Recipe: Tuna Caldillo

This recipe draws from many influences. It contains the same basic ingredients as a Marmitako, a typical dish originating from the Basque Country. It consists of tomatoes, potatoes, onions, green peppers, and of course, tuna. Inspired by the warm weather, I switched up some spices and created something very different.

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Recipe: Cashew and Greens Snack Bowl

This is a great way to get your dark leafy greens in, and also a healthy snack with plenty of energy to keep you going. All you need is a few ingredients, a pan, and a spoon!

Collard Greens is scored as one of the best foods on the Aggregate Nutrient Density Index (ANDI), giving you the most nutrients per calorie! Healthy oils and fats (organic butter and cheddar cheese : P) help you absorb all those minerals, nutrients, and proteins (cashew nuts). Certain herbs aid in digestion, have calming properties, and are anti-microbial and anti-bacterial. This is meant to be a synergistic recipe, satisfying your taste buds and body.

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Rouge Tomate – Upper East Side, NYC

Rouge Tomate represents everything I could ask for in a restaurant: sustainability, consciousness, and a eclectic fusion of flavours and styles. The food was extremely healthy, yet provocative and surprisingly flavourful.

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