Garlic-Tahini Kale Salad~

Yes, it’s time for a savory recipe folks. Even a pastry chef can’t eat dessert all of the time This salad is definitely a meal (no iceberg side salad here) and has so many benefits, you may just want to eat it every day. I think of kale as the Superstar of greens. It’s rich [...]

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Maple Cream Maca Bars~

Hi. My name is Michelle and I’m a macaholic. Most people who know me are aware of my love for cacao but few know that I’m equally enthusiastic about maca. I have it pretty much everyday. I love the malty, earthy taste, not to mention the way it makes me feel. It calms me down [...]

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Peanutty Chocolate Macaroons~

I was so excited about the return of our coconut flakes that I just had to make some macaroons…And the coolest thing about this recipe (aside from the sinfully delicious taste) is that it doesn’t require a dehydrator! Most macaroon recipes require dehydrating for anywhere from 8-12 hours but these require a mere hour of [...]

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Holiday Survival Recipe!

Whether you’re staying put or traveling for the holidays, this recipe will save your day. The ingredients are easy to bring on a plane if you’re visiting family or vacationing, and it’s the perfect recipe to start your day wherever you are. Yes, I know it’s the holidays and sometimes we attempt to eat less [...]

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Cherry Coconut Thumbprint Cookies~

Can you believe it’s holiday time already? Thanksgiving has passed (I hope you had a great one!) and December is right around the corner. The holidays can mean a lot of different things to different people- joy, comfort, celebration, stress, reflection, etc- but there seems to be a common thread for everyone around holiday time: [...]

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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

It’s that time of year again. That time when I’m reminded of just how much I love pumpkin…pumpkin pie that is. There’s just something so magical about the classic combination of pumpkin and spice, I don’t know why it’s not a year-round staple. I suppose that’s what makes it so special though. In an effort [...]

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Chocolate Superfood Brownies…oh my!

You MUST try these brownies. I know there are about a million raw brownie recipes out there but these are just so rich and delicious…not to mention that they’re packed with so many nutrient dense Superfoods. Most raw brownie recipes call for dates, walnut and cacao powder (and that’s the extent of it). These contain [...]

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Wild Jungle Chocolate!

Chocolate and peanuts- is there any better combination? Ok, chocolate and cherries…chocolate and hazelnut…chocolate and mint- those are good too But seriously, it’s such a deliciously classic pairing. Unfortunately traditional peanuts contain aflatoxins, a toxic fungus that causes the common peanut allergy. Wild jungle peanuts, on the other hand, are completely free of aflatoxins, non-hybridized, [...]

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Pumpkin Seed Double Feature

Sometimes our not-so-optimal habits in one area can be surprisingly useful in another. For example: I know it’s more productive to focus all of your energy on a singular task but I’m definitely a multi-tasker. While this may not be ideal, it can definitely come in handy in the kitchen and I frequently come up [...]

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Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Gingered Cherries

I’ve always been a foodie. Living in New York City for 10 years was like being a kid in a candy store when it came to dining out. I enjoyed gourmet meals on a regular basis, complete with wine and elegant desserts….and then health became a priority. And fast. I gave up the fancy dinners [...]

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