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With summer solstice bringing in the long hot days of summer, I've been craving cooling meals that are nourishing and refreshing. I created this delicious raw soup that you can find over at One Medical Group's blog .  It's super easy and quick to make with dairy and nut-free options. To see the recipe go here . Enjoy!  

I can't take credit for this amazing idea so I have to give a shot out to  Ginger Bear Kitchen  for inspiring me to get into the kitchen and make a gluten free version of this recipe. Avocados are honestly one of my favorite foods. Rarely does a day go by without me having one in a meal or as a snack. This fruit--yes it's a fruit and not a vegetable-- is low in sugar and a good source of  potassium, folic acid, vitamin E and master antioxidant glutathione. I love these little green gems and am a fan of this clever baked avocado recipe. Who doesn't love a tasty dip-able snack? Which reminds me...be sure that the avocado is not overly ripe so the inside doesn't seem mushy. Let's get to the good stuff, shall we? My adaptions to this recipe include what I had on hand at the time. In my opinion, there are a number of ways to make these avocado fries utterly delicious. Here are a few of my thoughts on other options that you could do to achieve the same results. I repl...

Last week I experienced my first "black rain" storm here in Hong Kong. It rained for hours on end and felt like it was never going to let up. The whole thing was pretty wild and witnessing it from start to finish on the 30th floor made it feel up close and personal--especially the lightning and thunder! Needless to say, I was stuck indoors for most of the day and in a "what should I do with all of this carrot pulp?" moment, from my Morning Nutrient Dense Shake , I got a wild hair to make cake balls. YES. I've played with a few recipes that included carrot pulp and this is the only one so far that I found myself completely satisfied with and happy to share. It is totally delicious. Don't let the ingredients fool you. You will want to make a double batch to share with your friends because you just might eat the first batch on your own. ;)  All natural healthy sugars with fresh ingredients, this is a treat worth getting in the kitchen for. These are gluten a...