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There is nothing I enjoy more in a salad than roasted pumpkin. It adds heartiness sans meat, sweetness without going overboard, and a caramelized quality that makes me feel at home. Whether you are craving a heartier, more comforting salad for fall or dreaming of the crisp brightness of spring, this salad meets you exactly where you are at.
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We love fresh juices. Whether we are making our own or grabbing one to go at our local Whole Foods, it’s been proven that juicing can really help makes us feel our best. From fighting off a cold to looking for a mental boost to get through the day, we compiled our favorite juice combinations so you can try one every day this week.
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It's June! Which means BBQs, hot summer nights and lots of laughs with friends. And what pairs well with hot summer nights with friends? Nice, lovely, refreshing cocktails! That's why we pulled together ten of the top cocktails for summertime!
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I’ve got a good-as-it-is-easy “non-recipe” type recipe for you (whew – got that?!) on this hot and sizzling summer day: Peach Caprese Salad. This salad is next-level, people!
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A FIG-Ment of the Imagination - A dish to tantalize your tastebuds full of mascarpone, honey, fig and sugar, This food recipes from Cara at @cara_melized is perfect for any Halloween Party.
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Photography by Ashley Williams
I'm always trying to think of ways to dress up drinks, especially when you’re having summer parties! These summer fruit infused ice cubes are the perfect addition to any cocktail, mocktail, or just plain old water.
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Summer is here and with that comes backyard BBQs with family and friends! BBQ's are definitely one of my favorite summer activities and whether you are hosting or attending, it's always great to have a handful of side dishes to satisfy guests. That's why we've pulled together 10 of our favorite BBQ side dishes from one of our favorite sites and magazine: Real Simple.
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I love Easter! It’s such a colorful, happy holiday usually filled with brunch on the beach, family, and too many grapefruit mimosas! I tested these out a few weeks ago and Oh Ma Gah, they were so good!! Not too sweet, the perfect amount of carrot(ness) and were the ultimate Easter desert!
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The snack monster strikes again! It always happens right after I eat dinner. I'm at home, indulging in some trashy TV (a la T.G.I.T) and the sweet tooth gremlin starts knocking at my door. But with treats like these ones... maybe I don't mind so much....
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I have a sweet tooth. A mighty one at that. I usually can keep it in check, but it tends to rear it's ugly head at night, right after I've had my dinner.. or in the afternoon.. around 3pm... or first thing when I wake up.. okay, okay.. fine! It's an all-day thing. The battle is real, ya'll.
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Super Bowl Sunday is just around the corner and we've had our eyes out for a delicious snack that we can eat without feeling all the guilt. That's when we stumbled across Susan Voisin's Roasted Cauliflower Bites recipe on FatFreeVegan and man, oh man! We feel like we hit the snack food jackpot! We knew we wanted to feature it so that all of you can add it to your Super Bowl parties!
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The Holiday Season is in full effect and with that comes parties, dinners and events. It leaves us searching into our recipe catalogs for something tasty.. but healthy.. yet something that will still keep people coming back for seconds (because let's just admit it now, we want to be know as the person who brought the most amazing dish.. am i right?)
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A little more about Arsy; devoted mother, wife, author and successful businesswoman who created the life that she wanted. What a great reminder to us all to keep following your dreams!
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To keep you enticed about introducing Paleo into your life, I’ve created these gluten-free, pumpkin muffins that burst with Fall flavors. They are loaded with healthy fats, fiber and protein that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized.
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We've had our eye on this mini polenta pizza recipe for quite some time and we can't be more excited to share it with you. This AMAZING recipe comes from House in the Hills - a fantastic blog that we just can't seem to get enough of. This caramelized onion and rainbow chard version is to die for.. but we want to see your variations! Show us by using #estcalifornia on your social devices!
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Images via Gracias Madre
I was recently in West Hollywood and decided to check out Mexican Restaurant, Gracias Madre. I could literally eat Mexican food everyday, specifically here in Los Angeles, and am very intrigued with the idea of Mexican cuisine that does not incorporate meat. I didn’t really know what to expect.
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Image via Mountain Mama Cooks
It’s no secret that California likes their salads. We have vegan restaurants, microbiotic cafes or gluten-free pizza joints almost everywhere you turn. We see words like “free-range” or “organic” in front of all our favorite ingredients and we don’t even blink an eye. We are all about putting healthy ingredients into our bodies.
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Image via Amazing Paleo
I have always loved spicy food – but never really knew how much (or how committed I was to it) until I spent an extended period of time in Mexico. I stayed at Papaya Playa Project in Tulum, Mexico and Chef Umberto made the most amazing Habanero Salsa. I finally convinced him to tell me how he made it!
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Image via U Cake Decor Ideas
Maybe you had a bad day or you’ve been eating healthy all week and just can’t curb that sweet tooth that has been pestering the last couple hours. I’m a big advocate for finding alternative ways to still curb those cravings while not breaking your calorie bank account.
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