Inspiration from a Lifelong Vegetarian
– Writing and Photos

Plentiful Pumpkins

Plentiful Pumpkins

My first job as a teenager was baking unhealthy but oh-so-yummy muffins early in the morning at an L.A. shop. Decades later, I am still a fan of baking and sweets. Nowadays I experiment with healthier alternative sugars like coconut nectar syrup and coconut sugar, and...
Grateful and Healthy

Grateful and Healthy

It’s the time of year for spending chilly days with loved ones and focusing on gratitude. As Oprah Winfrey says, being grateful is by far the most powerful thing you can do to change your life. I keep a daily gratitude journal, noting even the small things like...
Supporting Refugee Causes

Supporting Refugee Causes

I had the pleasure of seeing Emmanuel Jal (pictured) speak and perform last weekend. This impressive man from Sudan tells powerful stories of growing up in a war zone and refugee camp, losing relatives, and suffering from starvation. He motivated the crowd to make a...
Some Sweet Valentine’s Day Ideas

Some Sweet Valentine’s Day Ideas

Valentine’s Day is coming, and people rack their brains about how to show appreciation to their “better halves” (or “media naranjas” in Spanish) and other loved ones. Flowers are an appreciated choice, but for us foodies, especially those...