Nothing like fresh, ripe avocados being mashed & turned into a zesty, cooling, filling, healthy condiment and dip. "Table side guacamole" is a trend at Mexican restaurants everywhere. I find guacamole to be one of those recipes which you can't really mess up and has so many tasty versions. I never really make it the [...]

Happy new year! Who said the partying can't continue with your resolutions? Check out how I entertained with tofu caprese, chickpea salad in endive boats, spiralized sesame slaw salad, cheese and crackers, polenta cakes, and roasted truffle white sweet potatoes. I'm starting my 2016 off with reseting back to more planned and cleaner eating again. There is [...]

Continuing the drive up the coast of Maine, we stopped in Portland for one night. We were all in the mood for Asian food and decided on a vegetarian Thai restaurant called The Green Elephant. We checked with several locals including our hotel staff, shop keepers, and Uber drive and they all gave it a [...]