• food,  Health,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Spark your spirit with a boost of natural energy from Grace’s Goodness Organics broths

    Everyone can be well-nourished everywhere. In the power of plants to not only nourish our bodies but help us thrive. That wellness doesn’t need to be complicated.

    All you need is hot water and a mug to experience the delicious goodness and be nourished. Grace’s Goodness Organics is an innovative solution to the need for plant-based, on-the-go sipping broths. Perfect for when hunger pangs hit, you need a quick pick-me-up or a moment of grace in your life, whether at home, the office or traveling to wherever life may take you. Made with vegetables, herbs, MCTs and nutritional yeast, Grace’s Goodness Organics are an excellent source of vitamin A and a good source of vitamin C. These broths offer antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-viral properties and have no soy, no added sugars, nor high sodium.

    Grace’s Goodness Organics broths are made with vegetables, herbs, MCTs, and nutritional yeast and are a good source of Vitamin C and Vitamin A and offer wellness benefits like immune system support, gut health, and energy.

    All of the Grace’s Goodness Organics sipping broths are:

    • USDA Organic
    • NON GMO
    • Vegan
    • Gluten Free
    • Have No Added Sugar
    • Soy-Free
    • Earth Kosher

    GG Better Belly

    Soothe and settle with Better Belly Vegetable Sipping Broth. Ginger, Sumac and Parsley improve digestion, relieve nausea and calm the system with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Make it a daily ritual to support your gut health at home or on-the-go.

    GG Immune

    Fortify your defense system with the Immune Vegetable Sipping Broth. Reishi, Cumin and Turmeric add beta glucans, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties to tihs delicious blend of healthful vegetables. Sip daily or when feeling a bit under the weather for a restorative moment of grace.

    GG Vitality

    Spark your spirit with a boost of natural energy from Cayenne, Rosemary and Thyme. This Vitality Vegetable Sipping Broth stimulates circulation, supports brain health and activates metabolism – a perfectly nourishing start to the day or afternoon pick-me-up.

    A healthy gut is a happy body. Grace’s Goodness Organics broths support whole-body health through wellness herbs and dehydrated vegetables. These nutritious, instant vegan broths are a healthy and functional solution when you’re managing today’s often too-busy lifestyle, but not willing to sacrifice good health along the way. Give your body the gift of nutrition with Grace’s Goodness Organics broths.

    • Everyone can be well-nourished everywhere.
    • In the power of plants to not only nourish our bodies but help us thrive.
    • That wellness doesn’t need to be complicated.

    When you choose Grace’s Goodness Organics, you’ll share in the promise of the highest quality plant-based and certified organic products expertly crafted by founder, Grace Ventura. Grace has spent a lifetime of study and practice in the world of nutrition and holistic healing rooted in food.

  • food,  Health,  Los Angeles,  New York,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Making Keto Sushi And Keto Hand Rolls at Home with Primal Kitchen’s Help

    What can you eat at a sushi bar when you are on a Keto diet? Dive into all of the sashimi, which are slices of raw fish. If your local sushi joint offers rice-free rolls that contain cauliflower rice or other ingredients, dig in! Additional keto-friendly sushi choices include hand rolls without rice filled with spicy tuna or spicy salmon or other fish, and vegetables such as sliced avocado, cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots, or pickled turnips and radishes.

    Making keto sushi and keto hand rolls at home can be the best option because you can control the ingredients used. Experiment with sushi-grade tuna, other high-quality raw fish, or use pole-caught canned salmon or tuna to keep things super simple. Use keto-friendly condiments like Primal Kitchen’s Keto Certified mayos made with avocado oil or Primal Kitchen’s Keto Certified Buffalo Sauce if you want an extra spicy kick.

    Keto Spicy Salmon Hand Rolls

    Seas the day and grab a bite of this Keto Salmon Hand roll with Jalapeño Lime Vegan Mayo and SeaSnax! Spicy jalapeño hits rich, full-flavored salmon with a delicate crunch of savory SeaSnax. Kicking the Keto Month off with this easy and delicious recipe.

