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VIDEO: Guest Experts Talks by Tanisha Burford and Amanda Northcross

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VIDEO: Guest Experts Talks by Tanisha Burford and Amanda Northcross The last videos in the Como Water video series are two talks by guest experts Dr. Tanisha Burford, a personality psychologist and Dr. Amanda Northcross, who has a background in environmental chemistry and engineering. In Tanisha’s talk, she discusses the 
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VIDEO: Empamosas

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 VIDEO: Empamosas I wanted empanadas. I wanted samosas. There was only one solution. Empamosas! The flakey crust of empanadas and the savory filling of a samosa. This recipe is Como Water’s second most popular post (second to my Cilantro Harissa Grilled Corn). Check out the video below to see why!...
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Knowing Thyself vs. Knowing Thy Facts

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Each Monday, Tiffany posts a message that provides positive energy and tips for eating more mindfully. The purpose of the weekly message is to reinforce the ideas from the talks and classes that are a part of the Como Water Membership, and to further support those living the veg-centric lifestyle. To 
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Take Care of Yourself

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Each Monday, Tiffany posts a message that provides positive energy and tips for eating more mindfully. The purpose of the weekly message is to reinforce the ideas from the talks and classes that are a part of the Como Water Membership, and to further support those living the veg-centric lifestyle. To 
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VIDEOS: Key Experts Francesca Hyatt and Keyla Carr

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VIDEOS: Key Experts Francesca Hyatt and Keyla Carr I don’t know about you, but my inbox is flooded with holiday deals. A second Cyber Monday here. Forty percent off there. Well, today, I’ve got a Como Water deal for you — two expert videos, rather than just one!!! The first is 
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VIDEO: Lemon Chile Grits Cakes

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 VIDEO: Lemon Chile Grits Cakes It’s winter. It’s cold. It’s the weekend. It’s about 11am. You’ve slept in. Coffee (or tea or hot chocolate) is steaming from your mug. You’re contemplating… Should you go out for brunch or should you make a Como Water recipe for brunch? You almost giggle 
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Otra Vez

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Each Monday, Tiffany posts a message that provides positive energy and tips for eating more mindfully. The purpose of the weekly message is to reinforce the ideas from the talks and classes that are a part of the Como Water Membership, and to further support those living the veg-centric lifestyle. To 
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Full Emptiness and the Sound of Silence

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Each Monday, Tiffany posts a message that provides positive energy and tips for eating more mindfully. The purpose of the weekly message is to reinforce the ideas from the talks and classes that are a part of the Como Water Membership, and to further support those living the veg-centric lifestyle. To 
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Gratitude to Your Left

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Each Monday, Tiffany posts a message that provides positive energy and tips for eating more mindfully. The purpose of the weekly message is to reinforce the ideas from the talks and classes that are a part of the Como Water Membership, and to further support those living the veg-centric lifestyle. To 
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VIDEO: Orange-Scented Chocolate Mousse w/Berries

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Orange-Scented Chocolate Mousse w/Berries Remember that whipped coconut milk you made after watching the last video short? Remember you were wondering what to do with the extra? Well, I have a remedy for you my friends. In this video basic, you’ll learn how to make vegan orange-scented chocolate mousse. And 
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VIDEO: Whipped Coconut Milk

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Whipped Coconut Milk This is the vegan treat from heaven. No, like, really. Heaven. Chilled coconut milk whipped up turns in to the fluffiest, creamiest, pillowy loveliness and it takes all of two minutes. Dairy free without the chemicals of non-dairy whipped topping :). Win and win!...
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VIDEO: Guest Expert Chickaro Martin on Fitness and Diet

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Guest Expert Chickaro Martin on Fitness and Diet We’re one week away from Thanksgiving, the official start of holiday revelry … and yes, copious amounts of food and drink. As we indulge in the comfort foods that memories are made of, let us not forget to move. In this video, 
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Make the Everyday A Meditation

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Each Monday, Tiffany posts a message that provides positive energy and tips for eating more mindfully. The purpose of the weekly message is to reinforce the ideas from the talks and classes that are a part of the Como Water Membership, and to further support those living the veg-centric lifestyle. To 
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VIDEO: Roasted Veggies

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 VIDEO: Roasted Veggies Hey everyone! This video post features a technique I’ve used on every vegetable from turnip greens to peas to broccoli, squash and carrots. It’s called roasting, and it ain’t just for meat! Check out these tricks for roasting the veg-centric way and then when you’re done with 
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10 Tips for Mindful Eating…During the Holidays!

