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Better Than Nutella

This spread is absolutely heavenly. It’s super quick to put together and full of anti-oxidants thanks to the raw cacao nibs, minerals thanks to the nuts and healthy fat from coconut oil. That’s why I think it’s better than Nutella, which is 54% sugar and contains palm oil. I love it with apple slices or thinly spread on toast with fresh strawberries sliced on top. Yum! Ingredients: 1/3 cup EACH Hazelnuts, Pecans, Cacao Nibs, Honey, Coconut oil Pinch of Salt 1 Tbsp water Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Enjoy! This spread hardens when refrigerated because of the coconut oil, so allow leftovers to come to room temp before serving.

Roasted Farmer’s Market Veggies with Berbere Spice and Tofu

Published by Jacqueline King

I made these lovely skewers with organic baby beets, baby portabella mushrooms and purple, white and orange carrots from the new Sunset Strip Farmers Market but you can substitute with whatever is in season. Pumpkin, sweet potato, zucchini, cherry tomato, Brussel sprouts etc. would all be delicious. Try to cut everything approximately the same size so they cook evenly. If you’re using asparagus in the mix reserve and add after 20 minutes. Berbere is a delicious Ethiopian spice blend available at specialty and ethnic food markets and online or you can make your own. Enjoy! -Jacq Preheat oven to 400* Makes 4 main dish salads, 6 sides or appetizer salads or 8-10 skewers Ingredients: 2 lbs Fresh Veggies cut into aprox. 1-inch chunks 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 2 Tbsp fresh torn Cilantro leaves 1/2 tsp Kosher or Sea Salt 1/4 tsp Black Pepper 1/2 tsp Berbere Spice 8 oz. Extra-firm Tofu cut into dice Toss your vegetables, tofu and cilantro with olive oil and spices. Place in oven on a baking sheet or roasting pan for …

The Beauty of the Farmers Market

Published by Jacqueline King

One of my favorite ways to start the day is with a trip to the farmers market. The Beverly Hills Farmers Market is not the biggest or most well-known in the Los Angeles area, but it has everything you want out of a farmers market. Farm fresh and organic produce, local artisanal foodstuff and bath products, organic meats, eggs, and flowers, and on most weeks even a petting zoo and live music. The farmers market is a great place to discover unfamiliar fruits and vegetables and be inspired to create new recipes. This week I found a couple to try. This is from Vang Farms in Fresno. They told me it’s called Japanese Broccoli but when I checked online I found its usually called Chinese Broccoli or Chinese Kale. Is there a political motive behind the name change? Perhaps, but we won’t bother with speculation. It’s beautiful by any name and tastes like a cross between bok choy and broccolini. I also tried this wonderful fruit called sapote from Rancho Mexico Lindo. It tastes like …