The inspiration for this minestrone soup comes from two friends of mine, who are twins, born in Peru and now living in Chicago. I spent four days hiking the Incan Trail a couple of years ago, and I fell in…
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With fall here, it was easy and inspiring to make a moringa Thai green curry with pumpkin and vegetables. Buying Thai curry paste from the store is always an option, but nothing will beat the flavor of made-from-scratch curry paste….
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The other week, I had the fortuitous coincidence of being on the same travel route through Washington D.C. and New York City that Pope Francis was on as he toured the United States. On this eventful trip to D.C., I…
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These muddy buddies or “puppy chow” is definitely not for puppies, but if you’re a chocolate lover with a sweet tooth then this is for you! Puppy chow is a great on-the-go snack since it’s as easy to make as it…
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Yoga “Practice”: Letting Go of “Perfection” As the seasons change from summer to fall, the trees shed their leaves. They let go of bright, colorful life, in the hopes of rejuvenation. It is a reminder to me to let go…
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Ah, Mac & Cheese, the classic all-american favorite so loved by one of our sweet former POTUS Thomas Jefferson that he commissioned an American Ambassador in Paris to purchase a machine to make it. Since its introduction to the US, the mac-cheese duo has travelled far…
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Are you tired of the same, old afterschool snacks? These moringa mushroom riceballs will make your kids sing and skip down the halls. Want to put a twist on the same old bowl of rice? These moringa mushroom riceballs are infused with…
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Those little granola bars and other store-bought trail mixes are just so convenient! However, many are hiding preservatives and other even less-than-ideal ingredients, like sugar (or worse, high fructose corn syrup!). Try these make-at-home raw moringa snack bites that can be infinitely customized and you’ll never…
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Bananas – those sunny, yellow fruits used in everything from smoothies to baking to just fantastic for an on-the-go snack. We all know bananas are great for getting your daily potassium, but what to do with those bananas that get…
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As we welcome the new school year and coming fall season, we also welcome all things pumpkin and all things spice. When the weather finally begins to cool down there’s nothing quite like cinnamon and apples to make you feel comfy…
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