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Garlic and Honey Immune Booster

About one month after the official change in seasons, Spring is finally in the air.  All of the signs are present: the days are...

Carrot Zinger- Fresh Carrot, Ginger and Lime Juice

Some of my longtime readers might be thinking that this juice looks a tad familiar.  Yep- it’s essentially the same carrot, ginger and lime...

Apricot and Almond Quinoa

When I’m on a cleanse, I rarely eat any grains.  That’s fine by me because usually I’m so focused on creating a flavorful main...

Creamy Coconut Spinach with Squid

If I didn’t live in Hawaii I’m pretty sure that I would have skipped right over this recipe.  I’m the first to admit that...

Broiled Grapefruit with Ginger and Brown Sugar

On occasion I feel like things get too complicated around here: recipes with too many steps, too many ingredients, etc.  So I’m bringing simple...

Very Cherry Lime Mojito

Now that I’ve officially fallen prey to the Valentine’s Day bug, I’ve been trying to create a new, pretty, and pink hued cocktail.  My...

A Trip to the Punahou Carnival and a Salsa Recipe for Mom

What football game?  The highlight of my weekend was the Punahou Carnival.  Each year Punahou (the President's alma mater) puts on the event to...

Toor Dal- Nepali Yellow Dal

When I think of comfort foods, rich and unhealthy items like macaroni and cheese or ice cream come to mind.  I’m hoping that I’ll...

Gluten-Free Mini Ricotta Doughnuts with Bittersweet Chocolate and Salted Caramel Dipping Sauces

Resistance is futile.  Even if you have the willpower to resist the doughnuts, the bittersweet chocolate and salted caramel will likely lure you in...

Pinattipannukakku – Finnish Gluten-Free Rolled Spinach Pancake

I suppose it’s confession time: even after making and eating this dish, I’m not quite sure what to make of it.  Is it a...