Monthly Archives: October 2011

Forks Over Knives

I saw the best bumper sticker the other day.  It said:  “Is that what they told you to think?“  It was on a mini cooper which happens to be my favorite car and there was a cat sticker on it.  … Continue reading

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Sugar

You all know to avoid sugar, right?  Yes, I’m sure you do.   I bet you still eat/drink it thinking a small amount won’t hurt you (it won’t)… but what you probably don’t realize is the extent to which those small … Continue reading

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Hummus in a Hurry

Looking for something filling and satisfying to eat?  Head to your pantry and get out a can of chickpeas.  You’ll also need a food processor.  Hummus is one of those foods that really makes sense to make at home because … Continue reading

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Keenwah in Newport

Love the name.  Actually I love their whole philosophy about food.  They know, they know, it’s quinoa-  and they are all about keeping food simple and real.  I couldn’t agree more.  They also did a spectacular job of wowing us … Continue reading

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Vegan No-Bake Pumpkin Pie

I know it may seem a little early to be thinking about pumpkin pie.  But hey, the pumpkins are out for Halloween so why not?  As far back as I can recall, pumpkin pie has always been my favorite Thanksgiving … Continue reading

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Cashew Gravy

I want to share this amazing recipe for cashew gravy that I slightly modified from one I found on VegWeb.com:   http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=6975.0 Cashew Gravy Ingredients: 2 cups water 1/2 cup raw cashews 2 Tablespoons tamari 1 Tablespoon cornstarch onion powder, … Continue reading

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You Are Worth It

Tell yourself that, even if you don’t believe it. I am constantly trying to psychoanalyze people I meet with, trying to figure out why they don’t make the dietary changes that they know they should be making.  What could be … Continue reading

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Raw Apple Pie

This is one of my fall favorites.  I made my very first raw apple pie from a recipe in Ani Phyo’s Raw Food Kitchen cookbook a couple of years ago.  This is basically her recipe but I have found that … Continue reading

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Dietitians Help Save the World

Take a look at this article from CNN Money about the best jobs for saving the world: http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/best-jobs/2011/jobs-helping-others/3.html Dietitians ranked number 3!  That makes me so happy as I like to think that we play a huge role in helping … Continue reading

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New Website!!

Things are looking a little different and that sunset picture is going to be something food related very soon.  Still working on transferring my old posts and getting used to this new format.  Let me know what you think and … Continue reading

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