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Let’s talk through the story of my favorite lentil soup. Years ago, two of my neighbors hosted a soup party. It was an inspiring affair – big pots of simmering soups and stews, house full of chatty, friendly people. Part of what I liked was the simple premise. The hosts (David & Holly) made a number of soups, guests were asked to arrive with their drink of choice and one thing to share – salad, appetizer, or something sweet. The Best Soup: One of the vegetarian soups was a beautiful shade of yellow-orange. It was a light-bodied, curry-spiced coconut broth thickened with cooked red lentils and structured with yellow split peas. It appeared to be a beautiful take on lentil soup. When I asked Holly to tell me about it, she mentioned it was based on an Ayurvedic dal recipe in the Esalen Cookbook , a favorite of hers. She happened to have an extra copy of the Esalen book, and sent me home with my belly full, a new cookbook tucked under my arm, and a few suggestions related to the so

Dreaming of a Croatia vacation? Sibenik Croatia is a coastal town with charming streets and waterfall swimming at nearby Krka National Park. A few months ago Alex, me and our toddler Larson ventured out on a 3 week vacation to Europe. Most of the trip was on the Mediterranean coast, but we made a brief stop to the Adriatic coast in Sibenik Croatia. Why a Croatia vacation? Croatia is blowing up as a vacation destination for its charming Medieval cities and sparkling blue waters. And have you heard of the Croatia waterfalls? The more time we went in Sibenik, the more I grew to love this beautiful region. Should Sibenik, Croatia be on your travel bucket list? Absolutely .  Keep reading to learn why. Related:  8 Secrets: How to Take Better Pictures on Vacation  | Where is Sibenik Croatia? Croatia has become a hot spot for tourists lately. Sibenik is a lesser known Croatia destination, but it’s absolutely worth visiting (it’s pronounced Shib-en-ik ). We decided to visit Sibenik pa

Brunch for a group. Inexpensive dinner. Cook once, reheat through the week breakfast. Put a slice in a tortilla or between toast and you’re off. Frittatas are just the best. Especially for some who always have leftover bits and hate waste. *raises hand* Too much zucchini? Trying to set yourself up to start your day with protein? Frittata! I saved a few videos in my story highlights if a visual helps. I believe a frittata is one of those meals that can go so many directions, that once you understand how they work, you can make them out of all sorts of things. I am going to add some bullets here, because honestly, it’s just easier to shoot off opinions that way than try to craft sentences that go together. Once you have the basics down, you can make up your own creation. I would love you to chime in with your favorite combos or your tips below! If you’re one for a crust, I’m a big fan of this recipe.   Things I know about frittatas: I like the vegetables inside to be cooked. Th

Wayne and I share in the prep work for dinner most nights. Two or three times a week this involves chopping cauliflower into “tiny trees”. Wayne knows the drill, and does a good job cutting the florets into pieces not much larger than a table grape. We then turn the cauliflower into a hot skillet with a bit of salt, olive oil, and whatever spices and seasoning strike our fancy that night. Cauliflower is endlessly adaptable, and cooking it this way is quick and delicious. After just a few minutes in the pan the cauliflower starts to brown, and then takes on a deep, nutty flavor. I’ll share the version we made the other night – pan-fried cauliflower with garlic, chives, lemon, Parmesan, and flaky sea salt. This handful of ingredients is what hit the pan this time around, but I’ll also list off a few other variations that make frequent appearances in case chives and lemon aren’t your thing. Simple Cauliflower Variations Spicy: This is the easiest – olive oil, a bit of Piment d’Esplett

I’m hoping a good number of you will give this mushroom salad a go. I’m pretty sure you’ll love it! This is a solid example of my favorite kind of recipe – quick, flavor forward, and endlessly adaptable. Are you a fan of mushrooms? Then this recipe is  especially  for you. Here’s how it goes. You sauté thinly sliced mushrooms in a splash of olive oil and cook them until they’re super golden and beautiful. Then you toss them in a bowl with fresh herbs, peanuts, freshly chopped herbs, serrano chile, a good amount of lime juice, and soy sauce. Done.   What kind of mushrooms? This is a mixed mushroom salad (as pictured). I used cremini, king trumpet, and enoki mushrooms. That said, you can certainly make it with a single type of thinly sliced mushrooms. When you are preparing them just be sure to slice them consistent thickness – roughly 1/4-inch. These is a shot of the mushrooms pre-cooking (below). Followed by a photo of the color I like them to have when done cooking. Variations o

At long last I’m able to give you a bit of an update on my recent health struggles! If you’re catching up, read this post and this post (and the comments) first. Well, where did we leave off? To start, I’m so thankful to have found a great naturopath after not having an overly helpful experience earlier in the year. I’ve been struggling with my symptoms on and off for years now, so it’s been a huge relief to finally get some answers! Slowly but surely I’m starting to feel like a new person. My recent tests showed that my hormones are a hot mess…estrogen is too high, my morning cortisol is way too low (hello, feeling like a zombie even after a decent night’s sleep), and one of my thyroid hormones is also too low. My doctor had suspected many of these results based on my symptoms, but it was interesting to see them on paper! I’m definitely no expert on this stuff, but I learned that when one hormone is off, it can impact another…and on and on the cycle goes, often throwing your e

