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Book Review: Sugar Knockout

Cherie Calbom, aka “The Juice Lady,” holds a Master of Science degree in whole foods nutrition, and is the author of 32 books. Her latest, Sugar Knockout, came to me at the perfect time. Everyone seems...

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Spooky Snacks for a Healthy Halloween

It’s Halloween tomorrow, and for me this year, that just means pumpkin-everything, candy and Halloween movies. Three years ago, Halloween was cancelled in Queens, New York, (where we lived at the...

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What I Ate Wednesday: Honolulu

Happy WIAW! Here’s what my Monday looked like this week. I had to take my breakfast to go – a homemade smoothie made with coconut water, POG (passion orange guava juice; just a splash, for sweetness),...

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What I Ate Wednesday: Skin Detox Diet

  Today is a special edition of WIAW: Day 1 of my Skin Detox Diet. I am working on a review of a cookbook titled, 28 Days to Younger Skin. Look for the full review soon… I will not be participating in...

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Brunch & Botanical Garden, Brooklyn

Sorry if you’re seeing this twice – the scheduler on my WordPress has been acting up so some posts have been sent out / put up early by mistake. So here’s today’s post! Wow, it’s been awhile since the...

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What I Ate Wednesday: Honolulu

I began last Friday morning with an early, heated vinyasa class at Core Power Yoga. I say it al the time, but I don’t really like the studio; I only go there when I can’t find a class that fits my...

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What I Ate Wednesday: Honolulu

Happy Hump Day! Breakfast: coffee with iced chai I picked up at the health food store. I didn’t really like it because it’s SO gingery, so I mixed it with my coffee to tone it down. But it was still...

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Brunch at Wise Acre, Minneapolis

I read about Wise Acre Eatery in my constant food-related media perusal. It sounded great, and I love brunch, so I was determined to go when I was in Minneapolis back in June. Luckily, they serve...

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What I Ate Wednesday: Astoria

Here are some WIAW pictures from this summer that I forgot to post! Breakfast: leftover donuts from Smorgasburg… not nutritious, but definitely tasty. I had to take my car in to be fixed, and since it...

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Lunch at The Golden Pear, Southampton

This August Maggie and I took the ferry from Connecticut to The Hamptons to visit my friend Danielle. We began one day with a really nice leisurely run in a slight drizzle, past the National Golf...

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What I Ate Wednesday: Honolulu

I started my day yesterday with a big iced coffee with stevia and almond milk. Lately I’ve been so tired, but I don’t know why; maybe it has to do with being on a new schedule, or perhaps it’s just my...

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Russ & Daughters Cafe, New York

Before I left NYC, I was desperate to try the new Russ & Daughters Cafe on the Lower East Side. It’s a café by the people behind the Russ & Daughter’s Jewish Deli, a New York Institution. So,...

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The “What I Ate Wednesday” That Never Was [Part III]

Breakfast: overnight oats are just so delicious if you keep them interesting with lots of different add-ins. Here I used almond milk, a banana, unsweetened coconut flakes and dried (sweetened)...

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The “What I Ate Wednesday” That Never Was [Part II]

This is my second post of pictures from days I half-documented for What I Ate Wednesday (here’s the first). The pictures are still good so I wanted to share; so, here’s a look at a full days’ eats, but...

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What I Ate Wednesday: Astoria & New York

Welcome to yet another WIAW hosted by the awesome blog Peas and Crayons! Breakfast: here is my smoothie in the blender pre-blending. I thought the vibrant orange and green looked pretty cool, so I...

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Ice Cream at Lick, Austin

Zan’s cousin (who has a wonderful blog, by the way) recommended that Kiyo and I visit Lick, a unique ice cream shop, during our visit to Austin, Texas last year. I’m so glad we followed her advice, as...

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Dinner at Vesta, Astoria

I’d heard from various friends, colleagues, books and blogs that Vesta is arguably THE best restaurant in Astoria. It’s a bit out-of-the-way, and there are so many great places to eat in Astoria, so...

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Book Review: Eat Ink

Eat Ink is a new cookbook / story book by Birk O’Halloran and Daniel Luke Holton. It “explores the innate fervor many chefs have for both food and tattoos,” featuring images of and stories from...

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What I Ate Wednesday: Astoria & New York

Breakfast: smoothie! This one included mixed organic frozen berries, fresh parsley, fresh celery, unsweetened cranberry juice (not from concentrate), water, a mix of vegan protein and fiber powder,...

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The County General, Toronto

As I said in my 2013 recap post, I don’t make New Year’s resolutions. However, about a week into this new year I did end up making one: stop spending so much money! I know that sounds detrimental to...

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