Posts by Lauren
Creamy, Dreamy Vegan Dressings
The heat is here already in Texas. That means salads brimming with fresh local produce show up on our table every day. While a vinaigrette dressing is always delicious, there are times something rich and creamy is in order. Here are two of my recent go-to recipes. Tahini Ranch Dressing When I saw the words…
Read MoreWhy I Study Gemmotherapy: Megan
Meet Megan — mom, wife and RN — and learn why she studies Gemmotherapy. Why did you choose to study Gemmotherapy? Because it WORKS!! My son, Calum, was born stuck in fight-or-flight mode, and for three years we desperately searched to find true healing for him. Gemmotherapy was our answer, and it has transformed our…
Read MoreWhat Gemmotherapy Can Do for Kidney Stones
If you have passed a kidney stone, you know two things. It’s incredibly painful. You’d rather not have that experience again. The problem is, if you created one kidney stone, it is highly likely there are more to follow — unless you correct the underlying problem. Let me begin by sharing that you don’t have…
Read MoreChard Packets
Honestly, I don’t know which came first. I LOVE this recipe. I adore the creator’s photography. I am amused by their name — KrautKopf (cabbage head). And I was pleasantly surprised to find this couple lives in Berlin. So, let’s talk about these adorable bundles of goodness I can’t wait to share with you. I…
Read MoreCare to Join Me in Europe?
Six short weeks from now, I will be packing my bags and heading for a teaching tour in Europe. Whether you can make it in person or must travel vicariously with me on Instagram, you are most welcome! All programs are open to the public with prior registration. Fancy a trip to Belgium? I’ll be…
Read MoreSalt-Crusted Potatoes with Cilantro Mojo
I am super fortunate to live with two open-minded eaters. They not only put up with my kitchen experiments, they fully participate with suggestions and ideas (sometimes a few more than I am prepared for!). So, when my husband holds up a gorgeous, salt-crusted potato on his fork and declares it perfect, I take him…
Read MoreChanging Our Stories
“Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.” ― Mary Oliver I’d venture to guess that like me, you have faced a relationship or two you came to see as beyond healing. Perhaps you tried everything, then reached a point where giving up seemed to be the only next step. Your experience may have…
Read MoreTurmeric Coconut Rice with Greens
Our CSA box arrived filled to the brim with greens again — no surprise this time of year! In search of a new meal, I stumbled on this yummy recipe in the New York Times Cooking archive. Rice can be real comfort food for me, and this recipe also presents a perfect opportunity to incorporate…
Read MoreCarmelized Onion Ramen
Vegan chef Meera Sodha wins again when the weekend rolls around and I want to try something new. This wonderful soup is full of flavor and the perfect opportunity to use up any spring braising greens. Here’s her recipe with my adaptations in parentheses. Ingredients 4 tbsp rapeseed oil, plus a little extra to coat…
Read MoreCoaching Stories: Suzanne Rogers
Five months ago, longtime client Suzanne Rogers was struggling with her job as a higher ed housing administrator and stuck on how to move forward. She decided to commit to a series of eight coaching sessions as a practical, action-oriented step toward getting unstuck and making changes. Since Suzanne and I had worked together for…
Read MoreSuper Seeded Crackers
Here is a recipe to beat all boxed versions — and it’s easier than you think. Play around with the seasonings. Your options are endless! Ingredients 1/4 cup brown or white rice flour 1/4 cup teff flour 1/2 cup almond flour 2 tbsp ground flax 2 tbsp hemp 2 tbsp sesame seeds 2 tbsp chia…
Read MoreWhat Gemmotherapy Can Do for Menstrual Symptoms
What you have come to believe is normal during monthly menses may not be natural or necessary. After years working with women to address symptoms like painful cramping, lower back pain, leg discomfort, heavy flow, clotting, spotting and short or long cycles, it turns out these can all be resolved. This prompted my post a…
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