Today I'm sharing this space with friend, neighbor, vegan chef, author, award winning magazine columnist and a woman who shares my love of fine confections, Allison Rivers Samson, also... READ MORE...
November 18, 2015
There's no better time to think about snacks than summertime when so many of us find ourselves traveling and on the go. I don't know about you, but I... READ MORE...
July 1, 2015
There are hundreds of nutritional supplements out on grocery store shelves these days. A visit to your local natural food store will reveal the many varieties of products-- everything... READ MORE...
June 3, 2015
I am obsessed with vegan lip balm. Always have been. I’m kind of like a lip balm connoisseur. While I have no official qualifications, I consider myself to be... READ MORE...
April 29, 2015
Protein powders are a dime a dozen these days but many contain animal products (most commonly whey, a byproduct of cow's milk) which are not healthy for the body... READ MORE...
April 2, 2015
Helloooooo summertime! Here in Northern California, summer is fully underway. The rivers and lakes are warming up from the Tahoe snowmelt, the grasses are drying up and fruits and veggies... READ MORE...
June 26, 2014
June sure has gotten off to a very sweet start with graduation celebrations and eating lots of treats during this Northern California heatwave. This week is no different when... READ MORE...
June 12, 2014
I’ve been eating meat free most of my life, so it’s no wonder that veggie burgers have been a staple in my food repertoire. I have a few favorites... READ MORE...
May 28, 2014
In March, while attending Natural Products Expo West, the largest natural products trade show in the world, I met up with Samantha Abrams, co-founder of Emmy’s Organics. In my eyes, our... READ MORE...
May 22, 2014
Tofu is the most common meat replacement that I know of. I’ve been eating it for years, long before it became popular. And that’s because I became a vegetarian... READ MORE...
April 30, 2014
