On The Art Of Eating Well: In The Kitchen with Chef Amy Chaplin

Vegan and vegetarian cooking is certainly more creative than it used to be, but too often, it lacks one key ingredient: soul. This, however, is something Amy Chaplin has an abundance of. The vegetarian chef and cookbook author's approach to food is directly inspired by nature and proves that cooking with whole food ingredients can result in cozy and elegant meals that aren’t just for health nerds.

Amy has worked as a vegetarian chef in major cities around the globe for over 20 years. She's the former executive chef of the celebrated East Village vegan restaurant, Angelica Kitchen, and a private chef whose clients include Natalie Portman and Liv Tyler. Her first book, At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen, won an IACP and James Beard award (grab a breakfast recipe we love form it here). Her latest cookbook, Whole Food Cooking Every Day, is a bonafide whole food bible that shows how simple and beautiful plant-based cooking can be.

Amy Chaplin encourages her readers to embrace the values her work embodies: to seek out local ingredients, prep ahead of time, cook at home and, most importantly, fall in love with the process of nourishing your body from the inside out. To celebrate the launch of her latest cookbook, which we're literally never putting down, we asked Amy to join our In The Kitchen series and dish out her best shopping tips, essential ingredients, and favorite seasonal recipe...

Always in my fridge: Miso, mustard, umeboshi paste, different types of sauerkraut, nut butter, citrus, a variety of vegetables and ginger.

7 recipe staples always on hand: Beans/lentils, whole grains, extra virgin olive oil, tamari, apple cider vinegar, sea salt and nut butter/tahini.

Favorite ingredient: black sesame seeds

Best food memory: Eating a zucchini tart—with zucchini from my mother’s garden, eggs from her chickens and the crust was from my favorite cookbook—sitting by the river where I grew up. We decided to crack a bottle of French champagne my mother had saved from the 80s. My sister stepped on the tart, and we laughed uncontrollably.

Favorite cookbook: Nourish by Holly Davis

Midnight snack perfection: Actually not much of a night snacker, but if I did I’d crush some fresh raspberries and stir them into Anita’s coconut yogurt.

Food you love to eat with zero prep/additions: Mass Organic’s toasted almond butter.

Must-have kitchen tool: A good knife.

munchies always on hand: Medjool dates and toasted nuts/nut butter.

Favorite condiments: Umeboshi vinegar, tamari, toasted seeds and scallions.

Go-to clean proteins: Tempeh, tofu, eggs, nuts and seeds.

Best bargain tip: Bulk buying and shopping late at the farmer’s market.

Best label-reading tip: Read ingredients lists. Pay attention to how many ingredients are listed and what’s at the top.

Favorite veggie + what you make with it: Kabocha squash, cut in wedges and steam really well, sprinkle with tamari and olive oil.

Craziest thing I buy at the market: Meredeth Dairy marinated sheep and goat cheese from Australia.

Favorite splurge: Anita’s coconut yogurt

The ideal dinner setting: Outside, balmy, early evening at the beach or in the country.

Signature entertaining detail: Bee's wax candles, flowers and homemade GF crackers from my new book.

Simple go-to recipe: Instant miso soup (recipe is in my new book): Heaping tablespoon of unpasteurized miso in a mug, fill with boiling water, add scallions and grated fresh ginger.

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One Woman’s Journey Healing Herself From Multiple Sclerosis

Diane Capaldi, also known as “V," is a speaker, advocate, mom, founder of PaleoBOSS Lady and all-around badass. She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) when she was just 23 years old and, as she says it, “from day one I was given an unlimited supply of valium.” But having a mother that fell into addiction after she was given prescription opioids, she knew she would never take drugs like that.

Instead, “I started using cannabis and essential oils right out of the gate,” she says. At that time there were no drugs for MS, but luckily, a woman from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) had space right in her doctor’s office to meet with her. When it came to treatment, she got the best of the best. As she explains it, ”I was on the board of the MS society, I had power and money, I’m a type-A overachiever.” But unfortunately, it wasn’t enough. “I found myself disabled at 37 with no use of my hands.”

