rawsome nut dip

rawsome nut dip

I like dips. And really what’s not to like? They are often full of flavor (think onion, clam or that completely addictive jalapeño artichoke dip from Costco). They are usually scooped up with something fun and crunchy (think crackers, chips or crispy veggies)....
kung pao popcorn

kung pao popcorn

It started in art school where there wasn’t on-campus living, social activities or even a cafeteria. I lived alone in a small studio apartment on the edge of downtown Portland where the winter evenings were bone chillingly cold and shiny black with rain. This is...
chai pumpkin smoothie

chai pumpkin smoothie

Smoothies are just milkshakes with a better reputation. Or at least they can be. Sure, they carry this yoga-pant-wearing, Whole-Food-shopping, healthier-than-thou connotation but often include sugar-laden yogurt (regular or frozen), lots of fruit (more sugar) and some...
No Bean Spiced Carrot Hummus

No Bean Spiced Carrot Hummus

I’m alway a proponent of trying to find more ways to work vegetables into my diet and trying to keep foods  as whole and clean as possible. Crackers are one of my favorite things – crispy, crunchy and a perfect carrier for other yummy things. They also tend to...
chickpea, quinoa and roasted yam salad

chickpea, quinoa and roasted yam salad

Keeping it healthy, for me, is all in the preparedness. If I’m ravished and the first thing I see is a box of crackers, that’s what gets inhaled. So most Sundays I try to carve out a little time to fill the fridge with healthy go-to’s and hopefully...