Wild Salmon with Lentils and Arugula

I go through phases with fish. Sometimes we’ll eat fish for weeks—lots of fish tacos and stuffed fish fillets from Trader Joe’s. Then, as if it was overkill, I won’t have it for what feels like forever. White fish is the tofu of the sea. 

Beet and Leek Soup

I’ve stopped feeling perpetually hungry. That’s what I always felt throughout the week consuming only fruit, vegetables, and nuts/oil. I knew I’d dive back into the world of carbs and protein sometime Friday. It started with a mediocre turkey sandwich. Well, half of it. That’s 

Sweet Potato, Celery, and Apple Salad

So after four days of the detox, I feel awesome. I woke up yesterday morning with a ton of energy and without a headache. It was glorious. The same is true for this morning. I’m glad I’ve been giving this a go, but I’m not 

Steamed Broccoli and Squash with Tahini Sauce

You know what would have made this salad better? Actually having tahini. I ended up at three stores that didn’t have any before I gave up. I was hungry, tired, and grumpy and didn’t care enough. I wanted to give the food some time to 

Berry Pomegranate Smoothie

For whatever reason [okay so my burritos, burgers, and alcohol intake in SD might have inspired it…], I decided to tackle week one of the 2012 Whole Living Detox Plan. Sarah B at My New Roots wrote the first week, and tipped me off to the 

Balsamic Roasted Roots

This was my dinner tonight. A large sweet potato and two parsnips, chopped, tossed in olive oil, pomegranate balsamic, and sea salt. Roasted at 450° for 35 minutes. I shoveled it all in before going to yoga. By before, I mean like 30 minutes before.