Saved by Chocolate Monkey Rooibos

by | November 28, 2011 | yum living

OK, in reality it was soy Chai latte, but chocolate monkey rooibos (ROY-bus) is a lot more fun to say. When I endeavored to overcome my morning caffeine/sugar addiction, it was simply because it felt like the right thing to do. But that simple change set off a...
I’m in love with my juicer

I’m in love with my juicer

by | November 19, 2011 | yum living

After too much sugary cake last night celebrating our youngest child’s third birthday, Kris Carr’s green juice was in order for dessert tonight. Ingredients: Whole cucumber (peeled if not organic) four celery stalks two pears (Kris Carr’s recipe...

Kris Carr, my heroine.

by | November 11, 2011 | yum living

Kris Carr is one of my new gurus. I carry her latest book with me wherever I go, soaking up her knowledge in any free moment. Her Crazy Sexy Diet is life-affirming, logical, a fun read, and makes you want to restart your engine. She doesn’t lecture, just gives...