• Golden Milk

    Golden Milk

    I’ve lived in Southern California for about 99% of my life and it still continues to intrigue and amaze me. This past week I spent an afternoon hanging out in Venice and while I’ve visited before, I’d never really looked though the area with the keen eye of exploration. I checked out a “real food” shop called Another… Read more

  • Flourless Walnut Raisin Cookies

    Flourless Walnut Raisin Cookies

    Attention! This is a world-class grain-free cookie. It’s chewy and moist with simple ingredients and NO refined sugars. You don’t even have to buy any crazy nut flours or starches. Yay for you! These are also great for a quick breakfast or post workout snack, or… you know… whenever. Flourless Walnut Raisin Cookies 1 c.… Read more

  • Turkey Club Sliders

    Turkey Club Sliders

    It’s too hot to cook in Orange County! Solution: use the grill and make mini sandwiches 🙂 Here’s a great spin on my Breakfast Sliders… Turkey Club Sliders 1 large Sweet Potato (make sure they’re “fatter”, not skinny) 1/2 lb. sliced turkey meat 1 avocado 6 slices of bacon, cooked and cut in half lettuce… Read more

  • Lemon Peach Thumbprint Cookies

    Lemon Peach Thumbprint Cookies

    Hey! Follow me on Twitter @cleanplatechef Also, you know what  you get when you combine THIS recipe with the recipe below? Thumbprint Cookies! also known as (and appropriately named by one of my private clients) JELLY COOKIES!   Pectin-Free Peach Jam 5 ripe peaches, peeled and diced small 1/4 c. coconut sugar 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 2… Read more

  • Banana Mocha Smoothie

    Banana Mocha Smoothie

      This smoothie is more like a milkshake than a smoothie. Which is great when you’re needing something sweet and indulgent without all the nasty ingredients of a typical milkshake. Sip it by the pool or on a indian summer evening. It’s so delicious!     Banana Mocha Smoothie 1 frozen banana 1/2 avocado 2… Read more

  • Chunky Monkey Cookies

    Chunky Monkey Cookies

    Our new pup is amazing. So obviously all blog posts need to begin with a picture of him. I mean, seriously… So, my neighbor has a huge banana tree in his front yard and it’s chock full of ripe bananas. I have no clue why they are not taking advantage of the free food on their… Read more