As a former employee, I have it on pretty good authority that Thai Chili and Lime Cashews are pretty much the pinnacle of all Trader Joe’s nut aisle offerings. They’ve been around for a long time so I don’t imagine they’ll be demoted to the dreaded discontinued list (but you never know… TJ’s is mean sometimes). Trader Joe’s crew members…
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Cinnamon Mocha Smoothie
My morning ritual has been recently been shaken up by a newfound gym commitment and a budding passion for dog walks on the trails instead of the concrete jungle of mid-city. The husband and I are the newest members of a local Crossfit. It’s been über fun lifting heavy and joining in the competitive spirt…
Greek Quinoa Salad with Red Pepper Sauce
A colorful quinoa recipe for my plant-based friends! I generally don’t eat quinoa, but I do have some vegan/vegetarian skills up my sleeve. I also occasionally receive requests from clients to prepare quinoa or rice dishes. I felt inspired to share a vegan-friendly dish in light of this week’s book release from Rich Roll and Julie Piatt, The Plant Power…
Vegan Cheese Dip
I feel a rant coming on so I’m going to begin by lightening the mood. Take a look at my adorable dog and his new giant rope! Okay. Now that that’s out-of-the-way… I’ve gotta be honest, the stuff in the “dairy-free” cheese section of the natural foods stores reeeeeaaaallly freaks me out. So many INGREDIENTS. Why my…
The Paleo Chef’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
While I am A paleo chef, I am not THE paleo chef. That domain name belongs to one, Mary Shenouda. She’s an LA based chef and lifestyle coach with a sassy, fun attitude and a wicked chocolate chip cookie recipe. She shared it a few months ago on her instagram account and I decided to…
Paleo Dessert Pizza
I’m certain that many of you are already engaged in your new year’s detox plans. However, I know others are waiting until Monday to start their health-centric plans. So, if you happen to need a perfectly delicious and paleo-friendly treat before you begin the Whole 30 or juice cleanse, make this for the weekend and…
Raw Chocolate Pudding Pie
Laundromats are depressing. Just sitting in a dingy, fluorescent-lit room with the din of washing and drying in the background. Plus, you’re stuck there FOR-EV-ER. I really miss having my own washer and dryer. Something that isn’t depressing. This pie. It’s freaking delicious. If you’ve never had chocolate pudding made out of avocado, then you’re…
Paleo Hummus
Did anyone even know what hummus was 10 years ago? I feel like hummus was a food trend that never went away. People LOOOOVE hummus. Just go to any Trader Joe’s and you will see about 45 different varieties of hummus. And everyone has their favorite. Roasted red pepper hummus, mediterranean hummus, sundried tomato hummus, spicy hummus, original…
Cobb Salad with Dairy-Free Ranch
This is an delicious salad with an even more amazing dressing! I use this as an alternative creamy dressing for cobb salad, coleslaw, caesar salad, etc. It’s also a great dip for kabob meat or fresh veggies. Cobb Salad 1 bunch of organic romaine 1 chicken breast, cooked and diced 4 slices of bacon, cooked…
Better Banana Bread
Hey people! Guess what?! It’s PALEO BAKING TIME! Are you excited? I know I am! I tried a banana bread recipe back in the day, and I wasn’t totally satisfied with it. So today for PBT, I decided to attempt a better banana bread… BBB (since we’re doing the whole acronym thing). Here in Los…
The Clean Plate 