Charred Corn Salad with Tomatoes and Avocado Recipe

I am at the end of my summer visit with my family on Long Island and I am starting to pout.  “I don’t wanna go home!”  Believe me, home, which is Manhattan Beach, California, is not so shabby.  But it’s not getting out of bed at 7:30 am (instead of 5:30.)  It’s not wine at […]

Simple steps for a more healthful home

  For many years, my friends Laura Forbes Carlin and her sister Allison Forbes have inspired me to think about my home as a vehicle for self-transformation through their blog, Inspired Everyday Living, as well as their books and apps.   I asked Laura and Allison if they would share with my readers and me some easy tips […]

Creamy miso-ginger dressing

When I was at Whole Foods the other day, at I was amazed by the dozens of people cradling ingredients for the big Cleanse.  I can’t imagine choosing to drink lemon juice and maple syrup mixed with cayenne pepper even once, let alone for several days straight in order to detoxify my body.  Sorry peeps, […]

Alternative milk guide

I get a lot of requests in my classes for non-dairy substitutions from people who are lactose-intolerant or because they have a lactose-intolerant child.  If you’ve been to a supermarket lately, I’m sure you’ve noticed how popular alternative milks have become.  There’s certainly no rule that kids need to drink a white beverage at every […]

What to buy organic

My sisters and I always freaked out when we picked vegetables from the garden that came with uninvited guests.  If we saw a little green worm squirming while rinsing a head of broccoli, we would let out a scream.  My father couldn’t understand it.  “It’s either that or I use pesticides.  Why would you want […]