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Each Monday, Tiffany posts a message that provides positive energy and tips for eating more mindfully. The purpose of the weekly message is to reinforce the ideas from the talks and classes that are a part of the Como Water Membership, and to further support those living the veg-centric lifestyle. To 
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Share Your Light, But Never Give Your Light Away

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Each Monday, Tiffany posts a message that provides positive energy and tips for eating more mindfully. The purpose of the weekly message is to reinforce the ideas from the talks and classes that are a part of the Como Water Membership, and to further support those living the veg-centric lifestyle. To 
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VIDEO: Holiday Cooking and 6 Spices Basics (Tiffany Talk)

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VIDEO: Holiday Cooking and 6 Spices Basics (Tiffany Talk) As promised, this video consists of a talk I gave in DC on holiday cooking and spices. It contains a number tips and tricks, as well as some of my favorite holiday flavor combinations and some tips for folks with special 
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VIDEO: Cooking Spices

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Cooking Spices Holiday time is quickly approaching, which signals for me, smells of cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, and allspice! How can you get the biggest bang for your buck when incorporating spices into your dishes? Cook them! Check out this video short on cooking spices, which is the perfect segue 
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Let It Go (Completely).

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Each Monday, Tiffany posts a message that provides positive energy and tips for eating more mindfully. The purpose of the weekly message is to reinforce the ideas from the talks and classes that are a part of the Como Water Membership, and to further support those living the veg-centric lifestyle. To 
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VIDEO: Apple Pear Hand Pies

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 This video contains September’s Advanced class on hand pies. I couldn’t think of a better tribute to fall than apples and nothing could be better to make with apples than apple pie. Well, that’s a lie… apple pie with pears! I made hand pies so each person could have an 
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VIDEO: Behavior Change

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This week I’ll be posting the last three videos from September: behavior change, apple and pear hand pies, and our key expert talk from Courtney Cogburn. Today’s the first video in the trio. It’s a Tiffany talk on behavior change. It’s part personal/part professional, pulling from my training as a 
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It (Really) Ain’t That Deep

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Each Monday, Tiffany posts a message that provides positive energy and tips for eating more mindfully. The purpose of the weekly message is to reinforce the ideas from the talks and classes that are a part of the Como Water Membership, and to further support those living the veg-centric lifestyle. To 
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Never Stop Laughing (or Dancing)!

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 Each Monday, Tiffany posts a message that provides positive energy and tips for eating more mindfully. The purpose of the weekly message is to reinforce the ideas from the talks and classes that are a part of the Como Water Membership, and to further support those living the veg-centric lifestyle. To 
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I am OK.

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 Each Monday, Tiffany posts a message that provides positive energy and tips for eating more mindfully. The purpose of the weekly message is to reinforce the ideas from the talks and classes that are a part of the Como Water Membership, and to further support those living the veg-centric lifestyle. To 
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VIDEO: Smoothies

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This month’s basic class is all about smoothies. It’s a video short with some basic smoothie tips and tricks. When you’re done watching it, check out some of my fav Como Water Smoothie recipes below! Have a great day!         Smoothie Round Up PB & J Smoothie Avocado 
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VIDEO: Tiff Talk–Instructions to the Cook

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 VIDEO: Instructions to the Cook HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! I hope you had a wonderful, safe, fun, delicious, and laughter-filled New Years eve and that 2015 is starting off right! I have cabbage and collards on the stove, jalapeño cornbread with guava “butter” in the oven, and black eyed peas/rice ready 
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VIDEO: Sauteed Greens

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 VIDEO: Sauteed Greens!  In this basic video cooking class, you’ll learn how to make the best sautéed greens ever. They keep their bite, but are tender and still full of nutrients. Check it out and afterwards, check out a variation on this basic technique using tatsoi and sesame seeds. Just 
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VIDEO: Popcorn

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VIDEO: Popcorn! In this video short, I show you how to take popcorn from boring to amazing. There’s a couple of 12 second tricks that help you do so, and when all is said and done, they cost about 12 cents too. Salty or sweet. Inexpensive. Crazy quick. And totally 
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From Type A to Type B+

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Each Monday, Tiffany posts a message that provides positive energy and tips for eating more mindfully. The purpose of the weekly message is to reinforce the ideas from the talks and classes that are a part of the Como Water Membership, and to further support those living the veg-centric lifestyle. To 
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3 Minutes to Mindfulness

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 Each Monday, Tiffany posts a message that provides positive energy and tips for eating more mindfully. The purpose of the weekly message is to reinforce the ideas from the talks and classes that are a part of the Como Water Membership, and to further support those living the veg-centric lifestyle. To 
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VIDEO: Mac & Cheez

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Advanced Cooking Video: Mac & Cheez This is one of the few recipes that I cannot take credit for at all. It’s a creation that my sis came up with and it has rocked my world every Thanksgiving for the past four years! It’s a vegan mac & cheez, and 
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