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Fun for the Young-uns!   One of the favorite treats my kids loved growing up were frozen push-pops. I didn’t think of doing this at the time, but I found a great popsicle mold at World Market this week, and thought I’d make something fun for the kidlets!  Yogurt and fruit–yum!   You’ll Need: Plain […]

And It Looks Fantastic, Too! My default salads always include cucumbers and tomatoes, and both are so wonderful right now that I’m taking advantage of their deliciousness.  Here’s a beautiful salad and even looks a little patriotic!  Take it on a picnic or to a potluck, and the reviews will be rave! You’ll Need: 1

Just Looking at this Parfait Will Make You Feel Patriotic! For a little fun this 4th of July, add this fun parfait to your breakfast or lunch menu!  It’s simple to put together, and here’s a recipe for a healthy, lower fat granola for the crunch! Applesauce Granola You’ll Need: 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

Raise Your Hand if You Know Why it’s Better to Eat Healthy! Recently our Echo Park store rang with the happy sounds of kids learning about making healthy choices.  Dana and Raymond led the children from a local school around the store, pointing out various ways we can choose to live healthier lives. They started

With a Nutty Surprise!  I kind of overloaded on kale for a while–kale in salads, kale in soups, kale in smoothies–and so I have been taking a little kale break.  But a couple of weeks ago I saw a roasted beet salad (which I adore) on a restaurant menu, so despite the kale, I took

Spicy Rub With a Kick! Despite the heavy fog that has been gracing the coast each morning this week, summer is upon us.  Graduations are happening all over the place, and it’s time to take things outside! We like to grill for an easy dinner, and it’s always fun to spice things up with a

Roasted Cabbage Comes Through! Today was one of those days…  Too much to do and too little time.  But I didn’t want to just snack for lunch.  (I always pay for that later–I just don’t feel good!)  So I took about five minutes to prep this lunch, and it roasted while I cleaned the kitchen.

Shop For A Cause 2015 At our Spring Earth Day Event, Lassen’s pledged to give a percentage of sales to the Santa Monica Mountains Fund, a fantastic support organization for the National Parks Service.  So on a recent morning Peter and I went to present the check to Art.  We talked about the exciting work

This Cabbage Packs a Punch! I’m always on the prowl for tasty side dishes, and it always makes me happy when they can double as main dishes, too.  Here’s a cabbage recipe with cashews that can do that trick!   And FYI, did you know that curry powder is actually a blend of several spices?

And It’s Been Twenty Years! GT Dave was only 16 years old, but that didn’t stop his parents from throwing his idea right back at him.  That was 20 years ago, when GT (short for George Thomas) suggested that he and his parents could go into the kombucha business.   The buildup to that conversation

Use the Bounty in a New Way! Zucchini is one one my favorites, and I’m always looking for new ways to include this terrific vegetable in our meals.  If often takes a back seat–as a side dish–but this recipe puts it front and center.  Light and delicious, you’ll love it for a simple, healthy, and

After-School, Post-Workout, Afternoon Blahs? This time of the year we are often running from one thing to the next, without much time for thoughtful eating.  Don’t give in to the siren song of candy bars and chips! What you need is a healthy little sumpin-sumpin!  Try this e-a-s-y and h-e-a-l-t-h-y fruit and veggie dip!  Great