Somehow I come home with six to seven plump heirlooms in greens, golds, and rich reds. The peaches and nectarines were perfectly sweet, and I knew this was the last of the summer tomatoes and stone fruits. I had half a loaf of rosemary olive sourdough. So I made a simple Italian classic— panzanella!
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Fresh summer rolls with almond butter tahini dressing are my plant-based spin on Vietnamese summer rolls. Light and healthy, they make an easy lunch or dinner when it’s too hot to cook.
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This sexy Italian salad wants to meet you… insalata di panzanella alla nettarina grigliata, or Grilled Nectarine Panzanella Salad. Try the Italian way of enjoying carbs by making bread into “salad” and enjoy it naked or dressed in vinaigrette, naturally.
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I’m creating a garden in my backyard. This is a dream come true for me. I took a day off to accomplish a list of things, but instead of recipe creating and taking photos, I’m drinking iced tea with lemon and mint, while instructing the gardener and crew around the yard, showing them where I’d like to plant the large pots of jasmine, bougainvillea and creeping fig.
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The first time I had “green garden gazpacho” was at Superba in Venice. Made of asparagus, peas, cucumber, yogurt, olive oil. How Chef Jason Neroni made this recipe exactly I could only guess by taste. The yogurt was spooned artfully into a wide bowl, a pillow on top of the verdant green purée, surrounded by a wreath of delicate edible flowers in white and yellow, a sprig of asparagus, with a voluptuous drizzle of olive oil dappled upon its velvety surface. The beauty of that soup captured me.
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As the holidays and the new year approach, self-care seems more important than ever. By setting intentions and goals for the coming year and practicing daily self-care, I feel inspired and at ease. It’s important to remember that self-care involves doing things that keep your body and mind healthy, regardless of whether you are dealing […]
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Somehow I come home with six to seven plump heirlooms in greens, golds, and rich reds. The peaches and nectarines were perfectly sweet, and I knew this was the last of the summer tomatoes and stone fruits. I had half a loaf of rosemary olive sourdough. So I made a simple Italian classic— panzanella!
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This easy one bowl recipe is my summer go-to for when it’s too hot to cook. All you need to do is make the noodles, stir in the tahini sauce, chop up veggies and herbs, et voila! You will love these noodles even more when chilled in the fridge. Make a big batch and stay as cool as a cucumber.
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This Meyer Lemon Tart is a sugar-free, vegan dessert that you can make and assemble in less time than it takes to watch an entire Bridgerton episode. It’s the perfect treat for those who are looking to reduce their sugar intake and go plant-based.
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If you love mushrooms and want to eat more plant-based meals, you’ll love how easily mushroom tacos satisfy your tastebuds. My recent Plantfull Life podcast guest Jeff Chilton is a mushroom expert and all around fun guy. (Yes, fungi.) During our podcast conversation, Jeff mentioned enjoying shiitake mushroom tacos as a great way to get more mushrooms into your life.
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Moon milk is an ancient Ayurvedic tradition of drinking warm milk with healing herbs and spices at bedtime. It’s made a comeback with health bloggers around the world. Gina Fontana’s book Moon Milk takes it to next level wellness.
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