I used to have a foul mouth. I don’t know where it went, but it went, and I hope that it stays there. “The Thug Kitchen – eat like you give a f*ck” cookbook makes me chuckle with fond memories of my good old days of profanity. Every recipe is peppered with swear words that surprise…
Black Beluga Lentil Salad & Tzatziki
The film Forever Young visits two of the world’s Blue Zones, places on the planet where people live super long lives: Okinawa, Japan and Sardinia, Italy. And what do all Blue Zoners have in common? They all rely on legumes for protein — beans, peas, lentils, etc.— says my buddy Harriet Sugar Miller, quoting the author of two Blue Zone books. I’ve been…
Red Salad L’Orignal
When you hear “green,” you think of leaves, trees, grass and maybe even salad. When you hear “red,” you picture a heart or a flower. The idea of a red salad catches us off guard, grabs our attention, forces us to reconsider our preconceived notions. So, the next time you are in the mood for…
We Wish You Merry Christmas Quinoa
Wishing everyone a very happy holiday season. Here is a recipe that will help to fuel you without giving you that “Oh no, what did I just eat?” feeling. Christmas Quinoa 5 c red quinoa, cooked with a little sea salt and cooled to room temperature 2 pomegranates, seeded 2 yellow peppers, finely chopped 1…