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Berry Herbed Smoothie
Yield 4 cups I don’t have a juicer. I know, I know, but my kitchen is small and space is quite limited. So since I don’t have one, I...
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May 1, 20122 min read


Grilled Chicken and Mango Salad
Sometimes I just want a bowl of raw, fresh greens. It happens either when it’s warm out or just as a simple craving (remnants from my...
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Apr 27, 20123 min read


Carrot Fennel Soup
Serves 6 This is one of only 2 recipes that I don’t adapt, change, or alter in any way simply because it is so delish as is! (Except...
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Apr 24, 20122 min read


Are You a Food Elitist?
I’m not sure, but I think I may be. Food elitist, food snob, or the less offensive foodie and super foodie all mean pretty much the same...
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Apr 20, 20124 min read


The Ultimate Grilled Cheese
Serves 4 Mushrooms + Butter = Heaven Yes, it’s a bold statement, but it’s so true. And it’s a great truth because it makes those...
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Apr 17, 20122 min read


Guaya Popcorn
Makes 8-10 cups Snacks became an important part of my diet when I first got pregnant. It was the only way to quell the incessant nausea....
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Apr 13, 20123 min read


Grass-fed Burger
Makes 4 1/4 lb. burgers or 6-8 sliders I used to be vegetarian…for nearly a decade. I loved my vegetarian diet; it very much became a...
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Apr 11, 20123 min read


Dreamy Creamy Oatmeal
Sometimes there’s nothing better than a warm bowl of oatmeal in the morning. There are a million different way to dress up oatmeal, but...
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Apr 6, 20122 min read


GF Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Yields 24 Cookies As much as I love to cook, I love to bake. I particularly enjoy experimenting with healthy versions of all the goodies...
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Apr 4, 20122 min read


Red Lentil Soup
Serves 6 This is one of those deliciously nutritious and EASY dinners. Red lentils are one of my favorite legumes and they’re one of the...
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Mar 31, 20122 min read


In the Kitchen with Claire at 5 Months
Things have gotten even more interesting in the kitchen these past few weeks. Claire Berlin has always been an observant and chatty...
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Mar 28, 20122 min read


Banana Coconut Smoothie
Serves 4 Smoothies are a delicious way to get some nutrients in a hurry. They work with fresh fruit, dried fruit, veggies, dairy and...
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Mar 26, 20122 min read


Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
I make one version or another of hummus weekly. It’s delicious as a dip or spread for sandwiches. It’s my go to lunch with avocado,...
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Mar 26, 20122 min read


Black Beans with Shredded Chicken and Apple Salsa
Serves 4 I really fell in love with this bean, also known as the turtle bean, when my husband (then boyfriend) and I were in Costa Rica...
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Mar 23, 20123 min read


Sesame Tofu with Broccoli and Shiitake Mushrooms
Serves 4 I had a craving for this dish ever since I picked some up at Mrs. Greens a few weeks ago. I don't always feel so great when I...
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Mar 17, 20122 min read


Quinoa Salad
That Whole Foods expedition was all for this salad. I was missing the main ingredient! Quinoa is a pretty popular grain* in our house. ...
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Mar 15, 20122 min read


Whole Food Baby
Imitation is amazing! She was more interested in the bowl than anything else this time. It was not an easy decision to make. But, in the...
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Mar 14, 20123 min read


Butternut Squash Muffin
(adapted from Jamie Oliver’s, Jamie at Home) makes 12 regular muffins or about 40 mini-muffins You’ll need: 1 lb butternut squash,...
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Mar 12, 20121 min read


Winter Kale and Kamut salad
I miss kale. It’s only been about a week since I’ve had any, but I am definitely suffering withdrawals. And, though I do not miss...
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Jan 29, 20123 min read


Samara Organics Market and Cafe
Playa Sámara is a beautiful beach on the southwestern coast of the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica. It is an unassuming place, laid back,...
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Jan 8, 20126 min read
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