Despite the support from the NMSS and a great doctor who she says was “like a father to her,” she received very few lifestyle recommendations. She was told to keep her body moving by her doctor, but “not once during this time did they suggest meditation or yoga. No one said anything about food.”

After spending her life savings on healthcare only to have her condition worsen, V was facing homelessness and very real thoughts of suicide. “I was deciding if I wanted to take my own life,” she says. In an emotional moment, she explains that as someone who values her independence and leadership qualities so much, she couldn't stand the thought of being a burden. “My daughter was in college, living her dreams, and the last thing I wanted was for my kid to take care of me,” she says.

After a trip to Burning Man, V went home and locked herself in the house, knowing that she had to remove herself from all societal and cultural norms to gain clarity. As a former respiratory therapist, she knew how the healthcare system works and where it falls short. “It was so clear to me that healthcare was consumer-driven,” she continued.

She started putting the puzzle pieces of her health together—by herself. Despite having to use her voice to activate the computer, she started researching. Based on what she learned, she began making lifestyle changes. “I started swimming and then became a yoga instructor. I also was in psychotherapy and learned how to overcome childhood traumas,” she says.

Then, she came across a video titled “Minding Your Mitochondria" by Dr. Terry Wahls, a physician and creator of The Wahls Protocol, which outlines lifestyle changes that help target chronic diseases and autoimmune diseases, like MS. Dr. Wahls has MS herself and was confined to a tilt recline wheelchair for four years until she was able to restore her health using a diet and lifestyle program she designed specifically to restore her cellular health.

“I immediately started doing exactly what she said,” says V. The Wahls Protocol basically entails following a paleo diet but also making sure that you’re consuming large quantities of specific vegetables and fruits. V eats six cups of them every single day, including two cups of leafy greens, two cups of sulfur-rich vegetables like broccoli or Brussels sprouts, and two cups of colorful fruits and vegetables like beets, cherries, blueberries or carrots.

Today, V has not only stopped the progression of her MS, she’s also been able to reverse a lot of the damage. “I take no drugs; I see no doctors; I manage each and every symptom myself,” she says.

Once her health improved, she immediately started traveling around the world, helping other people with MS put the puzzle pieces of their health together. She did a TEDx talk, went on tour and started offering free content to anyone and everyone. Her major message? Don’t settle for the status quo ever—but especially not when it comes to your health. “You need to love yourself enough to say no and listen to your body and ignore the powerful voices telling you not to,” she says.

She’s now on a larger mission to advocate for and support those who have been negatively affected by our nation’s food system, the pharmaceutical and insurance companies, and our healthcare system. Her current lifestyle is very clean and restrictive, but she never plans to go back or give another dollar to the system that let her down. Instead, she plans to change that system to focus on prevention, nutrition and lifestyle changes instead of expensive—and oftentimes ineffective—drugs. As she says it: “Once I found out you’re messing with me, it won’t happen again.”

Gretchen Lidicker is a wellness writer, editor, and author of the books CBD Oil Everyday Secrets and Magnesium Everyday Secrets. Discover more from Gretchen here!

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This Homemade Fire Cider Is The Ultimate Immunity Tonic

When it comes to boosting immunity, fire cider is as powerful as it sounds. The spicy, herbal concoction features a blend of potent plant-based ingredients: traditionally, this includes turmeric, ginger, garlic, herbs and plenty of ACV. The cider steeps for a few weeks and then will become your go-to for kicking cold bigs and staying vibrantly healthy all season.

We love the following recipe from Heirloom by Sarah Owens, a horticulturist, baker and cook with a deep reverence for the healing power of plants. Whip up a batch of this fire cider and save your sick days for something better...

People often solicit health advice from me, especially those who have had digestive and immune issues similar to my own. The suggestions are often the same and quite simple: get more sleep, cut out unnecessary stress in your life, remove processed foods from your diet, and move your body (and mind!) in purposeful ways. Yet knowing this, I still struggle with the modern hustle that seems to conspire against a healthy lifestyle. When I catch myself desperately digging through the glove compartment in search of calories in any form I can swallow, I know it’s time to hit the reset button and participate in a more mindful activity.

