This morning I smelled the smell of rain on fresh green leaves and I was transported… Transported to walks in the Wisconsin woods with my Grandma Sterling, transported to swinging on the tree swing outside her humble log cabin, and transported to the day my brother fell through those fresh green leaves, out of the tree house and broke his leg. (more...)...
This is one of my favorite recipes and a staple during my week. It is also a sure winner no matter who you are having over for dinner. Raw and non-raw alike love this dish. And if you have left over cream sauce, you might just find yourself looking for more ways to enjoy it. I've been known dip grapes in it the next day for breakfast. Yum! (more...)...
This is a surprisingly delicious salad that is super simple to make and full of nutritional value. (more...)...
This is a delicious and refreshing summertime drink. Dress it up or dress it down, in either case, it is a sure winner. (more...)...
Raw Pumpkin Seed Basil Pesto (more...)...
These are super simple to make and super delicious. Always a hit with everyone whether or not they eat raw. Have them for breakfast, dessert or for an afternoon snack. This recipe yields about 15-20 balls, but it can easily be doubled to make more. (more...)...
Today, my parents’ whole world changed. Today we installed high speed internet and a wireless router at my parents' home to compliment the iMac I gave them for their anniversary. (some sort of celebratory music is supposed to play at this point) (more...)...
I took a quantum leap today - literally and figuratively. I jumped out of a plane from 10,000 feet! This is something I said I would never do... until this year. This year, I set as an intention to do those things I have been afraid to do in the past, because I know in doing them, it will empower me to face any fear that may stand in my way. This week I have been reading a book called "you squared", which talks about the 'peculiar' strategy for making a quantum leap in your life - an...
This morning, I took a walk down a country road.... that’s sort of all they have up here in Castle Rock, WA. For 30 minutes I didn’t see another soul, except for the neighbor's black lab who joined me for my walk. The surrounding mountains were thick with pines and clouds – a kind of beauty I don’t see much in Southern California. And the smell... the smell reminded me of summers on my Grandma Sterling’s farm back in Wisconsin – fresh, clean, misty, and green. For the most...
This is my new favorite green smoothie. It's refreshing with a nice combination of sweet and tart. Enjoy! (more...)...
Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is more people who have come alive. ~ Howard Thurman
I want God to play in my blood stream, the way sunlight amuses itself on water. ~ Elizabeth Gilbert
Let the beauty we love, be what we do. ~ Rumi
My passion is to inspire people to live with Outrageous Joy and I believe that the health and well-being of our three homes - Heart, Hearth, and Earth - influences our ability to do so. Home - in all its forms - is sacred, and the condition of our Home impacts our soul. It is this idea of creating a healthy, vibrant Home, that connects the dots between Raw Foods, Sustainable Design, and Green Living.