• Turkey Meatloaf and Ancho Mole Sauce

    Turkey Meatloaf and Ancho Mole Sauce

    I absolutely love ethnic food. Latin American, Japanese, Ethiopian, Thai, Cameroonian, etc. These cuisines all have exotic and distinct flavors, ties to cultural and social norms, as well as vibrant history of healing and fueling their people. Oftentimes, when shopping or eating out, I find that ethnic food is also the most clean, unprocessed and health supportive. Unfortunately,… Read more

  • Raw Chocolate Halva

    Raw Chocolate Halva

    Here is a delicious RAW version of the Middle Eastern candy, Halva. Feel the freedom to toss in a multitude of different flavors, nuts, etc.  Unlike traditional halva, it’s not super sweet. That’s a bonus in the paleo world. Raw Honey Like coconut, raw honey is an anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal substance. It’s a good energy… Read more

  • Cashew Coconut Creamer

    Cashew Coconut Creamer

    As I finish up my culinary studies, I am well-aware that my learning and growing does not stop once I drive away from Santa Cruz. In fact, I have a lengthy list of books and topics to read and research once I have a bit more time on my hands! As of right now, the best… Read more

  • Cilantro Pistachio Pesto

    Cilantro Pistachio Pesto

    As this week of conscious Primal effort comes to a close, I have noticed that I am much more mindful of the food passing from my hand to my mouth. Eating clean, whole foods takes some thought, some self-control, and some preparation. Today, I had the pleasure to cook with some fellow Crossfitters. The meal… Read more

  • Papaya and Coconut Flakes

    Papaya and Coconut Flakes

    Here’s a hecka lazy post. But too yummy not to share… Papaya in the morning is my new favorite thing. It helps start my day with some good natural enzyme power! Papaya –  a wonderful source of carotenes, anti-oxidants present in orange colored fruits and vegetables. They also contain anti-inflammatory properties such as papain and chymopapai,… Read more

  • What I Ate Wednesday

    What I Ate Wednesday

    This day was a bit easy since there were absolutely no demands on my time or food preparation obstacles, but it was also nice to get a break from the constant shuffle of life. Here’s the daily breakdown: 8 am – woke up, had some green tea and prepared a raw chocolate tart crust for… Read more