To stay healthy, I try to find a rhythm that can help me anticipate times of stress and busyness that would otherwise prevent self-care. Being a freelancer makes predictability unlikely, and life of course always springs the unexpected. But one thing I can count on is the seasons. I know that come winter, I need to take more proactive measures to boost my immune health regardless of how much I am traveling or how many orders I have to fill.

How Fire Cider Boosts Immunity

The below recipe is one of the most powerful tonics using Western herbs and plant medicine you can make at home. It is a folk remedy and, as such, is highly adaptable and can utilize any manner of ingredients, but there are a few key ingredients that pack the punch needed to make fire cider a potent tonic.

Before frost, you can harvest rosemary, sage, parsley, thyme, lemongrass, winter or summer savory, or whatever else tickles your tummy and thrives in your climate. Do you live in a place abundant with vitamin C–rich rose hips? Include a few of those as well. This is all about blending to suit your needs and connect with the generosity of the plant world around you. Nature provides us with exactly what we need to live healthy and happy lives. It is we who need to take the time and energy to harvest and cultivate this connection. Fire cider is powerful, so be sure to consult with a natural healer if you have undergone any recent health crisis before dosing, in particular if you have kidney or bladder issues. I like the bright bitterness grapefruit adds, but you can substitute orange and lemon, lime, or any combination of them.

If you can time it just right, make a double batch of this tonic and let it steep in several jars. Wait for at least a month, or up to six if you have the time and space, and strain each jar as you need it. Once strained and mixed with a little honey if you like, you can bottle with affectionately decorated labels and give them to friends for the holidays. Or just take a swig a few times a day to warm your bones, stimulate digestion, and energize your body as you watch the snow fall outside your window. It is also excellent in salad dressings, sprinkled over rice, or added to a Fire Cider Bloody Mary either fortified with gin or not. You can recycle the spent shredded veggies as an ingredient for cocktail sauce or as a zippy condiment with roasted meats or vegetables.

When making fire cider, throw the windows open and drink deep the fresh air—the ingredients, in particular, the horseradish, will clear your sinuses in a hurry! It is helpful to have a cross-breeze going and all of your ingredients, jars, and nonreactive lids clean and prepped and a pair of kitchen gloves to protect your skin from the stain of the turmeric and the fire of the chilies.

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A Circular Economy: The New Buzzword Sustainable Brands Are Embracing

when we shop sustainably, we're voting for change with our own dollar. More brands are embracing what's called a "circular economy", a concept sustainability storyteller and co-founder of Noble Media, Laura Piety, breaks down for us below... 

Sustainability. Transparency. Innovation. Ethical."You've been living under a rock if you haven’t heard these words buzzing around the fashion industry for the last few years. And they’re not just catchy slogans, but words that indicate new DNA slowly being cultivated in the industry, from the coolest emerging brands with sustainability embedded into the fabric of their story, to the larger companies trying to reverse engineer a level of environmental care into their supply chains.

Much of this can be summed up in a new type of terminology and thinking (well, it’s not new at all, but currently on the lips of most fashion-forward brands around): the idea of a circular economy. Simply put, this way of doing business is entirely regenerative. Rather than ‘making and disposing’ of product, there is a focus on recycling, re-using and zero waste -- a focus that is intentionally embedded into every facet of a garment’s lifecycle, from it’s design and manufacture, to what happens beyond its point of sale. It’s now (rightfully) hip to be smart about the materials and fabric used (recycled ocean plastic, anyone?) and the waste created (let’s reduce carbon footprint, use renewable energy resources, and minimize or even upcycle waste). It’s about creating products that, beyond their initial use, can be recycled and regenerated rather than sent to a landfill or upcycled and given to a new owner (it’s definitely cool to consign).

If you want to get into the business of building a circular economy, well, it’s also a money maker. It has been estimated that a transition to this new regenerative way of doing things could open up $4.5 trillion of GDP growth by 2030.* Seems smart, no?

