What smells more comforting and alluring than fresh baked bread being baked and crisped in the oven? Honestly, little else. This bread smells incredible while baking and, even better, it’s simple, easy, and fun to make. Even better, this bread retains all its natural fiber and […]

Have you ever even seen a celery root? Celery root was completely new to me prior to this recipe. It is also called “celeriac” in the States. I happened upon celery root while reading My Paris Kitchen by David Leibovitz (a great Parisian-focused cookbook written by an […]

When I first ventured into the world of plant-based eating, I dove headfirst into “buttery” spreads, packaged treats, and foods that are technically vegan, but not health-promoting. Fortunately (and unfortunately), my body responded immediately. My clothes got tighter, my skin got bumpier, and my hair […]

If you haven’t yet tasted freshly toasted nuts from your own kitchen, now is the time! I use freshly toasted nuts and seeds in nearly all of my recipes. Why? Because: They are so tasty They are really good for you (healthy fats, antioxidants, phytonutrients, […]

Confession: I’ve never been one for green beans. Then I ventured down this path of whole-food, plant-based vegan eating and really decided to take another run at just about every vegetable. This health pathway is about finding abundance, options, and infinite variations. Plus, green beans […]

Ready For Some Kitchen Art? My first foray into using beets was not pretty. Actually, it was beautiful… but in the wrong way. Let me explain. At the time, Ryan and I were living in the Pacific Beach area of San Diego (where we lived […]