Summer can be a busy time of year with picnics, barbecues and vacations; hence the last thing on your mind may be eating healthy. Even though it may seem impossible to make those picnic salads, burgers, hotdogs and fruity drinks healthy – there are plenty of ways you can cut back so that when you… Read More
Healthy Food
Nectarine Mango Pie (raw fusion, gluten-free + vegan)
By Chef Raya Belna of Wildcraft This lovely summer pie is a great blend of raw and cooked. The chia seeds add a wonderful boost of omega-3 fatty acids while the fresh fruit lends a gentle sweetness without the need for added sugar. Yield: one 9 inch pie Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Generously grease… Read More
Farm to Fork: Our Toxic Food System
By now you have heard us mention farm to table – or – farm to fork. This is the concept of eliminating the production process that typically occurs in the plethora of foods found in our grocery stores; rather, the food on your table comes directly from a local farm. This movement is growing like wildflowers,… Read More
Savory & Sustainable Cuisine: Mercado, Santa Monica, CA
What do you get when you combine a cup of culinary flavors, add a dash of delectable entrees, mix in a spoonful of sustainable produce and top it with a teaspoon of tantalizing cocktails + tequilas? An authentic destination named one of the Top 10 New Restaurants in 2012 by LA Magazine, of course! Nestled… Read More
The 2013 Clean Fifteen & Dirty Dozen: Pesticides in Produce
You may be pulling out all the stops to assure you and your family are getting your daily recommended allowance (RDA) of fruit and vegetables – but if these are doused in synthetic pesticide chemicals – you may be getting more than you bargained for. And, speaking of bargains, we all know eating 100% organic… Read More
A Fresh Take: From Farm to Table
By Chef Mark Cleveland of Avanti Cafe Do you CSA? If you haven’t been asked that question yet, you soon will; especially if you’re moving in the direction of a clean and green lifestyle. Let’s start from the very beginning. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture and it’s a win-win situation for both local farmers… Read More
BBQ Millet Loaf Muffins + RAW BBQ Sauce Recipe
By Chef Raya Belna of Wildcraft These BBQ Millet Loaf Muffins are great for kid’s lunches and an easy way to eat your greens with a complete plant-based protein profile. Substitute any of your favorite sauces or ketchup for the BBQ and change up the kale with spinach or chard to add variety. BBQ Millet… Read More
Two Faced: The Skinny + Sinful Sides to Your Favorite Restaurant Salads!
Let’s face it – eating out is fun! It’s hassle-free (usually), delicious and nutritious. WHOOOA {insert record scratch sound here}! Not so fast slick Willy. Summer is on the horizon and that means bathing suits, bikinis and (hopefully not too many) Speedo’s. If you are ordering a salad each time you dine out with the… Read More