"I got 99 problems but a meal ain't 1"
Self-Taught Vegan Chef :: Food Network Champion :: TV Host
I can’t believe we’re on Episode TEN – yes, that’s 10 – of My Ecokitchen! This week was Earth Day, but as you all know, I try and celebrate the Earth everyday. As exhibited by Episode 10. Beets are polarizing – people either hate them or love them. I happen to be in the LOVE …
I’m still on a spring produce binge! It’s the best time to scour your farmers markets for delicious, in-season and cheap produce! Plus, when produce are in season they are at the height of their nutrient content. So it’s a win win! I had a beet kick this time around and I know there can …
As a chef, it is important for me to work with ingredients that are versatile, fresh, and flexible. Especially during the summer months when fresh ingredients are plentiful, having a craft spirit to mix seasonal ingredients with is key! That is why I love working with The Botanist Gin – its versatility allows me to …
It’s that time of year – when people begin regretting stuffing 3 donuts in their face every morning during the holidays or going to the movies 3 days in a row and promising yourself that you won’t eat popcorn, but you see a Cheetos popcorn special and order a small, a large, and a nachos. …
These juices are so versatile! What juices you ask? Lumi Juice of course! Did you see there’s a dedicated section for me on their site?! I love their product – drinking it straight and cooking with it! This week I created something deliciously Indian with their Belmont Beet juice. Belmont Beet has a very refreshing …
Do you need a little perk-me-up in the morning? No, I’m not talking about THAT kind – get your head outta the gutter. I’m talking about something filling, healthy and slightly sweet & slight spicy to get your day going. Then you’re going to want to make this Up Beet Chia Pudding with Lumi Juice …
Ok, this is great for breakfast… lunch…snack…pre-dinner, pretty much anything! Super easy to make, totally delicious, and amazingly healthy! Did I mention this is vegan? Yup! Now everyone can partake in this goodness. I’ve always enjoyed beets – savory and in smoothies, and lately I’ve been noticing all varieties of beets being sold. I recently …
My next installment on my Spain review stops in Valencia – a beautiful Southern coast city named after the abundant Valencia orange trees (which by the way are originally from Valencia, California). This city is like a palm tree lovers HEAVEN, i.e., MY HEAVEN. We traveled on a train from Madrid to Valencia, and the …