Gluten Free Mixed Berry Crumble
Stardust Sandwich
This sandwich satisfies all of my favorite cravings: creamy avocado, spiced hummus, crispy lettuce and carrot, and crusty whole grain bread. All I can say is that it’s heaven in a sandwich. Why did I name it the Stardust Sandwich? Today was one of those picture perfect California days, so Toby, Jake, and I went to the beach. The sun was shining, the ocean glistened, and the sand was toasty under my feet. Intoxicated by the natural beauty, I started singing “Woodstock” to myself, loving the lines, “we are stardust, we are golden, and we’ve got to get ourselves back to the garden.” I have no idea why the song popped into my head, but I rolled with it and thanked the universe for the inspiration. Stardust Sandwich 3 medium carrots, grated 3 cups organic mixed lettuce leaves 1/2 cups raw pine nuts 3-4 tomatoes, sliced 2 cups Holy Guacamole (recipe below) 2 cups Heavenly Hummus (recipe below) sea salt and fresh ground black pepper. 12 slices whole grain bread 1. Make the hummus. Put into a bowl, wrap with cling film, and chill in the fridge. Make the guacamole. Put into a bowl, wrap with cling film, and chill [...]
Canyon Cooler
Consider the Canyon Cooler the Cosmopolitan’s hip and healthy cousin: a refreshing drink that’s bursting with vitamin C and antioxidants. If you feeling a little cheeky, the cooler can also be it be turned into a cocktail with a splash of vodka. Now if you don’t mind, I’m going to pour myself a tall glass, kick my feet up, and chill. It is Mother’s Day after all. Canyon Cooler 1 quart (10 oz) sparkling water 1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice juice juice of a fresh lime 2 cups fresh pineapple juice 1 cup pomegranate juice 6-9 drops stevia or 2 tbs agave syrup 1. Using a juicer, juice the grapefruit and pineapple juice. Pour the sparkling water, pomegranate juice, and lime juice into a pitcher. Pour in the fresh grapefruit and pineapple juice into the pitcher and stir to blend. 2. Using your preferred sweetener, add and stir. Serves 12
Lentil Soup
I’m going back to my roots with this recipe. Lentil soup was one of the first healthy recipes I learned to make when I was 18, and erm, 160 pounds! As I write this, I’m feeling a bit nostalgic for the days when I dipped my pinky toes into the world of vegetarianism. I remember the days when I used to visit my girlfriend Malina who worked at the first Santa Monica Coop Supermarket, just across the street from where it is now on 16th and Broadway, when it was just a small room and a bunch of long hairs working behind the register. Everything was so new! What’s tofu, miso paste, or quinoa? I miss those days, I tell ya. The world of health has become a booming business, and I yearn for a simpler time when all you needed was an armfull of organic produce and a few seasonings from your larder. Here’s the deal: you don’t need all the gadgets and mumbo jumbo to take care of your body! Keep your diet simple and clean, and always remember, a little goes a long way. Health food stores are emporiums of goodness, but also a lot of gimmicks. [...]
