As seekers of truth, compassion, and health, we are learning to question the ways in which we have been taught to eat. There is a book, written by my friend Dr. Will Tuttle, called The World Peace Diet. It helps you understand the power of food, and the cultural mentality reinforced by our practice of food, on many levels–physical, psychological, cultural, ecological, and spiritual. It has changed many peoples’ lives …Read More
Zukay Raw Vegan Probiotic Dressings
I was shopping at the Santa Monica Co-op last week when I spotted a new product in the refrigerated section. The colorful label caught my eye and I thought it was strange that bottled dressings were in the cold section. I immediately pulled the shopping cart over to inspect the label. What I saw got me very excited. All raw, vegan, no sugar, no canola oil, low fat, low calories, …Read More
Karma Chow – New LA Meal Delivery
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Melissa Costello of Karma Chow (and her adorable, sweet dog Pumpkin), to discuss her new business venture and taste some delicious Karma Chow food. Melissa has been a private chef and educator for years after her training at Spencer Institute and the NHI (Natural Healing Institute) in San Diego. With the plummeting economy many of her clients couldn’t afford private chef services …Read More
Vegan Sandal Time is Arriving Soon!
After you get your feet ready for summer at Plush Beauty Bar in West Hollywood it is time to put them in some great sandals. Get up to 50% off Vegan Sandals at Alternative Outfitters. This online store is becoming the source for great “fashionable leather alternatives and cruelty-free products for a compassionate lifestyle”. They have a large selection of spring/summer vegan shoes including flipflops, wedges, flats, and heels. All …Read More
Blissful Mondays: Sushi Rice Bowl
To promote Meatless Mondays I’ve started my own Blissful Mondays posts that will include delicious vegan recipes each week. My roommate taught a Sushi making class at our house this weekend for our friends and for weeks I’ve been eating her practice creations. I came up with this recipe many years ago, but the constant flow of sushi recently and tons of leftover sushi rice and fillings made me revisit …Read More
Lemon Amasake Custard
Here’s a delicious and instructional video on how to make the Lemon Amasake Custard Spring recipe from my eCookbook The Blissful Chef: Cooking With The Seasons – Spring Edition. Grab your copy today for less than a meal! It’s already getting rave reviews from the blog-sphere from people with all types of diets. You don’t have to be vegetarian or vegan to love this food! I forgot to mention that …Read More