By Chef Mark Cleveland of Avanti Cafe From Southern California to the coasts of Maine, spring is the season for the freshest and most tender herbs. The Simon & Garfunkel song, Scarborough Fair, reminds us to pair four powerful & tasty herbs together for culinary flavor with holistic healing properties. The above photo of the… Read More
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You Can Make Strawberry Jam: A Quick + Healthy DIY Recipe!
By Chef Tanya Fuqua I love jam! I love everything about it. The piles of beautiful, fresh fruit. The sweet smell in the kitchen. The colorful jars lined up on the counter when you’re finished. Most people think of jam as strictly a summertime ritual, but jam can be made anytime of year. I wasn’t… Read More
It’s Time:14 New Practices to Nurture Your Body, Mind, Soul & Spirit
By Chef Mark Cleveland of Avanti Cafe 1.) Share, teach and feel the joy of giving The Dalai Lama once said: ‘Share your knowledge. It’s a way to achieve immortality.’ This is true. Sharing grounds us with our fellow human beings and reminds us that we are social animals while boosting our self-esteem. There’s a… Read More
Baby Led Weaning: 7 Simple Rules to Follow
By Chef Tanya Fuqua All of my mamma friends and I have been discussing the next step in feeding our little ones. Feeding in the first few months of a newborn’s life is pretty straightforward; lots of breast milk or formula! Sounds simple, right? But what do you do when they’re ready for solid foods?… Read More
Is There a Place for Seitan at Your Table?
By Chef Mark Cleveland Seitan (pronounced: SAY-tahn), or wheat gluten protein (aka: vegan meat), has been around for centuries; originating in China most likely as a vegan Buddhist meat alternative. It was cultivated into a culinary art of many flavors as an offering to Chinese Emperors who observed a week of vegetarianism each year as… Read More