    What do you need:

    Instructions:

    • Preheat oven to 375ºF.
    • Place salmon onto a sheet pan sprayed with Avocado Oil. Bake for 25 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
    • Meanwhile, grate garlic cloves and chop green onions. If using store-bought cauliflower rice, scroll down to the next step.
    • Wash and dry the head of cauliflower. Remove the leaves and cut away the core of the stem. Break the cauliflower into florets, removing any extra-long pieces of stem.
    • Place cauliflower florets into a food processor, and pulse until florets resemble rice. Work in batches, as it can be challenging to pulse an entire head of cauliflower at once.
    • Heat a large frying pan to medium-high heat and add riced cauliflower, garlic, and 1/3 cup of Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette. Cook until tender, approximately 7–8 minutes.

    Keto Spicy Salmon Hand Rolls instructions, continued

    • Arrange all of your hand roll ingredients to assemble the hand rolls.
    • Place the cooked salmon in a bowl and flake the filets with a fork.
    • Place your cauliflower rice in a bowl and sprinkle with green onion. Have the mayo and the sesame seeds ready.

    How to Assemble Hand Rolls

    • Place the seaweed in the palm of your hand, shiny side down, and add a thin layer of cauliflower rice on the left third of the nori sheet. Place fillings—salmon, mayo, sesame seeds—vertically across the middle of the rice.
    • Fold the bottom left corner of nori over and begin folding into a cone shape. Keep rolling the nori sheet to form a cone.

    Let’s pair a drink with this yummy hand roll, how about a Japanese style Matcha Keto Latte? Primal Kitchen created a keto-friendly version of a matcha latte with collagen. This version uses just two ingredients and comes together in a flash—no dainty bamboo whisk needed.

    2 Ingredient Matcha Keto Latte with Collagen

    Ingredients

    Instructions

    • In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, warm the milk until it starts to bubble a bit on the sides. Stir milk and allow to simmer (you don’t need a roiling boil here, just a few small and gentle bubbles) for about 1 minute.
    • Pour warm milk into a blender. Add Matcha Collagen and mix on high speed until well combined and a little frothy (about 20 seconds).
    • Be careful to place the lid of the blender on tightly. You may also want to hold a kitchen towel on top of the top while you blend to avoid any hot liquid splashing out.
    • Pour into two mugs and serve.

    A Keto friendly Japanese brunch can be totally made at home with these simple and easy recipes. Are you ready to make your Keto diet to a next level? Bringing Primal Kitchen’s Keto friendly products back home, and you can find tons of Keto recipes on their website. Say goodbye to your old boring Keto recipe book, and welcome to a new Primal Kitchen Keto world.

     

  • Art,  Garden,  Home Decoration,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Artist Lulu Did Live House Portrait at Serena & Lily’s Store Soft Opening in One Paseo Del Mar

    Serena & Lily, opened their first San Diego location at One Paseo. Last Thursday was the soft opening day. Lulu was invited to do live house sketches for their guests. The sketches include interiors looks and houses’ looks. Lulu’s sketching station was set up at Serena & Lily’s patio, it was a beautiful table with roller chair – very coastal style with cozy and casual designs. Here are some live sketches that Lulu did at the event.

    The design shop showcases the California-based home decor brand’s signature coastal aesthetic, which blends classic influences with casual, fresh sophistication across home furnishings, bedding, décor and more.

    At Serena & Lily, they combine their love of breezy California style with the passion for great design. Serena & Lily’s look is casual and coastal, relaxed yet refined. Their designs blend classic influences with modern lines; eclectic inspiration with great American style. Serena & Lily loves spaces that feel put together, yet livable – well-traveled with a personal point of view. Serena & Lily believes home should be a welcome oasis – your favorite place to retreat, gather, and live well every day.

    Founded in 2003, Serena & Lily brings a fresh California spirit to the home. Known for its mix of original and curated designs, the brand inspires customers to cultivate their own personal style and express it with confidence.

    The Serena & Lily look is casual yet sophisticated, with a decidedly coastal sensibility. Categories include custom furniture, bedding, rugs, pillows, wallpaper, lighting, dining and outdoor. There are twelve design shops located in Atlanta GA, Boston MA, Chicago IL, Dallas TX, East Hampton NY, Newport Beach CA, Pacific Palisades CA, Palm Beach FL, Summit NJ, San Francisco CA, West Hollywood CA, and Westport CT. The company is headquartered in Sausalito, California. Please visit www.serenaandlily.com for more information and to explore the collection. The store is opening to public today on February 15th, by appointment only. To make an appointment, please visit here.

    If you want to know more about Lulu’s art, you can visit her website, www.lululiveart.com or follow her on Instagram @qululululu.

