In our fast-paced society, “slow” often invokes some fairly negative connotations.  It’s true, slow may not conjure up much by way of inspiration, but maybe it’s because we’re  too haste-pace frenzied to appreciate the flip-side.  In the case of food however, that speed-fueled bias can quickly evaporate.  Fast food has been implicated in so many […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Leading nutritionist and author David Wolfe calls green juice his best piece of dietary advice, and he keeps his simple with cucumber, parsley, celery and lemon juice.  Martha Stewart calls green juice her secret to gorgeous skin, and uses spinach, ginger and orange peel as standard ingredients.  Wellness Warrior Kris Carr offered my first introduction to the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

How exotic sounding, how deliciously chewy, how easy to make!   I tried this salad at New Leaf the other day and it was love at first bite.  I dashed to the bulk bins where I stocked up on Forbidden Black Rice so I could make it at home and eat it every day for the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

Peaches, plum and apricots are making their local market debut as summer draws near.  While the early April frost caused a moderate reduction in yield (about 18%), California growers promise a longer shelf life and vibrant, ultra-sweet fruit thanks to the cooler weather earlier this Spring.  Apricot season is short and sweet, so don’t miss […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…