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    Savory Granola

    March 2018
    Granola was originally created in the late 19th century at a health spa/sanitarium to function as a nutritious breakfast option.
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    Healthy New Year!

    January 2018
    A New Year can be a new start, often including healthier habits, such as choosing to add more plant-based recipes to your repertoire.
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    Seasonal Soiree Spread

    November 2017
    Fall is in full swing, and some of our favorite holidays are just around the corner. First up is Thanksgiving, when the focus is definitely on the food - no gifts required.
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    Spooky Spiced “Pumpkin Cheesecake”

    October 2017
    This is for all you pumpkin-everything fans out there who want to dip a toe in the plant-based-desserts-are-delicious waters. And when I refer to “pumpkin” I mean sweet potato...
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    Ceviche with Heart

    September 2017
    Ceviche (suh-vee-chay) is much more than just another excuse to eat tortilla chips with something zesty. It’s a refreshing and colorful mélange of fresh ingredients...
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    Tomatoes!

    August 2017
    August is that special month when end-of-summer vacations are taken, families are getting kids ready to go back to school, and more tomato sandwiches are made and enjoyed than at any other time of year.
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    Sunny Summer Salad

    July 2017
    The sun usually shines bright here in Southern California, but coastal fog occasionally rears its gloomy head. On days like this I like to lighten things up by combining colorful, seasonal fruits and vegetables into a sensational salad.
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