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Healthy Eating on Travel

laurel — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:14:32 +0000

The past two weeks I’ve been in Florida for a work trip. It’s been a lot of long hours at work, but I’ve also had time to spend with my friends and family and their sweet puppy dogs. Oh, and the weather in Florida has been just heavenly! Sunny during the day and cool at [...]

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Review: Quintessence

laurel — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:48:04 +0000

On one of the coldest days in NYC this year, my friend Lauren and I traveled to the lower east side for brunch at a raw vegan restaurant called Quintessence. We snuggled in to a corner table by the door. Thank goodness we were seated next to a heater because we were freezing! I guess [...]

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Review: Hummus Place (Again)

laurel — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:09:58 +0000

Greetings from Florida! I’m working in FL for the next few weeks, and I’m really enjoying the warm weather, sunshine, and time with friends. It doesn’t even feel like winter here. I laid out by the pool yesterday for Pete’s sake. I’m here to work, but I’m determined to enjoy myself too. Almost exactly one [...]

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Easy, Healthy Lunch or Dinner

laurel — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:49:40 +0000

Ya know how I was talking about centering your meal around vegetables? Here’s an easy, healthy veggie wrap I made that’s great for a light lunch or dinner. I’ve been eating them every day this week, and they only take 5 minutes to prepare. Adding lots of tasty spreads and a dash of salt and [...]

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Veggie Skewers w/ Chimichurri

laurel — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:55:23 +0000

Centering your meals around vegetables is a great healthy practice and helps you feel satisfied instead of stuffed when you’re done eating. On Friday, my best buddy Lauren was in town for the weekend and we stayed in for dinner and a movie at home. She wanted to make some kind of skewers, and with [...]

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Fresh Fish, Part 2

laurel — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:45:26 +0000

Yesterday I shared my recipe for a grilled sea bass sandwich with sriracha mayo in the Fresh Fish, Part 1 post. Today I’ve got a make-you-drool crab and scallop chowder. This is a perfect meal for the winter time. It’s warm and comforting and great to pair with a small salad or serving of green [...]

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Fresh Fish, Part 1

laurel — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:41:30 +0000

Last weekend I bought some fresh seafood from Fairway, a well-known grocery store in NYC. In my opinion, Fairway is one of the best places to buy seafood because their fish counter is nestled inside a walk-in refrigerated section of the store that ensures everything stays super fresh. The fish is always kept super cold [...]

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“You Eat Algae?”

laurel — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:53:35 +0000

Over the past year I’ve been steadily increasing my intake of algae. Yeah that’s right…algae. Superfood algae such as chlorella and spirulina are gaining popularity in health circles thanks to their amazing nutritional qualities and age-fighting benefits. I first learned about algae Superfoods from nutrition expert David Wolfe, who I often talk about on this [...]

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Vegetable Tempura

Eden Foods - Newest Recipes — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:07:44 +0000

To prepare the tempura batter, combine the flours and sea salt in a small mixing bowl. Combine the kuzu and water in a measuring cup, mixing until the kuzu dissolves. Whisk the dry and liquid ingredients together until most of the lumps have dissolved. Place the batter in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes. Cold batter results in crispier tempura. Heat the oil in a heavy deep frying pot. When the oil is hot, dip 5 to 7 pieces of vegetables into the batter completely coating them. Place the batter coated vegetables into the hot oil and deep fry until golden and crispy on each side. Make sure not to deep fry too many pieces at one time, as this lowers the temperature of the oil and results in soggy tempura. Remove with a slotted spoon or oil skimmer and drain on paper towels. To keep the tempura warm while the rest of the vegetables are being fried, place on a paper towel lined tray in a 200° oven. Continue until all vegetables are deep-fried. Combine the 1 cup boiling water, shoyu and ginger. Mix and place in small dipping bowls. Dip one piece of tempura at a time in the dip sauce before eating. NOTE: Kuzu makes the batter crispy in much the same way as egg, which is used in traditional tempura batter. The ginger or daikon dip sauce aids in the digestion of oil.

Mediterranean Diet Appetizer

laurel — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:07:22 +0000

Last night I made a quick appetizer that fits into the ever popular Mediterranean diet. In case you aren’t familiar with it, the Mediterranean diet is a diet rich in olive oil, beans, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, etc. It’s great for for your skin, it’s recommended by many doctors for the disease-fighting benefits, and it’s [...]

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