From the monthly archives:

June 2008

A Hello and a Check-In

June 29, 2008

Restaurant sign in Dubrovnik, Croatia
It’s hard to believe that in less than two days on July 1, we will disembark from our two week journey aboard the Insignia. The time has gone so fast, yet it feels like a lifetime since I’ve been home. Experiencing all of these different countries, provinces, cities, ports, [...]

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Bon Voyage to all My Friends (and FLIES)

June 16, 2008

August 9: I have decided to remove the bulk of this post’s content. Originally, I used my forum for some major venting and f-bombs, but I’ve decided I do not want such words lingering and deviating from the focal point of this blog which encompasses only things that I love and for that which I [...]

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The Eco-Foodie-ism Movement

June 15, 2008

Traveling gives me the opportunity to catch up on all my periodicals. Although it’s a bit ridiculous, sometimes this means flipping through back issues from 2007! I can’t help it. I am a magazine junkie. If you could only see my cabinet full of them – stacks and stacks of 18+ subscriptions, [...]

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A Brief Bahama-vention

June 12, 2008

Bahama Sunset – See more photos on Flickr!
This incredible sunset photo represents much of what the Bahama islands mean to me: pristine, wondrous, relaxed, ethereal….beautiful. We have a long, blissful history oozing with some of my most dear and grateful memories. Every trip continues to create a new blessed experience.
These islands aren’t [...]

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Sassy Singapore Noodles

June 6, 2008

(raw vegan)
I love curry so it’s no wonder Singapore noodles are my favorite traditional Chinese noodle dish. I replaced the usual thin vermicelli with goldbar squash that I hand-cut into thin strips, which in my opinion, holds up much better than spiralized zucchini. It’s more work but the results are worth it!
Noodles:
Take 4 goldbar [...]

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Bang Bang Lettuce Cups with Sweet Chili Mustard

June 6, 2008

(raw vegan)
The popular lettuce “wrap” versions of these, as seen at big chains like California Pizza Kitchen or P.F. Chang’s are usually made with chicken or pork stir-fried with water chestnuts and spices, then served with iceberg lettuce. P.F. Chang’s has a yummy vegetarian tofu version that inspired me to recreate them raw.
Filling:
One small [...]

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Traveling Raw: The Survival Kit!

June 4, 2008

They are questions I frequently hear around the raw community: “What should I pack? Are there any good suggestions for keeping raw on the road?” Well, here I hope to provide some comprehensive tips for packing your next survival kit, especially if you’re new to raw. This should come at a good time as [...]

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Food Finds: Vosges (Aphrodisiacal) Haut-Chocolat

June 2, 2008

Package of Vosages Haut-Chocolate “An Aphrodisiac Library of Chocolate Love Spells”
These exotic little treats look more like a find for Valentine’s Day. But take a bite of one and you’ll want to have them on hand for any reason at all! I first found this box of Vosges Haut Chocolat at Bergdorf’s the [...]

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