With winter nothing more than a distant memory, we find ourselves well into spring and heading towards the summer. So why is it that colds and feelings of being run down start to hit during these warmer months? As soon as your throat starts to tickle and your nose begins to snivel you need to...

“Meatless” Burger makes 6 Servings Serving Size: 1 patty 12 ounces vegetable (spinach) your choice 1/2 cup reduced fat/cholesterol egg substitute 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs 1/4 cup chopped onion Nonstick cooking spray Mix all ingredients and blend well. Shape into 6 patties....

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...

As the Russian proverb says: New- is something old, that has been long forgotten.  I re-discovered green smoothies. What do I mean by green smoothie? Here is one of my favorite green smoothie recipes: 4 ripe pears 1 bunch of parsley 1 big cup of water Blended well. This smoothie looks very...

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...

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...

What began as our In the Kitchen with Natalia series has transformed into a new webshow Pure Pleasures!  Natalia of Glowing Temple brings to life her most healthy and yummy raw recipes from her new book Pure Pleasures – Luscious Live Food Recipes. Follow Natalia’s bi-weekly program...

Today I would like to talk about spices. These can be used by any constitution type, see here.  Spices have a power to bring out the best in every dish, keep your taste buds entertained with new flavors, while making food easier to digest and allowing nutrients to absorb. Even if you...

Fall is the season that moves me more than any other;  so much so that if I ever had a daughter I would probably name her Autumn.  I love the crisp air, the leaves, the onset of change both physically and metaphorically and most of all- the pomegranates are back in stores! As a kid I was ...

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...