I found myself recently having a random hankering for egg salad but a hesitancy as mayo and I have never been good friends. I was looking around Whole Foods Market when I found...More»

It's flu/cold season and I just got a solid raging cold like everyone else. My acupuncturist has me on more herbs than I can name (or pronounce) and I'm resting and...More»

I just spend an amazing 7 days leading a fundraising retreat for Poses for Paws in paradise... I mean, at the Xinalani Resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The ambiance was amazing and the food even better.More»

This transition is the equivalent of graduating from an automatic car to a stick shift. Practicing this transition creates an amazing sense of self and how the body functions. It's playful, challenging, thought provoking and best of all...More»

I just returned from a 2 week jaunt in Europe teaching workshops non-stop. While the experience was amazing, my stomach is still aching from...More»

Living in Southern California, I am blessed with amazing Mexican cuisine. Honestly, it's one of my favorite meals but the aftermath always makes me second guess my desires.More»

I came home hungry but determined to make something delicious out of what was hanging around my kitchen. I eyeballed the measurements (did I mention I was starving) and...More»

A client is cleansing right now and bouncing off the walls with energy. His eyes are gleaming and his handstands kickin' so I required his secret. One of his favorites right now...More»

It is tomato season and I just bought an amazing bundle of yellow cherry tomatoes that taste like mini sugar bombs. They are amazing. These dainty little balls of sunshine inspired my...More»

I just returned from Portland, Oregon. It's home to one of my favorite restaurants ever -- Prasad. I ogled the menu and walked away in love with...More»

This recipe is for the pasta lover who's trying to cut back on pasta. For breakfast.More»

I love oatmeal and I by no means want to hurt it's feelings, but sometimes I just needed something different. I loved this...More»

I just taught at an amazing studio called Happy Buddha in upstate New York. We got our yoga on all day long and after so much joy and hand balancing I was...More»

I used to fear the brussel sprout. I had them steamed to death and resembling the color a face turns when experiencing sea sickness. Basically, not a great...More»

The easiest way to stay healthy is to have a refrigerator full of ready-to-eat nutritious meals. This is why I like to start my week by making a big batch of soup so I'll never be tempted to...More»

I've been exploring gluten-free since the beginning of the year due to my acupuncturist's advice, which leaves me in the company of brown rice and quinoa. I'm a bit of quinoa addict, so...More»

It's funny, because our love affair didn't start out so well. Growing up in Kansas, I'm not even sure I knew what an avocado was, and if I had one there -- it certainly wasn't tasty. Southern California is...More»

I took my mother out to one of my favorite farmer market inspired Venice restaurants and ordered their sunchokes to which she asked, "sun-whats?" I tried to explain and realized I wasn't...More»

Artichokes are one of my all time favorite foods. Not only are they delicious, they are filling, full of fiber and fantastic for your liver.More»

We’ve all been there—you’ve been going all day long and get home late. You’re hungry, but every time you eat a late meal you end up with...More»

It might be that I only have two days left out of my 21 day cleanse, but I was day dreaming about an awesome cocktail introduced to me over the holiday break by a lovely yogi named Audra Rose Stanley. She...More»

Nothing says ‘I love you’ like a perfect bowl of mashed potatoes. Or is that diamonds? Either way, in my world, comfort comes in a heaping pile of spud-mashed goodness. Being that I’m off gluten and in the middle of a cleanse, I had to...More»

I am on day 7 of my 21 day cleanse and all I’m saying is eating this way ROCKS. I feel so strong and light. Enjoy this super easy recipe that will fuel you up and keep you going.More»

I’m on day two of a 21-day cleanse right now and just got back from Whole Foods (Whole Paycheck) $125 later ready for full-blown veggie warfare.More»

One of my favorite things to do in Los Angeles is take my dog, Ashi, for a hike in Malibu and then get cold beer and fish tacos at a great barefoot bar overlooking the ocean called...More»

I can’t get enough of this soup. I’ve been making it in huge batches to keep me happy and full through out the week. The beauty of this recipe is that it’s fresh, healthy and a gorgeous...More»

Honey, it’s cold outside. I love a good salad, but in this kind of weather I never feel satisfied unless I’m eating something warm. I decided on taking the health benefits of a...More»

I’ve been cooking up a storm for my family over the holidays and found that my baking juices were running low. I wanted a show stopper dessert without all the muscle, so I whipped together this light-as-a-cloud dessert that takes less than 10 minutes...More»

I’ve always been a huge fan of a delicious chai tea and often lovingly refer to it as ‘Christmas-in-a-cup’. With it’s delicious and spicy array of Indian spices, it’s sure to warm your belly and spirits. I’ve had the luck to work with the immensely talented...More»

Just like the rose is the queen of flowers, kale is my king of veggies! This dark green powerhouse leaf is packed full of iron, calcium, vitamin K and Carotenoids. It also gives you a nice dose of...More»

GIVE: I'd love to give everyone a Le Creuset Dutch Oven. It's my most favorite and used item in the kitchen and I think it would encourage more people to cook fresh food and share with their loved ones. That and a subscription to...More»

Two of my favorite things in the world—yoga and cookies! Just in time for the holidays! Check out The Kitchen Yogi—an adorable duo consisting of...More»

Ever have one of those days where you’ve been so focused you forget to prepare a delicious meal? More often than you’d like to admit? Don’t let that ruin your relationship with your tummy. This recipe was born out of me staring at my shelves knowing...More»

I am a self professed lover of quinoa (pronounced ki:nwa). This Peruvian grain is the powerhouse replacement for pasta or rice. Not only can it blend in beautifully with any sauce or flavor, it is packed full of protein, gluten-free and only takes 10-15 minutes to make. It comes...More»

I love pasta enough to be considered Italian. Unfortunately, I think my Kansas roots and blonde hair give me away—but it certainly doesn’t stop me from loving an amazing dish of piping hot food covered in delectable sauce. Problem is, there...More»

I’d like to think of myself as a global yogi-foodie jet-setter. I travel often twice a month leading workshops and always make it my duty to explore the local gems of the cuisine world wherever I go.More»

August is here and tomatoes are in their prime! We’re not talking about any grainy beefsteak tomato that you’d find sadly wasting away veggie platter—I’m talking gorgeous, multi-colored, unpredictably shaped heirloom tomatoes straight from heaven’s garden.More»

I love french fries and I know they have an affinity for me. Problem is, when I go too deep into my french fry love affair the love triangle begins—my body hears of me cheating and gets royally pissed off. Taste buds are one things—but feeling good...More»

Time to get your yoga poses on! Kathryn Budig demonstrates (in her jeans!) how to do Crow Pose (also called  Bakasana). Namaste to that!


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