Biking to me is a form of meditation. Something about the continuous motion of pedaling brings a peace to my mind that only snowboarding usually brings me. Pedaling it out grounds me and gives me a chance to be in the moment without any other distrac... read more

Spring cleaning. It’s an act, but it’s also an emotional necessity—a need that grips you on the first sun-washed day when you look around and suddenly your little living space no longer seems cozy; it just seems closed in, cluttered, and dingy.... read more

We all know we need our veggies on the daily, but sometimes it's hard to throwback your leafy greens when a mouth-watering cheeseburger is staring you in the face. When I want a light lunch, and don't want to feel the wrath of a cheeseburger in my gu... read more

This time of year, I know no shame in positioning my lawn chair directly in the sun’s path and basking there throughout the warm afternoon. Especially after a long and gloomy winter, pure, clean sunlight feels like magic beams on your skin. Your wh... read more

It’s impossible to feel sad or sorry for yourself when your house smells like a sun-washed meadow. With this in mind, I’ll often simmer this easy citrus-and-herbs concoction on the stovetop to ward off funk of both the physical and mental sort (i... read more

You can't go to a restaurant these days without ginger being featured in at least one dish on the menu -- the potent vegetable is showing up everywhere from juice bars to burger joints. This ancient super food is one of the best things to come out of... read more

One of my stomach’s most recent obsessions is the hazelnut. It may not be as famous as the almond or walnut—it’s kind of a dark-horse nut, really—but man, a nicely toasted hazelnut lifts anything it touches up into the realms of extremely del... read more

With spring upon us and pastel easter eggs on my mind, I've been loving all the new my-little-pony hair craze that's been popping up through my pinterest feed - peachy pinks, sky blues, mint greens, and frosty lavenders.    via  freepeople.c... read more

You may not think much of the cheap green gourd you pick up in the veggie aisle as more than just a salad topper, or something to dip hummus in, but think again. Cucumbers contain very important vitamins and minerals, and are great for many things ot... read more

I've been obsessing over edible floral herbs for awhile now.  I love the unexpected flavor of lavender in tea and ice-cream, but when I came across this recipe for  white chocolate lavender mashed potatoes, I was genuinely delighted and excited to ... read more