July 2012
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Jul 31st
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A Generous Gift.
You are looking for a last minute gift and that classic CANDLE comes to mind.  These are the cleanest burning candles on the market.  With a blend of soy and essential oils, you will be doing your friends a favor by hopefully replacing that toxic burning candle they currently have in their apartment.  Look at you being all creative and generous at once!  Oh, they smell divine as well. Why soy wax...
Jul 26th
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Herbs.
I was totally inspired by the assortment of fresh herbs at the farmers market this week.  Plagued with major buyers remorse, I decided to theme a salmon dinner around the seasonal aromatic herbs available at Real Foods.  It’s one of the most flavorful salmon dishes I’ve ever made. Fort Mason Farmer Market Herb Assortment          Real Foods Purchase. Clutch.           Baked the...
Jul 22nd
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Jul 20th
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Travelin'.
Peak summer = vacation!  Regardless if it’s a three hour car trip to Tahoe, or thirteen hour plane ride to Florence (can I come please?), it most likely means you are straying from your daily routine….and it’s usually tough to make the healthiest of choices while on the road.  Being prepared ahead of travel can help you to avoid some of the not-so-appealing options while...
Jul 20th
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Green Smoothie.
I recently visited my parents for a weekend, and one of the things I enjoy the most are my mom’s green smoothies.  You could use the very same ingredients no matter what it is, and the way mom makes it always tastes better.   Every morning we’d make 2 different combos and compare.  Here’s two of my favorites.  We used all fresh, organic ingredients.  Enjoy!! Fresh Green...
Jul 12th
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A Light Menu to Begin the Week Ahead.
This BEAUTIFUL, seasonal and bright salad is a great dinner to throw on the table on a Sunday night when you are in the mood for something easy, light and really flavorful!           Organic arugula 1 Organic avocado, cubed Organic wild raspberries, Chopped organic, free range baked chicken (easy baked chicken recipe…in oven for 30 min w/ salt, pepper, garlic, paprika, covered with...
Jul 9th
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