I don’t know about you but when it’s this hot out, I don’t exactly feel like eating a hot bowl of soup, or a hot bowl of anything, for that matter. At the same time, I don’t want to spike my blood sugar with a juice from typical shop around the corner either; in many […]
Read More ›As someone who loves cooking, and everything about cooking, I’m often drawn to learn about restaurants that are implementing new and exciting techniques, up and coming chefs with out of this world creations and of course, places that may be off the beaten path yet are so incredible, it makes going down that path an […]
Read More ›As if one needs an excuse to spend the morning in Malibu overlooking the sea! I’m so excited to have been invited to speak tomorrow at this month’s meeting of Common Wealth Lifestyle Women’s Breakfast. I first found out about this inspiring group just over two months ago. Founded by Patsy Palmer, the organization’s common […]
Read More ›Avocado Toast is a thing, without a doubt. But what if you’d rather have something on the lighter side? Who ever said bread is a must-have, anyway? Get more bang for your buck in terms of nutrient density by serving this fibrous fat with one of the most perfect proteins: a runny, poached, farm-fresh egg. […]
Read More ›One of the easiest ways to jazz up veggies which might otherwise be a bit bland is to add fat… and flavor! What better way to do that than to whip up your own signature Pesto creation? Pesto alla genovese, the quintessential pesto recipe, is made with Genovese basil, coarse salt, garlic, Ligurian extra virgin […]
Read More ›Are you drinking bone broth? Chances are quite good that at the very least, you’ve heard of it, are drinking it (and perhaps maybe even making it yourself?). And we all need it. Anyone who’s been subject to the Standard American Diet for any length of time can likely rest assured that he or she […]
Read More ›This year’s Umeke, representing last Saturday’s race, which was unlike any I’d done before, will serve as a reminder of what this particular event afforded me the opportunity to experience. Digging deeper than I had before and proving to myself that I could, even when, in the moment, I didn’t actually believe it! Typically, if […]
Read More ›Because we can all use a refresher sometimes, right? I’ve come to realize that there’s just no one-size fits all approach. There are just too many things to factor in, like our genetics, our ancestry, what lifestyle we’ve chosen to adopt and what our overall picture of health looks like. However, I do still strongly […]
Read More ›Aloha! Gosh, it’s good to be back on the islands. We missed the Wednesday market down on Ali’i Drive in Kona, but that doesn’t mean we’re totally out of luck. Restaurants from high end to hole in the wall offer freshly caught wild fish, organic island veggies and coconut from right outside the door. This […]
Read More ›Thinking it sounds gross to eat guts? Well, if you’ve ever eaten sausage or hot dogs, chances are quite strong you’ve eaten them. Liver is rich source of iron, B-12 and vitamin A, which helps support healthy eyes and skin, boost your immune system and produce red blood cells (1). It also provides choline, copper, folic acid, […]
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