All Hail the Heirlooms!

heirlooms

There is almost nothing better in the world than a ripe market fresh heirloom tomato and they're out in their full splendor right now. If ever there's a time to eat tomatoes, it's in the next few … [Read more...]

Do the Super Crunch…

kale-chips

...and we're not talkin' abs! We're talkin' fun & fabulous, super, simple Crunchy Kale Chips the Feel Good Guru way. Kale gets a bum rap. It's an under-appreciated cruciferous that needs our … [Read more...]

Buddha’s Belly Burritos

black-bean-burrito

We're on day 3 of the Autumn edition of Feel Good Fast and yes, we're feelin' good! This is a recipe we'll be doing on day 5. We make enough so that on day 6 it turns into a whole new thing - Spicy … [Read more...]

It’s Pesto Season!

basil

It's the end of July here in southern BC where I'm visiting friends before my great northern adventure and there's a basil patch the size of Texas in their garden. There are also some monster … [Read more...]

Apple Dandelion Salad

dandelionapple

I suggested this beautiful salad on day 14 of the 21-day cleanse as our first meal coming back in to solid foods after 5 days of juicing. Bitter greens are excellent liver cleansers, and keep our … [Read more...]

Protected: Feel Good Fast – summer

summer salad

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Feel Good Fast #4 Day 7

water_lemon_05

End of week 1 and you must be feeling pretty clean, green and lean. You must be sleeping better, and have more energy during the day. You must have lost a pound or two, or at least feel your jeans … [Read more...]

Fire Pit Paella

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If you can build a fire in your backyard fire pit, or have your favorite nature-loving camper pal to do it for you, you've got the beginnings of a magical meal to be shared outdoors with a bunch of … [Read more...]

Animal Lovers Brunch

firepit paella

Sunday marked the 3rd annual post-Genesis Awards Animal Lovers Brunch here in our Venice garden. A tradition that was started by VegNews has grown every year to overflowing capacity in our … [Read more...]

Arugula Pesto Risotto

arugula risotto

Any Italian would get crazy on me for naming this dish risotto. It can't officially be called a "risotto" for lack of arborio, butter, white wine, cheese and beef stock...oh, and saffron and veal … [Read more...]

Winter Veggie Sushi

sushi

Sushi rolls don't always have to contain fake crab meat made with farmed white fish and red dye, and salmon eggs injected with orange dye. It's surprising how easy it is to make your own … [Read more...]

Sweet Potato Leek Soup

sweet potato leek soup

I made this soup two nights ago and just now have the last luscious bowl in front of me. The smooth sweetness from the sweet potatoes feels so good in my belly on a cold night, and I added a little … [Read more...]

Exotic Lentils & Coconut

coconut dal

Attempting to create authentic Indian food is right up there with hang gliding and ice climbing as one of those things people fear. I can understand being afraid of dangling from a nylon kite above … [Read more...]

Adzuki Stew

adzuki stew

This is a recipe worth doing on a winter day. I just finished a big bowl for lunch and I want for nothing. There's some sweetness from butternut squash and yams, a full load of high quality protein … [Read more...]

Truffles for Angels

truffles for angels

Dark chocolate has been shown in studies to help prevent heart disease and some cancers, and is known to enhance moods by boosting the brain chemical serotonin, much in the way that modern … [Read more...]

Winter Garlic Soup

garlic soup

My friend Dawn, who beat lymphoma with diet and meditation, swears by garlic. She crushes at least a clove of raw garlic on her food daily and recommends everyone do the same for optimum health. No … [Read more...]

Earthbound Red Lentil Soup

earthbound lentil soup

It's a frigid February day, the kind of day you wouldn't mind having an extra little layer of fat cells between your bones and the wind. It's the kind of day you want to eat soup and sit by a … [Read more...]

Good Health Awaits You

otherworld awaits

Who wants to feel good fast? Everyone, whether you’re male or female, young or old, vegetarian or carnivore, can benefit from a break in the toxic overload that has become the Standard American … [Read more...]

Feel Good Fast…Take 3!

orange cheesecake

Who wants to lose weight? If you’re like most people, you've gained 5 pounds over the holidays, and now that all that indulgence is over, you wish they'd magically melt away. You probably wish … [Read more...]

Curried Chick Pea Soup

curried chick pea soup

This was a version of "Clean Out the Fridge Soup" which I make quite often. In Clean Out the Fridge Soup, anything goes. All the veggies in the veggie drawer qualify. And you can use a can of chick … [Read more...]