"Keeping chickens is easier—or as easy—as you might think." Strict vegans who rely on this site for animal-free recipes might not be too keen on this post. And I get it. One aspect of the vegan ethos is that animals are not here for us to exploit. I agree, to an extent.* Eggs are a gray area ...
Seasoned pepitas
It's the little things that make the biggest difference: a bow on a package. A cherry on a sundae. Seasoned pepitas on a salad. Seasoned pepitas sounds kind of fancy...until you realize they're just simple pumpkin seeds dressed up and toasted with all-purpose seasoning. I mean, I'm not trying to ...
Smoky yam and kale bowl
Grain bowls — like this smoky yam and kale bowl — are like smoothies. You can throw a ton of stuff in there and know with near certainty: it's going to be good. If you've been paying attention to this site, you know I have a thing for kale. And quinoa. (And sweet potatoes.) Actually, I ...
Sesame somen salad
Sesame somen salad. In the time it takes you to say it five times fast, dinner is ready! What are your biggest challenges when it comes to feeding your kids? Chances are good that one of them is time. How do you work all day, commute, and take care of the various errands and tasks that come with ...
Cherry almond granola
I don’t know how or why cherries and almonds were ever paired in the first place, but when you put them together with toasted oats and agave to make cherry almond granola, the result is nothing short of spectacular. If you’ve been following this blog for very long it’s no secret to you that I ...
Root veggie vindaloo soup
Root veggie vindaloo. Fun to say, delicious to eat! Once upon a time when I lived in Maui, there was this odd little drive-up window in a middle of a parking lot in Lahaina called Curry in a Hurry. It was my favorite place to eat, but like nearly everything in Hawaii, kinda spendy. So when I felt ...
Strawberry lemonade rocket pops
If summer had a taste it would be strawberry lemonade. If summer was a food, it would be these rocket pops! School is out and the kids are home. If you're like me, you're looking for things to do that—for the love of Ganesha—don't involve junk food, constant bickering, or a screen. Cooking can ...
A Yogi’s Guide to the Emerald City
When I moved to San Francisco in 2009, I swore I was NEVER going to live in Seattle again. I was over it...the rain, gray skies, and passivity, in particular. Well, never say never. A year to the day later, I moved back. What else could have brought me home but of course—LOVE! (It worked out, ...
Ask a Yogi: Debra Silverman
"Don't underestimate the significance of your own personal life." When Debra Silverman was 20 years old, she met an astrologer who blew her mind and changed her world forever. She had officially been introduced to the world of Astrology. She realized quickly that she had found her life’s ...