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Why a Staycation is My Family’s New Vacation

by Holistic Kid May 16, 2012

I think we may have been late boarders to the train, but this summer, my hubby and I have decided the best vacation is to simply stay home. According to the wisdom of the internet, “staycations achieved popularity in the US during the financial …

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Sour Pickles

by Holistic Kid May 14, 2012

Hands down, fermentation is the most magical, mystical adventure of traditional foods. Whether you start off with homemade sauerkraut, or store-bought kombucha, the ride is full of bubbly, tart wonders that blossom by simply adding a few fresh ingredie…

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No Knead Sauerkraut

by Holistic Kid May 11, 2012

When I first began eating and making fermented foods, I felt powerful. Fermenting anything is like making magic in a jar. You get to become a modern day kitchen alchemist. We help to transform simple foods into so much more. Pirate Fact: Scurvy, a dise…

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Hibiscus Tea

by Holistic Kid May 11, 2012

Sipping a frosty iced tea is one of the simple joys of summer, and hibiscus elevates the experience to sublime refreshment. The dark blood red dried flowers are steeped in hot water yielding a seductively rich, brightly tart drink reminiscent of child…

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5 Surprising Reasons To Eat Your Veggies

by Holistic Kid May 9, 2012

I love vegetables. They are a wonderful component in a traditional, nutrient-dense diet. Many mainstream “health-conscious” folks swear on their holy China Studies that a plant-based diet is ideal for their health and the future of our eart…

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Margarita? MargaBucha!

by Holistic Kid May 4, 2012

Do you enjoy dragging your feet and fending off a headache the day following cocktails with friends? Do you revel in a full-body-film of regret and self loathing? Do you love hangovers? If your answer is yes, do not read any further! I don’t know…

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Reflections – April 2012

by Holistic Kid April 30, 2012

While April showers occasionally grace us with their presence in Southern California, April typically embodies the delightfully sunny reasons while I love living here. And true to it’s reputation, this month we experience a mini-summer – a …

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8 Books that Have Changed the Way I Eat

by Holistic Kid April 30, 2012

A scan down my bookshelf is like a journey through my nutritional philosophies and food adventures for the past 15 years, each book bringing a different layer of consciousness to the way I have chosen to eat. First up, the vegetarian days… The M…

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Lemon Coconut Fudge

by Holistic Kid April 27, 2012

I’m a personal chef in the big bustling city of Los Angeles. It’s exciting and fun. I put a great deal of love and care into my kitchen creations and my clients wants and needs are always present in my head and heart. Los Angeles is a city …

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The Problem with Protein Powders

by Holistic Kid April 24, 2012

It’s not just body builders, athletes, and health nuts consuming protein powders these days – vegetarians, pregnant women, immuno-compromised individuals and kids with picky palates are in on it too. Otherwise smart folks are scooping powde…

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