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Sunrise illuminating the summit glacier on Mount Kilimanjaro, with ice formations in the foreground and a sea of clouds in the background.

Category: blog | cook | travel food

As I travel the US and the World, I will post any helpful healthy finds.

Assorted plant-based bowls and dishes at Life Alive Organic Café in Boston, Massachusetts

my favorite life alive bowl

Yesterday, I made my version of the Green Goddess Bowl, a dish we made at Life Alive in Boston. It’s Brown Rice topped with Steamed Kale, Broccoli & Tofu, Fresh Avocado and a Ginger Nama Shoyu Sauce. A nutritious, filling and satisfying lunch!


Downtown Lexington, Virginia with brick storefronts, American flags lining Main Street, and a church steeple in the distance.

road trip | Lexington | VA

I  recently went on a road trip, visiting towns throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. As I traveled, I was looking for cool small towns or cities with vibrant downtowns, great eats, a cool vibe and access to the outdoors. One such town was Lexington, Virginia. As it happens, I was there on a Wednesday – the day of their local Farmers Market. Lexington Farmers Market or FB @LexVAFM or IG @Lex_VA_FM) At first I was a little skeptical, due to the size (two rows of vendors) – but this skepticism passed quickly as I was surrounded by a huge variety of awesome food and products. (as a caveat, this was in February, and I am sure during the summer they have many more vendors) Some of my great finds…..

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