So, who is doing this well? There are a plethora of brands in the fashion industry who are taking note. And it’s not just fashion, even fragrance is getting in on the act. As ever, Stella McCartney is on the forefront of implementing these regenerative practices (see her partnerships with The Real Real and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, in addition to her use of innovative fabrics, notably with Bolt Threads). You’ve also got Adidas and their work with Parley to recycle ocean trash into the coolest new sneakers around - plastic waste that is otherwise legitimately killing our seas and everything in them - as well as emerging brands like Sana Jardin, the world’s first socially conscious, luxury fragrance house that upcycles its floral waste into new products that their flower harvesters sell and retain the profits of.**

As consumers, it’s easy to zone out when it comes to this kind of talk and think the onus is on brands to adhere to this new way of doing things. But, truth be told, we do hold some level of responsibility (and buying power). So what to do?

Be aware that things in the fashion industry need to move toward this kind of economy. The second is learning about the brands doing it better. And the third is to ask questions of the companies you typically purchase from and set a level of expectation about how they do business.

Ultimately, we have the ability to choose what we buy. As consumers we should be looking for quality over quantity - items that can be worn over and over again (or consigned successfully) - and we should, ideally, be avoiding items that, although cheap and cheerful, will quickly end up in our trash cans.

*Peter Lacy and Jakob Rutqvist, Waste to Wealth: The Circular Economy Advantage, New York and London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2015.
**Full transparency here - Sana Jardin is a client of Noble Media, but their work in the fragrance space is genuinely making waves in the industry.

Learn more about the importance of slow fashion and the need for more sustainability in the industry here.

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How To Host A Tea Ceremony: A Quiet Meditation In Motion

Anything can become a mindfulness practice when you slow your roll and give each move an ample amount of intention. Tea ceremonies are an ancient cultural activity, that originated in China and Japan, which turns the act of making tea into an artful exercise of consciousness -- like a moving meditation that results in a delicious cup of tea. It's a chance to immerse yourself in the presence and practice celebrating even the simplest moments.

Shiva Rose hosts many a tea ceremony on her LA property and we love the way she's mastered the elegant and energetically soothing ritual. Shiva wrote all about tea ceremony in her new book, Whole Beauty, and we're sharing a few insights from its pages plus our guide for making your own modern tea ceremony...

I was introduced to the way of tea—cha dao—by my tea sister Tien Wu (Baelyn Elspeth). I had a very visceral reaction the first time I sat in on a tea ceremony. I didn’t understand why we were sitting in silence and why we were drinking this tea. I was frustrated and agitated, and I didn’t think I would be participating in the tea ceremony again anytime soon.

Because a lot of the sisters in my community practice tea ceremony, I soon found myself sitting in on my second ceremony, and this time my reaction was a complete reversal, as I had pushed through my previous resistance. I started crying, and I found myself deeply moved by the presence and power of tea. Rather than being annoyed by the silence and the stillness, I became aware that this was the very purpose of practicing tea ceremony: to slow down enough that you become one mind that is fully present and in the moment.

You hear a lot of talk in the media about mindfulness, and the tea ceremony is a mindfulness practice. You have to be totally present as the water boils, as the leaves steep, and as you pour and drink the tea. As I began to appreciate and understand the tea ceremony, I realized how wonderful it was for me. I have a very active mind, and this ceremony gave me a focus for my meditation. It allowed me to let my feelings pass without judgment and to remain still and calm.

I practice tea ceremony with an organization called Global Tea Hut, and my teacher, Wu De, often talks about the tea ceremony as a way of connecting to nature. Many of us live in fast-paced urban environments and often fail to take notice of the natural world around us. The tea ceremony allows us to slow down enough to connect with the spirit of the earth. When I went to China to learn more about tea, the group that I traveled with worked on organic farms, harvested leaves, processed them over fires, and even visited the studio of a master potter who makes beautiful clay vessels that we drank from. This trip deepened my love and appreciation for the process of preparing tea for ceremony, because I got to experience firsthand how labor intensive producing it really is. We could pick leaves for a full day and still barely have what we needed for a pot of tea.

