Easy Kale Salad

Easy Kale Salad

A simple massaged kale salad is a good staple to have as part of your arsenal, and it creates a base with which you can add all sorts of creative toppings. Avocado adds some healthy fat to this version, and I even threw in some pomegranate seeds for the fall. Nothing...
Add a little fun to your life!

Add a little fun to your life!

Summertime is the season in Chinese Medicine for fun, togetherness, parties, and connection.  One of the ways I have fun- and I don’t care if you think it’s lame- is to try new foods!  Every time I see new fruits or vegetables at the store or market, I buy...
Brussels Sprout Chips

Brussels Sprout Chips

  I decided to make these as an experiment because I had a surplus of Brussels sprouts, and I’m so glad I did, because they will now be in regular rotation for the family’s healthy snacks. They’re simple to make- consider putting some out for your next get...
I have a confession to make…

I have a confession to make…

I’m not perfect.  Sometimes I can’t balance it all.  I hate to admit it, because often I can, and certainly I’m seen as someone who can get it done and be counted on to do so.  Yet sometimes life is too crazy.  I have a 4.5 yr old and an almost 9...
Avocado Toast

Avocado Toast

I invented this version of avocado toast back when it was all the rage about when I created the Cleanse, and I come back to it over and over again for an easy breakfast. In the summertime, my husband and I always arrange to hang out with his best friend, and we...
Slow and steady wins the race

Slow and steady wins the race

As humans, we seem to be hard-wired for instant gratification.  We also often hope for a big downfall of money- winning the lottery, a bonus at work, an inheritance, selling that collectible item or heirloom for an insane amount of money (a la Antiques Roadshow), or...