"Prevent trouble before it arises. Put things in order before they exist. The giant pine tree grows from a tiny sprout. The journey of a thousand miles starts from beneath your feet." ~ Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching Get off on the right foot this [...]
Life is available only in the present moment ~ Thich Nhat Hanh If throughout 2014 your state of mind played host to feeling like you were scrambling at a frenzied out of control crazy pace then 2015 may have you thinking like you’re about to [...]
“Nature Cures - Not the Physician” - Hippocrates It seems that more and more we are finding ourselves spending most of our day indoors and only being exposed to the sunshine when walking from indoors to our cars and back indoors again. Time under artificial [...]
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. ~John F, Kennedy I often feel that we get caught up in the idea that wellness is found just by including good [...]
I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the season of winter than snuggling up in front of a glowing fire with a steaming cup of rich hot chocolate. My Raw Living Vegan Hot Chocolate can stand up in taste and texture to any [...]
Christmas Peppermint Bark is a favorite holiday treat around my house. The scent of peppermint mixed with the decadence of cacao and cherries makes this is an accredited holiday indulgence. Vegan Chocolate Cherry Peppermint smoothie is must have on your Christmas List!!! What you'll need: [...]
You’ve shopped, wrapped, ribboned and bowed, the tree is trimmed and the stockings all hang in a row. Time to throw away your lists, trim the tree, crank up the carols and indulge in bit of yule time fun. Nothing brings on the season cheer [...]
Ingredients – Vegetables: ¼ cup minced parsley ½ cup crimini mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced 1 carrot, diced ½ cup green beans, cut into 1/2 inch pieces ½ cup broccoli, cut into small florets ½ cup red pepper, diced 1 zucchini, diced [...]
What you’ll need: ½ cup medjool dates, soaked for 30 minutes to soften in filtered water ½ cup agave nectar or maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract, optional 1½ cups mashed avocado (3 avocados) ¾ cup organic cocoa or carob powder ½ cup water [...]
What you will need: 1 small zucchini, chopped (about 1 cup) ½ cup water (Thin with ¼ cup water if needed) 1 celery stalk, chopped 1 green onion, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 ½ teaspoons mellow white miso paste 1 clove garlic [...]
