Saturdays for my family, means we go hang out on our boat in the marina paddle boarding, riding in the dingy, and soaking up some sun. Normally, we’ll come home in the early evening, grill a simple healthy dinner, and I’ll make dessert. Avoiding guilt, I prefer to make desserts that contain mostly fruit. This…
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It has only been 2 weeks thus far, but I’ve realized that I’m a total snack-a-holic and am finding it difficult to maintain a healthy snacking routine while at work. However, just the other day, I had an aha moment! I recalled doing a photo shoot, over the summer, for a friend, Karen Nation, who…
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Simple. Healthy. Delicious.
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So far this summer, quinoa-oatmeal with coconut milk and maple syrup has been my favorite breakfast. It’s creamy, filling, and healthy, plus the maple syrup adds just the right amount of sweetness, naturally. And I have a confession…I absolutely love the way that the quinoa kernels pops between my teeth. Don’t you? Surprisingly, it has…
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Yeah, yeah, I know, its not one of my best food shots and based on the photo, it does look like something that one would serve on Halloween. My attempt of being creative with a fork, resulted in a horror shot. But with that being said, this oozing brain is one of the best cauliflower dishes…
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My mother moved my sister and me with her from Fort Worth, Texas to Mar Vista, California. Being a newly single parent, my mother began working long hours to support us. During this time, an Indo-Fijian (Fijians whose ancestors came from India) woman named Madhu, would babysit us at her home. After school, we would go…
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I’m not sure how many of you follow Malibu Kitchen on a regular basis, or are just stopping by to take a look at the food photos, or to get the recipe, which excites me to no end, but I often wonder, “How well do you really want to get to know me?” For some reason, I’m feeling…
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Lately, I have been addicted to avocado toast. At least once a week, I stop by Le Pain Quotidien for lunch and have their toasted avocado tartine with a cup of gazpacho. While I already have a recipe for avocado toast, Le Pain Quotidien’s toasted avocado tartine is far better tasting than mine. I’m being…
Keep Readingquinoa + black bean burgers with tomatillo guacamole
It is summer and burgers are all the rage. Not everyone is a carnivore or prefers a meat patty. A majority of us prefer veggie burgers aka vegetarian burgers. And it’s not because I am from California that I love veggie burgers. I just do. Lately, much improvement has been made to the veggie patty….
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It’s early summer and basil is in season! Basil is abundant in the markets everywhere. Did you know that basil is actually a member of the mint family? it’s true! Here are a few pointers to go along with that fresh bunch of basil you just purchased, or will after reading this post. When shopping for…
Keep Readingcoconut chia seed pudding + raspberry puree
To feel energized and strong all day long it is important to eat a healthy and nutritious breakfast in the morning. Coconut chia seed pudding with raspberry puree is a great breakfast to have on-hand for days when you don’t have time to make a healthy meal. Not only is this coconut chia seed pudding…
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For the past couple of nights, I have been busily building my family tree on ancestry.com. Last night, I stayed up until 2 am. I’m hooked. Recently, I went to Texas to visit my father’s side of the family. While there I questioned my Aunts and Uncles about our Native American heritage. I wanted to…
Keep Readingblue velvet cupcakes [vegan]
I’m not vegan, but it does help to slowly incorporate some healthy vegan items into your diet – even if it does happen to be cupcakes! My love for red velvet cake cupcakes runs deep, but with red food coloring as a main ingredient, my favorite cupcake doesn’t score high on the “healthy” meter. That…
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When I entertain I like to make something a bit different that my friends wouldn’t normally make themselves at home. Lemony edamame dip is one of those appetizers that will surprise your guests and their . It is a light and refreshing appetizer best served during spring or summer. Living in Southern California, my lemon…
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