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22 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
This simple dish taught me to smell, to taste, and to use my intuition. Feel free to add extra herbs or crushed red pepper, whatever you like but do it this way once as well because the simplicity is beautiful. I highly recommend doubling or tripling this recipe because you will gobble it up.+ READ MORE
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22 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
This dish is simple to make but the key to this is getting razor thin slices of potatoes. Again, I recommend a mandolin, but a veggie peeler will do the trick, just be careful. Traditionally, this is to be done with white potatoes (like a russet) but I love the way the sweetness comes through and...+ READ MORE
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21 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
This is so California man. Another wacky dish that's more of a technique than a recipe. Salt and chocolate always perform really well together because salt heightens chocolate's flavor. The olive oil is the icing on the cake. It freezes at first but then blends into the ice cream making a lovely,...+ READ MORE
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21 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
If I find myself suddenly invited to or hosting a dinner party this is a great recipe because these are ingredients that I usually have on hand. In addition to making a great appetizer it can be a full-on meal when served with a salad. + READ MORE
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20 Nov 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
The Wa$ted Ecological Footprint Calculator will let you calculate how all your behaviors add up to your total carbon footprint. How many planets would be required to support the world's population if everyone lived an equivalent lifestyle?+ READ MORE
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19 Nov 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
Instead of picking up the usual hostess gift, look for eco-friendly alternatives. It may sound like extra work, but with so many green products available, it's more about thinking green as you shop.+ READ MORE
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18 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
My recipe for the portobellos with gingered sweet potato puree is an easy one, and it's fabulous. I made this up for a Thanksgiving dinner years ago using criminis so they were more of a side dish.+ READ MORE
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18 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
This recipe is just so California. This is actually more instinct than recipe. I usually eyeball it and add 1 part walnuts to 4 parts arugula. This is a nutty, chunky pesto.+ READ MORE
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11 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
The first time I had sweet potato cheesecake was at the famed Galatoire’s in New Orleans. The exact Galatoire’s recipe is, well, a bit caloric. Instead, here is an ever so slightly healthier version of sweet potato cheesecake, perked up with a nutty ginger crust.+ READ MORE
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10 Nov 2009 IN BUYING GUIDES | COMMENTS
These five bar soaps will help you scrub up just the right lather—minus the synthetic chemicals and preservatives.+ READ MORE
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7 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
The first step is to prep the tofu. I show you what to do on the video, slice it up into 1/3-inch thick pieces and place it between some towels. Press the water out by putting a big heavy cutting board and some cookbooks on top and let it sit for 20 minutes. In this state the tofu can really absorb...+ READ MORE
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7 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
I know. This sounds horrible and insane but you'll be pleasantly surprised by this nutrient dense smoothies. A sweetness comes out of the kale and gives these smoothies a delicious, hard to pinpoint taste. This is a great way to sneak kale into someone's diet. + READ MORE
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7 Nov 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
We're doing a little baking today using lemon. This recipe calls for the whole thing, peel and all. This is not really a kid-friendly dessert as the peel can be a bit bitter and freak them out. If you can, use a less acidic variety of lemon like Meyer or Pomona Sweet.+ READ MORE
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5 Nov 2009 IN WORK & CONNECT | COMMENTS
Meet Ana Joanes the director and producer of Fresh, one of the most inspiring movies recently made about our food system and what we eat.+ READ MORE
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29 Oct 2009 IN FOOD & HEALTH | COMMENTS
To facilitate more celebration of the letter J, I substituted the green papaya with grated jicama in this Thai specialty salad.+ READ MORE
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