  • food,  Los Angeles,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Kiss French, Be True, Drink Blue at This Valentine’s Day

    Travel to Bordeaux, France in the comfort of your own home this Valentine’s Day 2021! French Blue Wine brings the pleasures of a bottle of crisp Bordeaux Rosé or Sauvignon Blanc to complement your special occasions. Experience the label’s intriguing offerings that pair wonderfully with charcuterie boards, romantic candlelit meals, or fun in the sun lunches. You get the picture. The selections are wonderful for just about any special day or eating venue.

    From vine to table, French Blue Wine puts an American twist on French Bordeaux. Surprise your loved one with a bottle (or two!) for New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, or any special time for a memorable celebration. It’s sure to become a regular wine favorite! The wine is brought to you by the C. Mondavi family, the first family of Napa Valley.

    French Blue Wine is all about enjoying friends and family with good wine and engaging conversations – or as the French say – living the joie de vivre (“joy of life”). These Appellation Bordeaux Contrôlée wines are crafted in world-renowned Entre-Deux-Mers. The blends are made in the largest wine region in Bordeaux (in-between Saint-Émilion and Graves) under the expert guidance of American winemaker Stephanie Rivin. The result is fresh,  crisp French Rosé and Sauvignon Blanc offerings that make every day the perfect day. You’ll be filled with joie de vivre indeed!

    Bordeaux Rosé

    Very attractive pale pink color with strawberry-tinged appearance. The predominantly Cabernets blend balances extremely well with the lovely aromatic freshness of the red berry fruits (strawberries and red currants); and good structure, with the finesse and fleshy character of the Merlot. Very well balanced and fresh, the wine culminates in a very aromatic and lingering finish. Excellent as an aperitif or with white meats and fish.

    A blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, this pale pink rosé has a bouquet of flowers and summer berries with flavors of strawberry and citrus.

    • Lovely, light, refreshing (70% Cabernet Franc 30% Merlot)

    • Already the #20 French Rosé nationwide!

    • Attractive pale pink color with strawberry-tinged appearance

    • Predominantly Cabernet Franc blend balances extremely well with the lovely aromatic freshness of the red berry fruits (strawberries and red currants)

    • Good structure with the finesse and fleshy character of the Merlot

    • Excellent as an aperitif or with white meats and fish

    • The beautiful floral bouquet is reminiscent of lilacs and summer berries while the palate bursts with bright citrus and luscious strawberry notes

    • Entre-Deux-Mer region of Bordeaux

    Sauvignon Blanc

    French Blue 2019 Sauvignon Blanc is like a warm breeze on a cool summer night. With its pale yellow color and bright citrusy aromas, you will want to stock up on this limited release. The wine hails from the Entire Deux Mer region of Bordeaux where hillside vineyards are met with abundant sunshine to bring the grapes to perfect ripeness. A complex palette first reveals classic Bordeaux flavours of cool gooseberry and herbal notes, followed by deeper tropical flavors of kiwi, peach and bright citrus. The long crisp finish will have your taste buds begging for one more sip.

    100% varietal with classic Bordeaux bouquet of gooseberry and herb and flavors of kiwi, peach, and bright citrus.  A clean finish invites another sip.

    • Cool, breezy, fun (100% Sauvignon Blanc)

    • Pale yellow color and bright citrus aromas

    • The wine hails from the Entre Deux Mer region of Bordeaux where hillside vineyards are met with abundant sunshine to bring the grapes to perfect ripeness

    • A complex palate first reveals classic Bordeaux flavors of cool gooseberry and herbal  notes, followed by deeper tropical flavors of kiwi, peach, and bright citrus

    • This wine is a perfect pairing with almost any meal as sauvignon blanc is very versatile

    The label is the best-selling Rosé in Whole Foods for the past two years. Find the brand at Whole Foods, World Market, Target, and Kroger. For more information, visit https://www.frenchbluewine.com. The suggested retail price for both blends is $14.99 750ml/$54.99 3L per bottle.

    To thoroughly enjoy a bottle, remember to Kiss French, Be True, Drink Blue.

    About French Blue Wine:

    Winemaker Stephanie Rivin is set out to do something new: put an American twist on French Rosé and Sauvignon Blanc. This intriguing blend has the fresh-cut flavor of watermelon, strawberry, and cherry. It’s dry and drinkable, with a crisp, refreshing finish. French Blue Rosé is ideal for a drawn-out lunch, a gathering of friends, or reading by the water on a hot day. It gives you the feeling of the best kind of Sunday afternoon: relaxed, bright, and cheerful. The brand also offers a fun in the sun Sauvignon Blanc blend, as well. A collaboration between Stephanie Rivin and C. Mondavi & Family is bringing the label to wine enthusiasts nationwide. Follow them on Instagram @french_blue_wine.

