INGREDIENTS 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano 2 teaspoons salt 2 medium zucchini 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (2 ounces) PREPARATION 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. 2. [...]
I've been recommending lemon balm to clients left and right the last few weeks, so I thought I'd brew some up for myself, and also post a little bit about this incredible herb. Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is used topically in balms and salves to treat skin issues such as shingles, dry skin, eczema, cold [...]
Just finished making this Rose and Lavender Body Butter using shea butter, jojoba oil and lavender and rose essential oils. Most commercial lotions are chalkful of chemicals, and even many of the all natural lotions have harmful ingredients. It's particularly dry right now in New Mexico, so this is much-needed medicine. I used Live Simply's super [...]
As we head toward fall, I love easy slow cooker recipes that you can make on a lazy Sunday, and eat all week. While corn can be difficult for some folks to digest, if corn is in your diet, this is an easy and delicious recipe. INGREDIENTS: 2 large carrots , chopped 1 large onion , [...]
Overnight oats with chia seeds is one of my favorite, quick and easy breakfast meals, or snack choices. You can use any type of milk that you'd like (including cow or goat, however these aren't vegan). Ingredients Equal parts milk of your choice (coconut, almond, soy, cow's, etc.) and oats (around 1/2 - 1/3 cups of each) [...]
Lentils are a nutritional powerhouse of the legume family. They contain cholesterol-lowering fiber and prevent blood sugar levels from rising rapidly after a meal. They also contain high quantities of seven important minerals including folate, iron, magnesium, B-vitamins, and protein. They're also low in calories and, on their own, contain no fat. Even on their own they make a great meal, and [...]
Salt scrubs are great not only for your skin, but they're also wonderful for clearing and balancing your energy field! As an energy worker, salt is a key part of my personal cleansing routine, and I often recommend it to my clients before and after energy work, or whenever they feel like they could use a [...]
This is one of my favorite "go-to" recipes, that is simple, quick and full of lots of nutrients. I make a big batch and eat from it throughout the week. You can also add protein or other ingredients on a "per serving" basis to switch it up. 1.5 cups quinoa 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and [...]
I adapted this vegetarian curry recipe from The Lemon Bowl's version - it's a wonderful, hearty and warming vegetarian option for the winter! Ingredients 4 cups cauliflower cut in florets 2 cups broccoli cut in florets 1 sweet potato peeled and diced 1 red pepper diced 1 medium onion diced 15 ounce can chickpeas drained [...]
I'm in love with making cashew cheese, not least of which is because it's super easy! (See below for recipe.) It's spreadable, you can add in all kinds of different ingredients to the base for additional flavors (like sundried tomato, basil, avocado, etc) and it adds extra protein and healthy fat to a meal, as [...]
