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Being a native of southern California, I’ve had my share of guacamole. I’ve also always had 3 nagging issues with this classic tortilla chip accompaniment that I’ve decided to address: 1. Too mushy. Avocados are a beautiful fruit and their texture is creamy and sublime, why turn them into a big bowl of mush? 2….

Gomasio is a flavorful condiment made from toasted sesame seeds and coarse salt. It is as simple to make as it sounds – toast sesame seed and salt together in a heavy skillet (I always use my hefty cast-iron) and grind it up. The ratio of sesame seeds to salt can vary from 5 to…

Kale is not only beautiful and full of flavor, it is a nutritional powerhouse. Plus, how can you not love and support the Eat More Kale campaign? “One cup of kale contains 36 calories, 5 grams of fiber, and 15% of the daily requirement of calcium and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), 40% of magnesium, 180% of…

I know the name doesn’t really say much about this salad dressing, but you’ll have to trust me on this one, it is amazing! I’ve adapted this from the Engine 2 Diet’s “E2 Basics Dressing” (an even more anemic title than mine), and I make sure we always have a good supply on hand. I…

After dealing with stomach issues during my last couple of marathons I decided that I had to make some changes in my nutrition regimen. I’ve done the Gatorade/gel/salt tab combo for years, and in addition to making me feel sick to my stomach, I’ve never felt properly fueled up during my long runs. So I…