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One of my favorite meals of the week is my post-run breakfast after a long Saturday morning run. After 15 or 20 miles my body needs carbohydrates – both simple and complex, and protein to repair those worn-out muscles. I get all that and more in these quick and tasty waffles. Whole wheat flour provides…

Olive tapenades are a great appetizer to serve guests. They hold up well to sitting around for the duration of a party, can be eaten easily by hand, and are bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavor. The preferred green olive to use in this recipe is the Castelvetrano. Castelvetrano olives are produced exclusively in Castelvetrano, Sicily,…

This hearty, spicy chili took 3rd place in a field of 20 vegan chili entries at Park + Vine’s Second Annual Vegan Chili Cookoff! Our goal is to simply create delicious plant-based food and we are truly humbled by this award! We are also grateful to all those who came out to taste great chili…

Fall fruits are always amazing, and this dessert brings the best of the fall fruits together in such a beautiful way. I prefer sweet apples over tart, and the Fuji has long been my favorite. I eat Fuji apples every day when they are in season, so I thought I’d try them baked in a…

Proper nutrition immediately after exercise is essential for your body’s ability to recover and replace its energy stores. This recovery drink provides the optimal 4:1 carbohydrate to protein ratio necessary to help speed recovery. Coconut water adds much-needed electrolytes, making this the ideal post-workout recovery drink. Kristine and I set out on a scorching hot…