All Posts by Ashley

Whoever decided that fresh, vibrant salads are reserved for summertime? Unfortunately, someone did. But I have a salad (meal actually) that proves that winter produce is perfect for a big, bright, satisfying salad. Enter, brussel sprouts. And oranges. And arugula. Okay, maybe arugula isn’t really a winter green, but I find that I can find it, and that it tastes wonderful all year. But back to this brussel sprout and citrus combination. It’s divine. The […]

This chia pudding is so amazing, I feel like I’m eating dessert for breakfast. Thanks to coconut, cashews and some great quality honey, this healthy, satiating (and Raw!) breakfast tastes like a guilty pleasure =) And what’s even more awesome, it’s so great by itself it requires few (if any) toppings so you don’t have to fiddle to find healthy, tasty toppings to enhance the flavor or disguise an aftertaste (like I know we’ve all […]

I’m sick. And when I get sick, which fortunately is not often, I get really sick. I don’t take over-the-counter meds, and certainly not antibiotics (which I believe contributed to my current health problems, but that’s its own story). Although I do not drink juice regularly because I eat a ton of whole fruit, I can tell that my body is in desperate need of lots of vitamins, certainly more than I could consume from […]

When I am forced to endure a blizzard, I feel the need to rebel. The best way for me to do this is, naturally, in the kitchen. Thus, I am bored with winter food so I am jumping forward to the bright flavors of spring. For me, that means wild, sustainable fish, veggies, potatoes, all dressed in lemon and olive oil rather than a heavy sauce, and freshened up with herbs. Food that really just […]

Is it just me or do people seem to neglect fresh fruit in the winter? But why??? Citrus fruits are awesome. A little sweet, slightly tangy, and full of immune-boosting vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Leafy greens and bananas are also readily available in the middle of winter when most of us are feeling unmotivated and less energetic. This simple drink is the perfect vehicle to wake up your brain and give you body a dose […]

Here’s a little taste of summer for you. And my coconut obsession is still in full-swing, so this tart includes young coconut meat! YUM! This is the second raw key lime dessert recipe that I have created. They are both equally delicious, but I am partial to this one because it contains no agave or added sugar. Just dates, banana, and coconut for sweetness. The crust is also super-addictive! If you don’t have time to […]