Warm Lentil and Roasted Tomato Salad

Warm Lentil and Roasted Tomato Salad

By sophie | February 15, 2012

I have just made the most delicious warm lentil and roasted tomato salad imaginable. I’ve literally just finished eating it, and wanted to share it with you right away. I get a bit tired of regular lettuce salads, particularly in the winter when at lunchtime, I want something a little more hearty – so this […]

Vegan Chocolate Mousse

Vegan Chocolate Mousse

By sophie | February 6, 2012

I love this vegan chocolate mouse because it is the perfect vegan dessert. I’ve been on the look-out for a healthy vegan chocolate dessert that will be tantalizing enough for a Valentine Treat. Here it is. Our wonderful Dream Team Expert, raw food chef – Rachel Carr, has come up with a winner. Enjoy! This is a […]

Gluten-Free Flax Bread

Gluten-Free Flax Bread

By sophie | January 30, 2012

As you may have noticed, I’m on a bit of a gluten-free baking kick right now and the crowning glory of my recent efforts is this loaf of bread. I have baked dozens of them in an attempt to get it absolutely right, and I think I’ve just about nailed it. This Gluten-Free Flax Bread […]

Roasted Beet Orange Hazelnut salad

Roasted Beet Orange Hazelnut salad

By sophie | January 24, 2012

I have bunches of beets so I decided to make this roasted beet orange hazelnut salad! I can’t seem to stop buying them, and they always come in my farm box. I wanted to have a go at making the ultimate Seasonal Salad – one that is hearty, and that combines different tastes and textures. […]

Meyer Lemon Gluten Free Cake

Meyer Lemon Gluten Free Cake

By sophie | January 13, 2012

My latest gluten-free creation was a Meyer Lemon Gluten Free Cake and even though I’m saying it myself, it’s pretty spectacular! For some bizarre reason, I’m on a gluten-free baking roll right now. I just love experimenting with different flours to see if I can create a delicious sponge without using white flour. I wanted […]

Best Gluten-Free Muffins

Best Gluten-Free Muffins

By sophie | January 10, 2012

I have a number of friends who have been told to avoid gluten, so I’ve been experimenting like crazy with all kinds of recipes for the perfect muffin. Too often gluten-free breads and muffins can either be hard and dry, or have a slightly “beany” taste, which I really dislike. I’m not wild about many […]

Hearty Warm Quinoa Salad

Hearty Warm Quinoa Salad

By sophie | January 2, 2012

Ooooh – you’re in for such a treat with this superb winter hearty warm quinoa salad. Last week I was lucky enough to eat at Fig restaurant, which is located at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica. I was very excited as I’d heard chef, Ray Garcia, doesn’t just pay lip service to “Sustainable” […]

New Year

Healthy New Year’s Alternatives

By sophie | January 2, 2012

This is the week when millions of Americans resolve to get healthy – diets are started, fitness regimes are planned, and everyone takes a deep breath in the hope that they’ll be able to stick to their new regime. Sadly – most don’t, because denying ourselves the things we love never works long-term. I found that […]

Pink Beet Pancakes

Pink Beet Pancakes

By sophie | December 29, 2011

I customized this recipe for pink beet pancakes a little, as I wanted to use a little less sugar, but the result is still sweet enough because of the roasted beets always slightly caramelize. While my in-laws were visiting for the Holidays, I wanted to pull something really impressive out of the bag for breakfast, […]

Holiday Stuffed Butternut Squash

By sophie | December 23, 2011

I’ve been cooking up all kinds of Seasonal veggie entrees for my family for the past two weeks, and their favorite is this stuffed butternut squash, which I think makes a perfect vegan Holiday Meal. If you’re not veggie and having turkey, it also makes for a lovely post-turkey (when you’re sick of the sight […]