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Yerba Mate Chicken and Cilantro Soup Recipe

Yerba Mate Chicken and Cilantro Soup | Pamela Salzman

This blogpost is sponsored by the Argentinian Yerba Mate Board. All opinions are my own.

Let me introduce you to my new favorite morning companion, Argentinian Yerba Mate. I have touted my love of tea many times on this blog and on my instagram, and I believe it’s a wonderful addition to a well-balanced, whole food diet. Yerba mate, however, is a step up from your typical bag of green tea. Originated and grown in Argentina from the yerba mate tree, this tea is chock-full of powerful antioxidants (shown to be even higher than green tea) and nutrients such as vitamins B and C, zinc, potassium and manganese. Yerba mate has been found to be ‘hepatoprotective’ which translates to: ‘protecting your liver cells’ and can help in weight loss. I also love that it provides as much energy as a cup of coffee but isn’t as harsh on your stomach. The traditional way to consume it is to prepare it in a traditional Argentinian gourd and drink through a straw.Continue reading

Dinner Planner – Week of March 5th, 2018

Oh, how nice it is to be home for the weekend! I spent the last three weekends out of town and I am delighted to hunker down in front of the fire with good book. Of course, I can’t make a move wihtout my dinner planner every week. Here’s this week’s dinner planner for your inspiration:Continue reading

Vegetarian Kale Caesar Salad Recipe

Vegetarian Kale Caesar Salad | Pamela Salzman

Vegan husband update: STILL VEGAN!! Can you guys even believe this? MY meat and potatoes guy went vegan in October for 6 weeks and he’s still at it. He feels great, lost weight and is keeping it off and I’m trying to support him the best I can. BUT, the rest of us are not vegan, so I have to have a lot of flexibility in our meals. No problem. I’ve been trained for this in my classes over the last decade teaching in LA. Who’s avoiding this food group, who’s Paleo today, who’s mad at gluten…I’ve got this one!Continue reading

Dinner Planner – Week of February 26th 2018

I arrived in NYC for the 40th annual IACP conference and things are off to a great start! I have already snuck off for a few great meals (Okonomi and Loring Place) and connected with some food friends. I haven’t forgotten about planning my dinners for next week though:Continue reading

Roasted Sesame-Ginger Brussels Sprouts Recipe

It has been super chilly in LA this week, which means it’s dropping below 50 degrees at night and everyone is busting out their UGG boots, mittens and puffy jackets. HA! And as much as I would like to be, we aren’t quite into spring fruits and veggies yet. I can’t wait for my strawberries, spinach and asparagus from the farmers market, but for the time being I am hunkering down next to my fireplace and enjoying all that winter has to offer. Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite winter vegetables and I have a ton of recipes on my site which celebrate this fabulous crucifer. They can be oven roasted or pan-roasted (see my cookbook for the best pan roasted brussels sprout recipe), made into a hash, made into latkes, or make a whole salad with them like this one or this one (my personal favorite). They are also chock full of nutrients and antioxidants which we need in the winter to keep our immune systems strong. Brussels sprouts are also one of the few vegetables which contain Omega-3 fatty acids, which are really important if you’re on the vegan train like my husband and you aren’t getting your fatty acids from fish.Continue reading

Dinner Planner – Week of February 19th 2018

I am Palm Springs for the weekend for Modernism Week. We have been coming to this for many years now because hubs is obsessed with Mid Century design and it’s an easy getaway. Follow on Instagram to catch all the action.

But first things first. Here’s your dinner planner for the week:Continue reading

Five Friday Favorites 02.16.18

Happy Friday!! It has been far too long since I shared some new favorites. Here are a few things I have been loving lately:

Forlife Teacup

I could write a whole post about tea. There are so many different types, flavors, strengths, caffeine levels and benefits. I wouldn’t call myself a tea purist, but I do love a cup of flavorful, full-bodied tea that isn’t bitter or overly sharp. I recently started making loose leaf tea from Art of Tea and it’s a game changer. Loose-leaf tea steeped in an infuser allows the tea leaves to blossom and expand, resulting in a greater extraction of vitamins, minerals and aromas. Whereas standard tea bags are limited by the size and shape of the bag.Continue reading

Dinner Planner – Week of February 12th 2018

I snuck away to Park City for two days for some fresh air and a change of scenery! I am looking forward to skiing since I didn’t get much in when we were here in December. I do no take a break from the dinner planner though, especially with a few holidays happening! Here’s your dinner planner for the week:Continue reading