A big part of our desire to “grow organic meals” was to eat more healthy greens after we completed a week long cleanse at a retreat. We learned, first-hand, how a diet rich in alkali-forming (green) foods can dramatically increase your energy, improve digestion and help prevent disease. One of our favorite ways to get [...]
Category > local food
the farmers’ market: a love affair (part 1)
Southern California is a great place to live for many reasons, and for those of you suffering in the snow and ice, I’ll spare you all the gory details. But one of the things I love most are the great farmer’s markets – all over town – all year long!
My personal favorite is the Hillcrest [...]
slow food movement: the return of flavor
Eating fresh and organic, and savoring the flavor of food is what the Slow Food Movement is all about. I am very excited about this organization – a membership would be a great holiday gift (hint, hint)! There are local chapters all over the US (and the world). I love the idea of not only [...]






