• Tropical Fruit Salad with Mint

    Tropical Fruit Salad with Mint

    I’ve been on a bit of a plantain kick lately. They are so wonderful! Grilled, roasted, fried… they’re like, the new Sweet Potato. No, just kidding. I still love my yams but plantains have been kickin it in my kitchen for the past month or so. Here’s a heavenly little fruit salad that includes my… Read more

  • Nutty Burgers

    Nutty Burgers

    These babies are a huge hit with vegetarians  and carnivores alike. I love making these into BLT burgers with some wild Boar bacon from my local butcher and some beautiful summer tomatoes! This week I made them for my friend Hayley. She’s been a vegetarian since birth! She’s also an incredibe athlete and she needs good… Read more

  • Ancho Mole Chicken Cups

    Ancho Mole Chicken Cups

    Happy 4th of July! I love this holiday. It carries so many good memories for me. Growing up, my family had a crazy HUGE 4th of July bash every year. From invitations to food to fireworks… it was amazing. We called it the ORTH of July (my maiden name) and it was held at our… Read more

  • Marinated Chicken and Artichoke Salad

    Marinated Chicken and Artichoke Salad

    Hey ya’ll! I’m just sitting here, eating this salad and getting stoked for my nightly yoga practice. Tonight’s class is with the lovely Jana. Go check out any of her classes here in Orange County. It’s rare that I come across AWESOME yoga teachers. Jana definitely qualifies as one. She has a very easy-going but confident… Read more

  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Tart

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Tart

    Like a Pizookie… but I made it. So it’s a Nikki-cookie. Nikookie. Get it? Ok yeah. It’s a lame name. How about a cookie tart. It’s a chocolate chip cookie tart and it only has a few ingredients. Super EASY! Chocolate Chip Cookie Tart 2 1/2 cups almond flour 3 tablespoons coconut oil 4 tablespoons… Read more

  • Supplementing for Recovery

    Supplementing for Recovery

    Last time, we talked about eating whole, natural foods to help the body recover after illness, exercise, or chronic inflammation. This week I’m going to introduce some supplements that you should think about incorporating into you daily routine. Chances are, you could use more of all the things I am about to mention. No, not… Read more