Guaranteed Happiness: 10 Intentions to try this Week
It’s 6:05pm on Tuesday February 25. As I write this, I’m sitting on a United CRJ700 Canadair Regional jet, trying unsuccessfully to ignore the butterflies in my stomach, questioning every noise in the cabin, every bump in the sky, and the proximity of the mountains on either side of me. It’s no secret: I’m a […]
Vegan Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cocoa Nib Walnut Cookies
When I was in culinary school, I ate a lot of refined flours and sugars. Croissants. Cakes. Cookies. Bread. Tarts. Pastries galore. By the time I was through with my first semester, I had gained 10 pounds and I didn’t feel so great. I decided from that moment on that I was going to try […]
Life According to Tony Horton
Remember last week when I told you I was working on an article about Tony Horton’s latest book? The book is called The Big Picture: 11 Laws That Will Change Your Life. Well, with the interview under my belt, and the transcription done, I wrote the article. I edited it. I edited it some more. […]
Almond Milk
I’m all about the store bought almond milk, but sometimes it’s nice to make it from scratch! If you have the time, do it! There are no chemicals that you cannot pronounce in it, and no preservatives. There’s only love….and almonds….and water….and vanilla….and more love! Here is what you will need: 1 cup raw almonds […]
7 Healthy Reminders for a People Pleaser
My life is incredibly rich. It’s rich in love, friendships, family and a plethora of other amazing and wonderful things. In reflecting upon my week, I thought I would take a break from the relationship advice according to Ted and Lauren to talk about something that comes up for me a lot, something that makes […]
Powerhouse Salad
This salad is a variation of a salad someone made for me in December. I absolutely fell in love with the combination of flavors, and the freshness and variety of the ingredients. So naturally, I had to try to make something similar. This nutrient-dense salad packs a serious punch, and will be the perfect accompaniment […]
A Recipe for a Happy and Healthy Relationship: The Next 5 Ingredients
Hello and welcome back to another episode of Lauren’s childhood diaries. This week, catch the riveting story of how Lauren and her besties, Adrienne and Leslie, take on Ace of Base in their self choreographed dance to I Saw The Sign. It will open up your mind. (It’s really a shame that So You Think […]
Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
I won’t lie to you, sometimes I just don’t feel like cooking. There – I said it! Gasp! But just because I don’t feel like cooking doesn’t mean my diet has to suffer! On these nights, I turn to a big hearty salad: Mesclun mix. Dried cranberries. Walnuts. Chickpeas. Quinoa. Cherry tomatoes. Avocado. Toss it […]
