My Vegan German-Inspired Clear Vegetable Soup (“Alles Klar” Gemüsesuppe) Recipe

My Vegan German-Inspired Clear Vegetable Soup (“Alles Klar” Gemüsesuppe) Recipe 1/27/2016 0 Comments One my favorite soups in Germany is the Gemüsesuppe. Die suppe ist enfach und lecker. Or in English, the soup is simple/easy and delicious. Using the term “Alles klar” probably drives German bonkers, but its my own funny way of describing the soup. This […]

Sugar-Free Cranberry Apfel Schorle for Two (Cranberry Apple Spritzer)

Sugar-Free Cranberry Apfel Schorle for Two (Cranberry Apple Spritzer) mindbodysoul-food.com Love is in the air – can you feel it? Well, if your anything like me you know that love is not dictated by the givings of a Hallmark card, but it is fun to think and create special treats based on a holiday. Whether […]

Vegan & Gluten Free Chocolate Raspberry Love Bites

Vegan & Gluten Free Chocolate Raspberry Love Bites 2/9/2016 0 Comments  mindbodysoul-food.com Chocolate and raspberries have been on my mind a lot lately. In fact, I’ve been thinking about it so much that I had to experiment with a new kind of energy bite. Traditional bites I’ve created use dates as the primary “bonding” and […]

Vegan Chocolate Brownie Bites with Raspberry-Coconut Whip

Mindbodysoul-food.com Chocolate and raspberry go together like peas and carrots. From a culinary perspective, when I think of Valentine’s Day I envision chocolate and raspberries. It just works together and it’s the “shoe that fits” when fusing health and sweets together. One recipe I’ve always wanted to create are fruit-based frostings. Many traditional frostings use […]

How to Make Coconut Cream

Coconut cream is one of the easiest (and healthiest) dessert or snack toppings you can make. When you hear coconut cream, it essentially is the solid version of coconut milk When making this, aim for a regular, or full-fat coconut milk. Do not use a low-fat version or coconut cream. I recommend getting a can […]

Welcoming my first Goodreads.com Finding Om Book Review

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27319716-finding-om” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Finding Om: An Indian Journey of Rickshaws, Chai, Chapattis & Recently, I have joined thousands of authors and readers on goodreads.com. Here you can find many Q&A with authors and enter one of hundreds of free book giveaways! Its a nice and free community for those interested in […]

Enter to Win Free Autograph Copy of Finding Om

Hi Friends, I am celebrating the month of February (and Charles Dickens birthday) with a literary giveaway! On goodreads.com you can enter to win one of three free autographed print copies of Finding Om! ​You can find more at this link below!

America’s 6 Best Winter Beach Retreats

Travel and Leisure — January 29, 2016 at 5:00 am America’s 6 Best Winter Beach Retreats by Elizabeth Kovar+ So it’s winter and you’re sick of the snow, rain and cold. Dig yourself out of the winter blues and leave your passport at home. With perfect temperatures and idyllic waters, these are America’s best winter beach […]

A Guide to the 7 Best Beaches in India

From Panama Jack — January 13, 2016 at 11:09 am A Guide to the 7 Best Beaches in India by Elizabeth Kovar+ https://www.flickr.com/photos/kumaravel/ India is known for its diverse culture and fragrant food. But with 7,157 kilometers of coastline, India is the perfect place for a relaxing on an adventurous beach vacation. Whether you want to […]

6 Best Baltic Beaches

From Panama Jack — January 25, 2016 at 3:12 pm 6 Best Baltic Beaches by Elizabeth Kovar+ https://www.flickr.com/photos/paszczak000/ When thinking of the Baltic States, most assume clouds and cool weather. Luckily, the Baltic Sea offers plenty of sunshine that glistens above the white sandy beaches in countries such as Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. The Baltic […]