Coconut Butternut Squash Soup

With the holidays quickly approaching, I’m trying my best to eat healthy now so I feel less guilty gorging on pumpkin pie, gingerbread cookies and copious amounts of gravy over the next several weeks. The cruelest thing about starting any diet is that you immediately crave everything you’re not supposed to have simply because you … Continue Reading

Coconut Lavender Popsicles

Who says popsicles are for children? Yes, the sight of them may make us giggle and squeal in delight, but by no means are they just for kids. Try these elegant, grown up popsicles made with coconut milk, lavender, ginger and honey. Not only are they glamorously delicious, but they’re only 50 calories a pop. … Continue Reading

Pan Fried Brussel Sprouts with Kaffir Lime and Fried Shallots

Sometimes inspiration for food comes from thin air; an aroma wafts pass me while walking down the street and like a virus it latches onto my brain and I’ll stop at nothing to recreate it. But other times, inspiration comes from tasting something so perfectly executed that I’ll craft something similar as homage to a … Continue Reading

Shiitake Mushroom and Bok Choy Quiche

Food Advertising by Happy Easter! I actually don’t celebrate the holiday but I am a sucker for bunny rabbits and anything with eggs. Decided to make something healthy and light for lunch and voila a shiitake mushroom and baby bok choy quiche. It’s even (gasp) vegetarian! Light and savory and suitable for any meal of … Continue Reading