organic recipes

Organic, Real Food on a Budget – Open-Face Eggplant Sandwich

August 1, 2011

Buy in season. It may seem like a obvious thing to say, but how many of us have succumbed to the bright pink raspberries at the grocery store in December (for $7.99 a pound)?. Buying in season not only ensures you getting the biggest bang for your buck, it also means your produce will taste [...]

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Cherry Clafouti

May 11, 2011

Cherry Clafouti (Klah-Foo-tea). It sounds so fancy. Tell your friends you’ve made this and they’ll think you spent hours in the kitchen. The first time I made one I thought, “That’s it? How easy is this?” I know many of you don’t have cherries at your markets yet so please don’t be jealous, but our first [...]

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Waffles and Ice Cream

March 18, 2011

I was never very interested in history as a kid. I don’t know if it was the teachers or simple lack of interest, but what did fascinate me was the history of food (no surprise there!). My favorite story was about the origin of the ice cream cone. The legend goes that Ernest Hamwi had a [...]

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Chicken and Rice with Lemon, Peas, and Scallions

March 2, 2011

A few weeks ago, my friend underwent a kidney transplant. Her mother-in-law took care of their kids for a few weeks while her husband stayed with her near the hospital. A friend sent out an email organizing meals for the family (via Take Them a Meal) and it got me thinking about my favorite meal [...]

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Gluten Free Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Cookies

February 8, 2011

A few weeks ago, I travelled to Dallas to promote my cookbook. The week was filled with new experiences, learning, and lots of laughter. I did a cooking demo on Good Morning Texas, signed lots of books, and taught a few cooking classes. Ashley, a sweet Dallas lady, opened up her home and invited 20 of [...]

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How to Butterfly a Chicken

February 3, 2011

I often hear people say they’d like to change to a more organic, unprocessed diet, but . . . they think it’s difficult and it’s (always) expensive. I understand why people think this way. In a world where we’re accustomed to buying a package of cheap food, throwing it in

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Chocolate Stout Cake, a Cup of Generosity, and a Giveaway

January 25, 2011

You may not be aware, but the food blogging community is one amazing bunch of people. A little over a year ago, I didn’t personally know a single other food blogger. I was living in Florida and felt a little like no one else understood what I did each day. When I moved to California, everything changed. I first met Helen and [...]

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Honey Coated Salmon with Spinach and Noodles

January 18, 2011

If you were to open my refrigerator, you’d find dozens of bottles, mason jars, and glass containers filled with broth, drinks, and different foods. Aside from making food from unprocessed ingredients, I eat and drink certain things throughout the day to keep myself and my family healthy. I start my day off with a small glass of [...]

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Mocha Frappe Recipe

January 14, 2011

Who doesn’t love a mocha frappe? Icy, chocolaty, a shot of espresso topped with whipped cream. As you know by now, I love to put an organic twist on the stuff we love to eat and drink but isn’t always healthy for us. The frappes in coffee shops are delicious but often loaded with sugar, preservatives [...]

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Cream Tart with Oranges and Toasted Almond Crust

January 6, 2011

I’m writing this post from the Grand Velas resort in Carmen Del Playa, Mexico. I know, I’m having a hard time believing it myself. I’m attending Food Blog Camp for 5 days of hands-on workshops with the great David Lebovitz, Matt Armendariz, Jaden Hair, Elise Bauer and Todd and Diane , and Adam Pearson. The white sand and shimmering emerald [...]

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