Jon founded the Martial Arts Chat Podcast 3 years ago and his fanbase is growing exponentially. He is currently reaching upwards of 70.000 subscribers and his growth is not showing any sign of slowing down. He recently had me on his show and it was a true pleasure talking with him about our Personal Development through Martial Arts Movement (https://ift.tt/2OexY4Z), so I thought it would be great to return the favour and have Jon as a guest on our show. I loved learning about his decision to start a podcast, his martial arts journey and his vision for the show and I think you will find this conversation to be quite interesting. Help me welcome Jon to the show and don’t forget to give us a 5 star rating! It always helps! Thanks for being a Rock star! Do you find it hard to get new clients, maintain your current ones and grow your business? Are you sick of not living to your full potential? Do you want to become a black belt in business success? Let me help! Get in touch with me ove

Post sponsored by Bob's Red Mill. See below for more details. Usually towards the end of summer, I feel like I'm falling out of love with cooking. I worry that the feeling will last. And yet, inevitably, with the return of the cooler comes the pull to be back in the kitchen. I'm called to bake scones and quick breads. Warming dinners replace the easy summer favorites. And home-cooked brunches become more frequent. This oven pancake feels a bit magical to me (which might also be why I end up making these more in the fall). It's so minimal on ingredients but, with the help of a hot oven, puffs beautifully. Add seasonal fruit to the top and it's a beautiful and delicious presentation One quick note. I typically push for a greater percentage of whole wheat flour (somewhere around 100%) but I've never been able to create the perfect puff with wheat-flour only. This is one of the handful of reasons I keep Bob's Red Mill all-purpose flour on hand. Of course, yo

THE SEASONAL REBOOT WITH SHIROKO SOKITCH, MD BEGINS OCTOBER 1st! This custom detoxifying cleanse program provides you with everything you need to get started, including 28 drink mix packets and 28 capsule packets. Participants will also have the support of our community as we embark on this seasonal tradition together. Fall is the time of year of the lungs – so this cleanse is especially important. Because the lungs regulate your immune system and deal with the emotion of grief. After a long summer of enjoying the outdoors, fall is when your bodies turn inwards. Ridding your body of toxins with a gentle cleanse can boost your immune system and keep you healthy through Fall and Winter. THE POSITIVE SIDE EFFECTS OF CLEANSING Improved digestion More energy Weight loss Clear mind Better sleep Better mood Get rid of toxins THE FORMULA This gentle, enjoyable cleanse is formulated to help reduce inflammation, boost immunity, increase circulation, balance blood sugar an

Sifu Harinder Singh is a 23rd generation Kung Fu Master, Speaker, Author, and High Performance Coach. Sifu (Chinese for Sensei) Singh teaches elite audiences and organisations “The Art of Winning” by entering the High Performance Zone. He has trained more than 150 Military and Law Enforcement agencies, and is the author of the upcoming new book “Mind Boxing – How to Win the War Within”, a proven training method for reaching peak performance in high stakes environments, and is trusted by business leaders, law enforcement, athletes and martial artists around the world. Let’s welcome him to the show! Listen to the episode here: For more information and to connect with Sifu Singh checkout his websites: www.mindboxing.com www.sifusingh.com www.jkdathletics.com www.themasterfulman.com And let me ask you… Do you find it hard to get new clients, maintain your current ones and grow your business? Are you sick of not living to your full potential? Do you want to become a black belt in

My next guest is a true business master. He worked at Goleman Sacks after successfully passing 39, 1-1 interviews and a 6 month internship. He eventually went on to grow a real estate company from $300million to $3.6 billion and he is the founder of the 5amclub . Today he is the CEO of Kingston Lane , a company that helps real estate agents find qualified leads at the push of a button. Please help me welcome Sharran to the show! And to get in touch with him, you can connect with him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/ or through his website here: http://www.sharran.com If you are a real estate agent go ahead and checkout the Kingston Lane website here: https://kingstonlane.com/ or if you have a friend who is in the real estate business, send them the link to make their job easier so that they focus on what they love doing. And let me ask you… Do you find it hard to get new clients, maintain your current ones and grow your business? Are you sick of no

Leftovers may sound like unwanted old food but moving leftovers from one meal to the next - slowly dwindling the stockpile - is a challenge and an art form in my kitchen. In fact, I don’t think I can imagine a day where I do not use some sort of leftover in a salad, smashed on toast, or beneath a fried egg. Leftovers keep me from wasting food and give me a mental and physical ‘break’ from cooking a whole new meal. Three tricks I’ve found to help the most in utilizing leftovers is to always make extra, portion out my leftovers into different containers (such as vegetables, grains, beans, or sauces), and have a well stocked pantry full of tools for repurposing old meals into new ones. COOKING EXTRA VEGETABLES Prepping vegetables in large batches does take a little more time, but it’s worth it when it answers the ‘what’s for lunch’ question. Roasting up a few pounds seasonal veg gets me through a week of meals. Tandoori cauliflower that went on the side of last nights curry can find a

Did you know many fields where kids play in the US are sprayed with harmful pesticides? The movement to get rid of toxic chemicals in playing fields and public parks is spreading across the country! This post was created in partnership with  Stonyfield . All opinions are our own.  Did you know many fields where kids play are sprayed with pesticides? As you know, Alex and I are passionate about avoiding chemicals in food. That’s part of why we started this website in the first place! This space is devoted mostly to recipes and cooking inspiration, but hear me out on this one.  Did you know many fields in the US where kids play are sprayed with pesticides, including sports fields, playgrounds, and parks? Yikes . We didn’t. After becoming parents to sweet Larson (our model for all of these photos!), we’re even more passionate about doing  everything we can to make sure he and all kids around us are safe and healthy. The other day I jumped on the phone with Stonyfield Organic’s foun