Green juices certainly have become more and more popular in recent years – and with good reason: they really are a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals. I love the fact that I can add so many different varieties to my green juices, and end up with as many different flavor profiles. I like to rotate…
Beet & Grapefruit Juice with Ginger & Turmeric
Beetroot is an excellent source of fiber, vitamin B9 (folate), vitamin C, iron, manganese and potassium. Eating beetroot daily is therefore beneficial in helping reduce blood pressure, aids in tissue growth and cell function, and helps general skin health and immune function. Although beets are made up of fructose and glucose, they also provide about 3 grams…
Coconut Milk from Raw Shredded Coconut
This is an incredibly simple and economical way to make your own coconut milk for using in tea, coffee, cereals and baking. It is not rich enough in this state to use in curries, but it makes a pretty incredible Coconut Milk and Mango Risotto (recipe coming soon!) It takes no time at all,…
Ginger & Lemon Syrup
My husband and I were recently in a Japanese restaurant in Dublin, CA, and ordered a house-made ginger soda. It was so good, I had to ask them how they made it. The bar staff were really great and not only told me, but showed me how to make it too! If I particularly enjoy…
BLOOD ORANGE SIMPLE SYRUP
Blood oranges are just gorgeous. Usually only available throughout the winter due to their short season, I always grab as many as I can when I stumble across them. In California at least, they are usually quite pricey. I actually paid about $7 for 5 pieces of fruit from the Ferry Building Farmers Market in…
Watermelon & Raspberry Cooler
Watermelon is such a wonderful fruit. A cup of diced watermelon has under 50 calories. It’s loaded with vitamins A B6 and C, lycopene and calcium. It also contains an amino acid (I-citrulline) which is thought to help relieve muscle soreness. Comprised of over 90% water, it’s a great drink to help keep you hydrated. It…
Almond & Cinnamon Milk
Almond & Cinnamon Milk There are many different types of nut milk recipes – and this is just a basic sweet almond milk for use in tea. coffee and cereals. If you want to use this milk in savory recipes, just leave out the cinnamon and sweetener. Keeps in the fridge for about 3…
This Food & Travel Blog is all about my love of fruits and veggies, and about using as many as I can during the course of the week - whether at home or abroad. In fact, you could say I'm mental for veggies!
