Vegan Brunch! Make a Spinach & Mushroom Vegan Strata
I can’t think of strata without remembering the scene in The Family Stone, when super uptight Sarah Jessica Parker gets strata spilled all over her […]
Month: February 2013
cutest dessert ever: mini vegan apple pies!
If you think that making homemade pie is intimidating, I encourage you to try this easy and fun recipe for Mini Apple Pies. There’s less […]
Natural Healing with Umesho Bancha Tea
Umesho Bancha Tea is a very healing tea made with kukicha (twig) tea and ume paste, the miracle healing ingredient from Japan. Get details about how to make this tea that’s nourishing, detoxifying, and can help with colds, flu, and upset stomach.
quick meals: spicy ginger tempeh (part two!)
Tempeh is a great-tasting, protein-rich soy product to include into your diet… and this recipe is one of the best ways to do it! This […]
foodie field trip: Mana Foods in Paia, Maui
Last weekend I spent the day on Maui for a big event for work. Being at the airport at 6:15 made for a terribly early […]
What are the World’s Healthiest Foods?
What are the World’s Healthiest Foods? This great list shares 50 of the best.
Persian feast!
I was totally inspired by the beautiful, seasonal meals found in the cookbook Lucid Food by Louisa Shafia. Her book is inspiring and insightful, and […]
Progressive Kitch Podcast: smart, simple nutrition and analysis
Have you ever heard a study reported on some news outlet and thought, “Wait, that’s the best summary you can give? But what about…” It’s […]
quick meals: tempeh bacon
If anyone ever told you that eating less meat is going to be difficult and flavorless, you should cook this tempeh for them! Tempeh can […]
Vegan Rustic Apple Tart
This BEAUTIFUL dessert is not my own, but the creation of my coworker S. She’s paired a lightly sweetened, lemon crust with cinnamon dusted apples […]
smitten with vanilla
Bright Earth Chef’s Grade Vanilla Powder is seriously the tastiest ingredient on earth. It might be surprising that this taste sensation, this bringer-of-joy to my […]
WANDERLUST Yoga Festival!
The editors here at Vibrant Wellness Journal are super stoked to be headed to the Oahu Wanderlust Festival February 28- March 3 2013. What’s Wanderlust, […]
Balance the Reproductive Cycle Naturally with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Bring balance to your monthly menstrual cycles using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Dr. Charyse Harvick specializes in women’s health care, and works with food, herbs, and supplements to help balance the reproductive cycle naturally. She offers us some advice about the four phases of our cycle: foods to enjoy, foods to avoid, and suggested supplements for a happier, healthier period.
What Do You Do With… Daikon?
Daikon is a large white radish that has not likely made an appearance in your kitchen. It’s admittedly quite odd: sometimes 6-inches long, sometimes almost […]
Quick Meals: Squash & Apple Soup
Adding tart green apples to sweet winter squash makes an awesome soup with flavors that might surprise you! Perfect for a cool night!