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Oatmeal Pumpkin Cranberry Cookies

Posted on July 22, 2012 by

This a.m. I was in the mood to bake and had a cup of left over pumpkin puree in the fridge that needed to be used.  My first thought was pumpkin oatmeal cookies, bejeweled with cranberries.  Fortunately I came across … Continue reading →

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Pesto and Marinara Eggplant Bake

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

Tender eggplant, savory pesto, homemade marinara and cheezy tofu ricotta come together to make an incredible dish!  Serve with a warm crusty baguette and fresh green salad.  And don’t forget the red wine!  If you want to go the quick … Continue reading →

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Scrumptious Pumpkin Walnut Waffles!

Posted on September 11, 2011 by

The days are getting shorter and that tell-tale chill in the air has arrived…autumn is fast approaching.  One of the many things I love about fall is pumpkin!  Pumpkin jack-o-lanterns, pumpkin pie, pumpkin ice cream, and of course, pumpkin waffles! … Continue reading →

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Asian Fusion Cooking Class was a Scrumptious Success

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

Yesterday’s cooking class was fantastic!  We had six wonderful participants in my “cozy” kitchen and prepared several items with a bit of an Asian theme: Green “Sushi” Rolls Tropical Smoothies Green Velvet Soup w/Asian Pears Mel’s Pad Thai Coconut-Date-Nut Balls … Continue reading →

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Bye Bye Food Guide Pyramid, Hello My Plate!

Posted on June 4, 2011 by

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) finally kicked the Food Guide Pyramid to the curb and unveiled My Plate this week.  The major differences between the plate and pyramid are the following… “Meat and Legumes” has been re-labeled “Protein” … Continue reading →

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Teff Flour Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted on June 3, 2011 by

Teff is one of the smallest grains in the world, and also one of the most nutritious.  It is gluten-free and a good source of fiber, protein, calcium and iron.  In Ethiopia, teff flour is used to make injera bread, … Continue reading →

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New Cooking Class Added!

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

Due to popular demand, we are having our next cooking class on the afternoon of Sunday, June 26th in Camarillo, California.  It’s going to be a blast with a little bit of a tropical/Asian theme: Collard “Nori” Rolls Green Velvet … Continue reading →

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The many uses for leftover brown rice!

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

Around here there are two things we almost always make in large batches so that we have leftovers in our fridge…beans and brown rice (sometimes quinoa or barley, but usually rice).  It is such a great staple to keep on … Continue reading →

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Lost pics with two of my heroes have been found!

Posted on May 1, 2011 by

If you read my post last fall about the Healthy Lifestyle Expo I attended, you know that I was crushed to find out that the pics I took with Dr. Joel Fuhrman (author of Eat to Live, Eat for Health … Continue reading →

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Viva Vegan Vacation!

Posted on February 14, 2011 by

Imagine granite monoliths, awe-inspiring waterfalls, few tourists and great snow skiing.  Welcome to Yosemite National Park in the winter! Last year, my husband had heard about what a great place Badger Pass Ski Area was for families and beginning skiers, … Continue reading →

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