If you've followed for a while you know my love for persimmons. Autumn for me is not just Hibernation Preparation Season, but also Persimmon Season. I wait all year for these guys to show up. They're finally here and making their debut in this smoothie.
Read MoreHow many of you are like me and almost never, OK never, have fresh oregano on hand? Well, that should change, like today! Go out and buy yourself some fresh figs, fresh oregano, and a really good loaf of sourdough and make this for dinner.
Read MoreThis is hands down my favorite granola to make. No fussy preparation, but the end result is big on flavor, crunch, and spice. The cinnamon comes out to play in a big way, the pecans become ultra buttery when they get a good toasting, and I've found brown rice syrup to be the best sweetener for creating a sticky batter that helps the granola pieces clump together once baked.
Read MoreWhen green smoothies are made mindfully, erring on the side of less is more, and sugar content is kept down they can provide a naturally energizing boost to your day. But in our smoothie-crazed society it's easy to overcomplicate the recipe, adding more ingredients and more complex combinations than we would otherwise eat on a plate in whole food form.
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