I love this cookbook. Seriously, it holds a special place in my heart, right next to my Cuisinart food processor and boxed wine. I had absolutely no flipping idea how to cook (anything, animal … more
Just like how bananas are often thought of as a happy fruit (they're smiley-shaped, afterall!), edamame are like happy, smiley soybeans! It's hard to believe that there was ever a time where I didn't … more
Raw diet nutritionist to the stars Natalia Rose's guide to the raw food world was easy to read and actually inviting for all levels of wannabe healthy eaters. While it seems that most raw or vegan books … more
After reading an article about how steel cut is better than regular rolled oats, I decided that I would give it a shot after I ran out of my usual Quaker Oats. I had never really investigated all … more
If you need a new idea on how to cook swiss chard, 101cookbooks is your site. If you want a gluten-free dessert, 101cookbooks is your site. If you need some inspiration for new vegetarian/vegan entrees, … more
Gotcha! It's not about M & M chocolate, but Markisa & Mojito :-) Markisa (ie. Passionfruit) is one of my fruits passion. Other than Durian, Mango, Soursop, etc... … more
Granted I've never been a fan of nuts, sunflower seeds and the like, since I'm not a fan of hard foods, I felt compelled to purchase these raw sunflower seeds at Trader Joe's when I was going through … more
I've loved strawberry as long as I could remember. Strawberry as a fruit, strawberry with whipped cream, strawberry cake, strawberry icecream, strawberry yogurt, strawberry daiquiri, strawberry milkshake, … more
Let me just start by apologizing to all devout-Trader Joe's shoppers. I know, I've been there. In fact, I started shopping there more than 20 years. Very friendly employees, … more
My interest in the Himalayan food came from a strange inspiration; snow leopards. I have a passion for snow leopards ever since I saw the mountain episode of Planet Earth. They live in the Himalayan … more
Edit on September 17, 2009: A couple of weeks after publishing review, I noticed that both of my local TJ's were out of this mango sorbet. Then today, my buddy @dtruong sent me a disheartening message, … more
I hate tofurky. I hate the idea of a tofurky. And I get offended when people expect me to eat tofurky. It’s a bland, chewy, tasteless roll of fake meat, containing mushy … more
I had low expectations for Trader Joe's Vegan Pad Thai. I thought that the flavors would be off and the noodles would be soggy or something. I'm not a huge fan of frozen mirowaveable entress, … more
Seriously though, it's like my little oasis. A truly happy place. My kid gets a balloon... I get amazing selection of what is basically a curated grocery experience, crazily low prices (without … more
As the headline states, yes, there's a reason why my friends call me a Trader Ho. It's because, well, I am. I'm a ho for Trader Joe's, and I'm not afraid to admit it (I'm also a Cost-Ho, but … more
I’m not going to lie, I’m a sucker for leadership positions. Which is why when I found out that Lunch was allowing their members to start and moderate their own communities, I was pretty excited. … more
Turkey has to be the only place on the whole wide world that has olive for breakfast! Olive for breakfast, olive for lunch, olive oil for cooking, olive oil for frying, olive oil for the hair & skin … more
This broccoli recipe literally changed my life. For years and YEARS my mother would stick broccoli in the streamer, turn the dial, and an hour later, the much forgotten broccoli, faded to grey, would … more
I love Trader Joe's more than I should. Having a house party? I'm headed to Trader Joe's. It's the only place to get the best cheeses, cheap but fun and amazing wines, great and inexpensive fruits, healthy … more
If you're interested in general healthy living and want to learn not only what to eat but the nutritional breakdown of how it affects your body, Get It Ripe is an accessible introduction to a healthier … more
Mine is by no means a vegan household, but how could I resist a book with this title? By the time I had found the authors' explanation, I was in love with the book: "...a big vegan cookbook needed a big … more
I've gone through several crock pots - each one lasting about three or four meals before I got frustrated and gave them away. The food was either burnt or mushy. I decided it must be me and decided to … more
I was recently browsing the milk aisle at my local health food grocery store when I saw this product and had to give it a try. I love milk with my coffee and cereal, but would like to cut back on … more
Many girls have a thing for handbags. I have a herd of handbags, ranging in size from petite to monstrous, depending on the occasion and my mood. Those may have been the occasion and mood I bought the … more
While nothing can substitute a balanced and nutritious diet for mom and her baby in the womb, a prenatal multivitamin can give a much needed energy and vitamin boost for the toughest role on the planet … more