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Focus on Food: Coconut

laurel — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:26:57 +0000

I’m focusing on coconut this week, an extremely versatile fruit/nut that I’m using more and more in my cooking. Read on! Fun facts: Coconut palm trees are a distant relative to grasses and are therefore very tolerant of high salt environments. This is why you always see coconut trees growing near the ocean! In Sanskrit, [...]

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So Delicious Greek Yogurt Review

laurel — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:16:13 +0000

For awhile now I have been wishing there was a dairy-free “Greek” style yogurt that I could use in place of sour cream or cheese as a topping for chili, tacos, or as a filling partner to my morning granola. I love the rich, thick texture of Greek yogurt but I could never find a [...]

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Dairy Substitutes

laurel — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:40:05 +0000

If you want to cut out dairy or just reduce your dairy consumption, you may think you’ll have to give up several of the foods you love (like ice cream, cheese, and baked goods). I was reading a Facebook post a few days ago from a friend who is doing a month-long vegan cleanse and [...]

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Summer Smoothies with Coconut

laurel — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:14:43 +0000

My favorite health food store in NYC just started selling raw young Thai coconut meat from Exotic Superfoods in the freezer section. I was delighted, because it’s summer and I love making smoothies and ice cream with coconut. The meat comes in a 16 oz. package with strips of soft coconut meat. I defrosted it [...]

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Phenom Coconut Drinks Giveaway

laurel — Sun, 29 May 2011 14:06:27 +0000

Over the past year I became a little obsessed with coconuts. I’ve been using coconut milk in my soups and stews or anytime I need a milk substitute. I’ve been eating coconut ice cream for treats and even made my own ice cream last summer using coconut meat and cashews. I’m also crazy for coconut [...]

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Valentine’s Day Cocktails

laurel — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 03:27:28 +0000

I was feeling romantic last Friday night and picked up some fresh juices, fruits, and liquor to whip up a couple sexy cocktails inspired by Valentine’s Day. Try one of these tasty creations for the 14th, or enjoy them any time you need a sweet treat. Raspberry Champagne Kiss 5 or 6 frozen raspberries 1 [...]

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Coconut Bliss Giveaway

laurel — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 19:05:46 +0000

My favorite healthy treat I discovered last year is Luna and Larry’s Coconut Bliss ice cream. This agave-sweetened non-dairy ice cream is so creamy and delicious that I actually prefer it over regular ice cream. They use simple, organic ingredients and I’m a huge fan. My favorite flavor, the plain Vanilla Island, is made of [...]

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What to Eat When You’re Sick

laurel — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 01:24:22 +0000

I came down with a little cold the past few days. Ugh. As soon as I got back to NY it hit me hard. At the end of my FL vacation, I was running around between different families, traveling, and then flying back to a drastically different climate. But, after a few days of rest [...]

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Day 7: Healthy Desserts

laurel — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 23:20:47 +0000

Whole Foods had these gorgeous fresh blackberries on sale yesterday, so I picked up two packs and have been snacking on them all day. When I was out the store I also found some yogurt made from cultured coconut milk. Since I adore coconut milk ice cream, I thought I’d give it a try. I [...]

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Day 4: Healthy Desserts

laurel — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 23:14:52 +0000

A few months ago I posted a raw Chocolate Coconutty Macaroons recipe. I received a bunch of good comments on it, so I decided to make a batch of vanilla for Day 4 of my desserts marathon. You can bring these easy-to-prepare treats to a holiday party, and everyone will love them, but no one [...]

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