Wu De taught me a simplified version of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Ancient Chinese and Japanese ceremonies celebrate nature by incorporating all of the elements: water, the fire and air used to boil the water, and the earth represented by the tea itself and the clay cups. Sometimes we will also burn incense during the ceremony to represent ether. We often practice outside, and a few years ago, I commissioned a craftsman from Ojai to build a small teahouse in my backyard, which has become my refuge. I drop into a deeper place when I am listening to the birds and feeling the breeze purifying me. I always see butterflies fluttering by and hear frogs singing. Drinking tea in my teahouse feels like entering into a whole new realm. Tea is a medicine, and it brings people together. It makes it possible to sit down with a stranger, share a cup, and develop a connection without saying a word.

Starting your own tea practice is very simple, and you don’t need much equipment. Begin with organic tea from a reliable source such as Global Tea Hut or Living Tea and clay cups/bowls that are nontoxic and pleasing to you. My favorite cup was given to me by Tien Wu. It was a gift when I first started practicing, and it means a lot to me.

It took me years of being the water bearer for Tien Wu before I felt confident enough to serve tea. Although the practice is very simple and made for anyone to do, it also requires specifics that come from putting in the hours to learn and absorb all of the details.

How To Build A Modern Tea Ceremony Practice

Step One. Gather your tools. You will need: Spring water, a teakettle, a nontoxic clay teapot, nontoxic clay teacups, organic tea, incense, and an offering (like a flower in a vase) that helps to decorate the space for the ceremony. It is best to use teaware that is beautiful or meaningful to you.

Step Two. Prepare a peaceful space where you and your guests can enjoy the tea ceremony. Guests should be seated across from and facing the host. Set up your tools and tea  Light some incense if you desire.

Step Three. Be sure to warm and purify your tools before preparing the tea. Traditionally, this purification occurs during the ceremony itself. The host should pour warm water onto the instruments and the bowls, as this helps keep the tea hot longer when it is poured.

Step Four. Set an intention for the ceremony, either silently or aloud. Take a moment to connect with your guests (even if that just means making eye contact) and absorb the moment. Remember that there is no right or wrong way to have a tea ceremony. While truly traditional tea ceremonies vary from culture to culture and are rich with nuance, as long as you are truly mindful in the process -- meaning you pay close attention to the way each movement feels, looks, smells and sounds -- any variations are acceptable.

Step Five. To prepare the tea, heat the water in a traditional teakettle until it is just about to boil, then transfer it to the teapot that you will use for the ceremony. Put a few tea leaves in each cup/bowl, and watch them unfurl when you pour in the hot water. According to Shiva "as with every practice, preparing tea becomes a ritual when you bring in mindfulness and intention. As the tea blossoms, really take in the history of what you are drinking. Sit outside if you can, and empty your mind of everything else by paying attention to what is around you: the sounds of nature, the feel of the warm cup in your hand, and the taste of the tea on your tongue."

Step Six. Serve the tea. Traditionally, only one bowl is used to serve all guests -- each guest takes a sip then passes it to the next until it arrives back at the host. Alternately, the tea can be prepared in one bowl and can be poured into individual cups or bowls. Once the tea has been brewed and served, the host should invite the guests (verbally or with a small hand gesture) to enjoy the tea.

Step Seven. According to Shiva "when you are done, make an offering to tea and the earth by tossing your leaves on the ground, rather than in the trash."

Excerpted from Whole Beauty by Shiva Rose (Artisan Books). Copyright © 2018. Photographs by Ngoc Minh Ngo.

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These ‘Sushi Cupcakes’ Are Like Veggie Poke Bowls But Cuter

There's hand rolls and poke bowls, but have you tried sushi cupcakes? This playful idea is a fun way to feed a crowd -- and don't worry, there's absolutely no frosting involved.

The all-veggie recipe comes from a new vegan cookbook by the co-founders of BOSH!, a UK-based brand that makes video tutorials to show how easy - and adaptable - vegan cooking can be. These colorful sushi cupcakes can be made ahead and adapted a million different ways. They're curiosity-piquing, crowd-pleasing, and best of all, completely plant-based...

