by messienessie_62pahm | Apr 20, 2012 | Apps, Healthful Eats, Live, Salads, Seasonal Recipes, Site Demo
In the world of cocoa, the discovery process is never-ending. The story of the origins of this “Food of the Gods” (translated from its Latin, Theobroma Cacao) as well as its uses by ancient South American cultures is truly amazing. As are the many varied...
by messienessie_62pahm | Mar 14, 2012 | Healthful Eats, Live, Salads
When Virtual Potluck was approached to work with True Lemon, I was hesitant. As a native Californian (only transplanted in the Pacific Northwest) citrus is like home to me. The idea of NOT grabbing a fresh lemon or lime for a recipe seemed, frankly, a little nuts to...
by messienessie_62pahm | Feb 25, 2012 | Gluten-Free, Healthful Eats, Live
The REAL Chia plant (not its imposterSalvia carduacea) I love a good lemon poppy seed cake. Not all the time and not all lemon poppy seed cakes, but when I find a good one– I’ll certainly dig in. So when I was trying to think up a recipe for Bob’s...
by messienessie_62pahm | Jan 26, 2012 | Healthful Eats, Live
It’s no secret, we love Italian food around my house — specifically, a great homemade pizza. I have perfected the art of pizza making in The GrooVy Foody household, trying out tons of dough recipes until I came across one that is, our idea, of perfection....
by messienessie_62pahm | Jan 17, 2012 | Chocolate and Cocoa, Healthful Eats, Live, Luscious Desserts
Now, you’re probably thinking, “OK, GF, now that’s a mighty big claim you’re making — BEST. . .EVER? and did you say, with QUINOA!??!” Yes, I did and BTW, did I tell you it’s flourless and gluten-free? No, I will not back down...
by messienessie_62pahm | Jan 13, 2012 | Comfort Food, Healthful Eats, Live, Luscious Desserts
I have an affinity for the layered, exotic flavors intrinsic in Indian food — heady mixes of Garam Masala or curry, the darkly- scented lushness of cardamom, coriander and caraway and the vibrant colors of turmeric, saffron and red chilis — these warm me,...
