cut flowers in a vase or perhaps a potted orchid, flowers bring...
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Nov 12, 20201 min read
Pumpkin Ravioli With Butter, Sage and Walnuts
This is one of my favorite autumn pasta dishes, easy to make and packs a lot of warm soothing flavor, your friends and family will love...
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Nov 11, 20201 min read
Re-Charge Your Metabolism With Intermittent Fasting
We're all home a lot more now and perhaps indulging more than usual due to current stressful circumstances. A great way to keep your...
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Nov 10, 20202 min read
Yu Choy With Vegan Beef and Lo Mein Noodles
Yu choy is a very mild leafy green, delicious in any recipe calling for a spinach type green. This dish is cooked in a spicy brown sauce...
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Nov 9, 20201 min read
Egg White Frittata With Avocado, Spinach and Herbs
I love making this frittata for lunch or a light dinner for myself or when I'm hosting a brunch at home. You can make it with whole eggs...
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Nov 9, 20201 min read
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