If you haven’t figured it out by now, let me share a little something with you—I’m hemp obsessed!  I have been enjoying hemp seeds since I began to experiment with raw foods in 2007.  These flavorful, little seeds find their way into my salads, smoothies, dressings and desserts...

makes one dozen For the Brownie 2 1/2 cups Brazil nuts, walnuts or pecans 3/4 cup raw cacao powder 1/2 cup shredded coconut 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or seeds from 1 vanilla bean pinch of Himalayan salt 1 cup pitted dates, well packed 2 tablespoons cold pressed...

The Mountain Rose Herbs catalog is a chef’s paradise.  High quality, organic herbs and spices vastly improve every kitchen creation.  My counters and cabinets are well stocked—in fact a bit over stocked—with bulk seasonings from allspice to za’atar.  I definitely have my favorites...

Fresh Kale & Herb Salad serves 4 as a side salad or 2 as an entrée 1 bunch of Lacinato kale, stems removed ¾ teaspoon Himalayan salt ½ cup cold pressed olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice 3 cloves of garlic, minced ½ cup chopped parsley ½ cup cucumber, diced ½ cup grape tomatoes,...

I’m writing to you sitting by an open window that’s letting in a gorgeous fresh breeze.  Spring has definitely made its way to Florida–I’m ecstatic!  It’s been around 80 degrees for the last couple of weeks and everything is starting to bloom.  My lime tree...

This granola is absolutely addictive. It’s hard to stop snacking on it, even while it’s still dehydrating! Sweet honey, spicy ginger and fragrant vanilla are the perfect coating for light, crunchy buckwheat and decadent pecans. I love it in a big bowl covered with homemade...

I’m obsessed with salads, but as the seasons change, so do my ingredient choices.  Even while living a raw food lifestyle, I love to eat seasonally.  Apples, cranberries, yams and parsnips have been making quite an appearance in my kitchen lately.  I first tossed up this salad ...

I’m the kind of girl who loves shoes…but not just any shoes.  When is comes to what I wear on my feet, I am a total snob.  Not a brand snob, but more of a practical snob.  Is it too much to ask for a beautiful, fashionable shoe that is also comfortable?  I refuse to think so.  Plus, I...

Talk about fresh taste—it just doesn’t get greener than this!  With raw food, you can get creative with wrapping and rolling using big green collard leaves and your filling of choice.  I love to make nut and seed pâtés as I find them extremely nourishing and satisfying.  This wrap is...

Cherries are one of my favorite summer fruits.  I can eat them non-stop!  Chocolate and cherries are a classic combo, but at first glance, there’s no way to tell there’s a sweet, fresh cherry wrapped up inside these little bites.  I love surprises!  The truffle base is so...