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Daily Archive: September 28, 2011

Protein pesto

Admittedly basil isn’t my favorite herb.  Over the years, you may have noticed how infrequently I make Italian recipes… This isn’t a fluke.  Garlic, oregano, rosemary, onion, and other such flavors just don’t whet my palate.  But I do have a thriving basil plant.  And I do enjoy raw pates.   So it would only seem natural to find a way to unite these two things.  Right?   My goals in making a raw pesto were the following: (a) to make it only minimally reminiscent of a true pesto (b) to make it protein packed (c)… Read more >

September 28, 2011 hemp, kale, nuts, raw, spinach salad Read more >

A health relapse

Last Friday was a wonderful work day because the entire time I was looking forward to my weekend.  Kyle and I had fun plans that involved good food, family time, and lots of relaxing.  But things took a turn in the afternoon.  Because I was at work, I didn’t get the voice message or email until my lunch break: G-ma’s at the hospital. For those who don’t know, my Grandma is not your average Grandma.  [June, 2011] She works.  She (attempts to) beat me in cards and darts.  And, as much as we all hate… Read more >

September 28, 2011 nunaturals, oatmeal, Starbucks, Stevia, trader joe's Read more >