When we got back from our gluttonous 4th of July trip we vowed to eat healthy. And since we made these vows while it was still technically the holiday weekend we figured why not start…tomorrow? HOW TO: Fresh Warm Cherries with Vanilla Ice Cream You will need:1.5 cups of fresh […]
Hearty, healthy, happy…one of my favorite summer salads! It’s like taking a trip to the Mediterranean in every single bite. p.s. it’s also vegan! HOW TO: Cilantro Lime Chickpea Salad You will need: One 15-oz can chickpeas (2 cups cooked), drained and rinsed 2 cups spinach 1/4 cup sweet onion, […]
Second sneak peek of LEAF! We teamed up with Kanon Vodka to present our favorite Midsummer tradition: the cocktail! In a world of mixology madness I decided to keep it simple and chic – a drink that translates from the pool party to the after party all summer long! You […]
A verrine is a confection, originally from France, made by layering ingredients in a small glass. I, sometimes intentionally but more often as a result of throwing together whatever I have in the fridge and calling it something fancy, make a variety of verrines. They make for great breakfast (granola […]
In honor of Cinco de drinko Mayo I give you the bommmmbest guac recipe on the block. We can all thank my cousin who is basically the 30-something Ina Garten for this one. Also, may I suggest these cucumber jalapeno margaritas? If you start infusing the tequila today it will […]
This weekend I hosted a small vegan dinner party and made lemon-garlic hummus to serve as an hors d’œuvre. It took me about 10 minutes and, per usual, was a big hit!HOW TO: Lemon-Garlic Hummus You will need:2 cups cooked chickpeas, liquid reserved and set aside (16 oz can equivalent)1-3 […]