     

  • food,  Health,  New York,  San Diego,  WorldWide

    Mary’s Gone Crackers – The Organic, Gluten Free Goodness You Need for A Post Workout Snack

    As gym is still not quite fully opened yet, home exercise is what we choose to keep active at winter season. I love doing yoga or light HIIT at home, it’s easy and relaxing. But should we eat after exercises? The answer is YES, it is very important to refill your energy after workout. Losing weight is not just simply eating nothing, it matters that what you choose to eat, and how to bring yourself a healthier diet. If you really need to count calories, please spend the calories on these organic & gluten free snacks. Luckily, they are very delicious. Let me introduce my post workout snacks – Mary’s Gone Crackers!

    If you love classic flavors, you will like Mary’s REAL Thin Sea Salt Crackers. Mary’s REAL Thin Sea Salt Crackers may be the tastiest rectangle in the gluten free universe. While the shape is different from the round, seedy crackers, the taste is oh so familiar to wheat lovers. Using only real, whole food ingredients, skillfully baked, Mary’s proves you don’t need wheat to make toasty tasting crackers!

    If you are a Italian food lover, you have to choose Mary’s REAL Thin Tomato Basil Crackers. The classic flavors of a fresh Italian garden come to life with an irresistible crunch and the perfect amount of chia seeds for stamina and strength. Mary’s medley of tangy, sweet, and savory comes together to offer something new and delicious with every bite.

    If you are looking for something with more smoke than spice? Mary’s REAL Thin Chipotle Crackers is it. Toasted to perfection with whole, organic, plant-based, and gluten-free ingredients, each bite packs a delicious, nutritious punch of smoked jalapeno chili and chia seeds to warm your appetite and your day.

    If you love the wonderful smell of rosemary, Mary’s REAL Thin Garlic Rosemary Crackers is the one for you! For a preview of this cracker, crush a few needles of rosemary and breathe in. The mouth-watering aroma of garden rosemary is ushered into the World of Crunch by Mary’s REAL Thin Garlic Rosemary Crackers. For extra wow, they are baked in a lively hit of garlic for a flavorful, surprisingly wheat-free snack!

    If you love to eat crackers with cheese, you should consider Mary’s REAL Thin Olive Oil + Black Pepper Crackers. Subtle doesn’t mean boring. Mary’s REAL Thin Olive Oil + Black Pepper Crackers mixed in the perfect amount of organic virgin olive oil and black pepper into these crunchy, non-GMO crackers to create the next star of any cheese plate, picnic, or snack platter. (You’ll be forgiven for eating them straight out of the box, too.)

    Dig into deliciousness! Pair some Mary’s Gone Crackers Real Thins with your next cheese board! Savory, satisfying, and healthy, with just the right amount of crunch!

    Thanks to whole, organic ingredients, your family will never suspect that these savory, toasted crackers are also good for them. This tasty, crunchy cracker delivers happy snacking to your day. Other than Mary’s Gone Crackers Real Thins, with four key, whole ingredients – brown rice, quinoa, flax and sesame seeds – Mary’s Original crackers provide the perfect pairing of toasty flavor and crunchy goodness. They are always gluten-free and organic.

    Want something more, you may want to check out Mary’s Super Seed crackers. They are seed-crafted with a hearty combination of pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, poppy seeds and more – each serving of Super Seed crackers offers 5 grams of plant-based protein to fuel your lifestyle. Always gluten free and organic. Elevate your snacking with our Super Seed Rosemary Crackers—delicious and filling on their own, or paired with your favorite spread!

    To nourish the whole person in body and mind, to spread the love of food and fun through organic whole foods while making the world a better place. The Mary’s Gone Crackers® seed was planted the day Mary discovered the power to create amazingly good snacks using only whole, plant-based ingredients. The popularity of her tasty crackers quickly spread far beyond her kitchen, inspiring her to walk away from a successful career to follow her passion.

    Today, the brand continues to build on Mary’s original creations with new and exciting flavors baked with ingredients you can actually see—making each cracker a unique window into the love of seed-craft. Eat them right out of the box or get creative with your favorite toppings to build your own taste bud adventure!