This is a fun take on sushi—the fantastic technique allows you to exercise your creativity and create food that is tasty, healthy and truly Instagram-worthy. We add hoisin sauce in the middle of our cupcakes, but you can use whatever you like. Wasabi and ginger are great traditional fillings. [olists num=1]

If you think these sushi cupcakes are clever, check out this recipe for plant-based watermelon sashimi...

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The Right Way To Cleanse Your Crystals (+ Why You Really Need To)

Just as crystals emanate energy, they are able to absorb it too. When we work with a crystal for too long, or when we acquire one from a questionable source, the crystals can carry extra energy we don't necessarily want or need. Periodic purification is essential to tapping into and embracing their magic. What's the best way to cleanse your crystals? We asked the pros at Energy Muse -- a resource we trust -- to break down the basics...

Working with crystals doesn’t have to be hard, but there’s one important step that often gets missed: clearing. Just like washing make-up brushes, sharpening knives or steaming vegetables before freezing for smoothies, energy clearing is a critical step in enhancing the power and effectiveness of your crystals.

Clearing your crystals restores their energy to the fullest potential. Just as furniture accumulates dust over time, crystals accumulate energetic debris from the people and environments they come into contact with. That’s why clearing is so important—it removes all that built-up energy and returns your crystal to its purest state.

How To Clear + Cleanse Crystal Energy

Luckily, there are many different ways to clear your crystals so you can find the method that works best for you. Below are some of my favorite ways to clear and cleanse crystals:

Sage | Burning sage is one of the most popular, and most effective, ways to clear crystals. The smoke created by burning sage is said to carry away any low vibrational energy stored in the crystal.

How-to: Immerse your crystal in the smoke of burning sage for at least 30 seconds.

Palo Santo | Palo Santo wood is another popular cleansing tool. It’s used in the same way as sage, since you use the smoke of the burning Palo Santo to purify the crystal. Different from sage, however, is the energy of Palo Santo. The smoke of this holy wood is believed to provide medicinal and therapeutic properties. Palo Santo brings blessings and joy, which is why I love to use it as a complement to—rather than replacement of—sage.

How-to: Immerse your crystal in the smoke of burning Palo Santo for at least 30 seconds. For the ultimate cleanse, use this method after saging your crystals.

Moonlight | In an ideal world, use the light of the full moon because that’s when the moon is at its brightest. This powerful moonlight restores your crystal to its brightest form. However, I still sometimes use moonlight even when it’s not the full moon.

How-to: Place your crystal outside under the light of the full moon for four hours or more. (If you do not have the ability to place your crystal directly under moonlight, use a windowsill instead. Or try one of the other cleansing methods that makes more sense for you.)

Sunlight | Similar to moonlight, you can use the energy of the sun to burn away old energy from your crystal and fill it with light. Note: This method works for most crystals, however some crystals (like Amethyst) fade under direct sunlight.

How-to: Place your crystal outside under the sun for four hours or more.

Return to Earth | This is one of the lesser-known methods, but it’s one of my personal favorites. Using the energy of mother Earth by returning your crystal to the soil heightens its power and refuels its energy.

How-to: In a potted plant or another area, place your crystal on top of the soil or bury it underneath. Leave it there, untouched, for 24 hours.

Sound | Sound vibration breaks up stagnant energy stored within the crystal, allowing it to vibrate at a higher frequency.

How-to: Download and play the music of Tibetan singing bowls, the om mantra, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony or another of your favorite cleansing soundtracks.

Selenite + Clear Quartz | It may sound counterintuitive to cleanse your crystal with another crystal, but Selenite and Clear Quartz have such high vibrations that they can actually clear and recharge the energy of other crystals.

How-to: Place your crystals on a Selenite or Clear Quartz crystal overnight.

Saltwater | The combination of water and salt both purifies the crystal’s energy and draws out negativity. Note: Make sure you are mindful when placing certain crystals in water; many of the softer ones that are salt-based will dissolve when they get wet.

How-to: Immerse your crystal in a bowl of saltwater for 60 seconds.

How often should I cleanse my crystals? You can use your intuition to determine when a crystal’s energy feels heavy or dense and in need of clearing. As a general guideline, it’s recommended that you cleanse your crystal whenever you set a new intention or at least once every 30 days.

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