Last week, I embarked on my first juice cleanse. Before I delve into why, let me throw out a few caveats for the hardcore purists out there. I’m calling it a juice cleanse because I drank mostly juice. I did however, have a smoothie, homemade vegetable broth, and the occasional
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Thyme-Scented Berry Pops
Posted by Tiffany Griffin
Last pops for herbs and spices month (but don’t you worry! They’ll be more pops in August!). I am a sucker for herbs and fruit–basil and pineapple, watermelon and mint, you name it. I added a hint of earthiness to these berry pops by using a bit of thyme simple
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Strawberry Mango Coconut Pops
Posted by Tiffany Griffin
I am happy to announce that I just got back from one of the best weekends that I’ve had in a loooooooonnnnngggg time! It was full of peace and positive energy and I feel totally rejuvenated and ready to blog again! Woop, whoop! As you know, June was supposed to
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Strawberry-Mint Spelt Shortbread
Posted by Tiffany Griffin
First, thank you all for your positive wishes on my move. I am in my new place, most of my boxes are unpacked (and not one broken dish to report!), and slowly but surely I am getting settled! Now, what you came here for… the yum, yums. “Diversify your grains”
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Vegan Banana Split Cake
Posted by Tiffany Griffin
I’m assuming I’m not the only one out there who has seen the Ben & Jerry’s documentary. But I may be the only person out there who has watched it twice… in one night … back to back… I watched it twice, not because I am obsessed with Chunky Monkey
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Carrot-Ginger Smoothie … and LOTS of Updates!
Posted by Tiffany Griffin
I kept the “recipe” short and sweet because I have a lot to share with you today! First, I found an apartment!!! For those of you who follow Como Water regularly, you know that I am moving to a new city and that I have been looking for an apartment
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Strawberry Banana Bundt
Posted by Tiffany Griffin
As I sat in my living room craving blueberry cake donuts with only strawberries on hand, I was forced to make a split second decision (cravings are imminent!). Would I seriously trek all the way across town to Dunkin Donuts? Or would I be the responsible food blogger and make
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Batida de Guayaba
Posted by Tiffany Griffin
I had every intention of posting a recipe yesterday. Every intention. But after a week at home and traveling for the earlier part of the day, the only thing I could think of after grocery shopping and yoga class, was gastronomic therapy. So, I took a long shower, laced myself
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Strawberry Chamomile Granita
Posted by Tiffany Griffin
I have a tendency to go on kicks… and I’m on two kicks right now. Kick #1… a Cosby Show kick. While in Ann Arbor, I met up with a friend who said that she was watching the Cosby Show from first episode to last. I was intrigued… and found
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Two Smoothies and A TON of Gratitude
Posted by Tiffany Griffin
There are a few monumental moments in a food blogger’s life. The food bloggers among us know what they are… 1) your first comment from a non-family member/friend (I have Sandra to thank for this!), 2) your first foodbuzz friend (I have Chef Dennis to thank for this!), 3) the
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Watermelon-Ginger Soup … and Lightlife!
Posted by Tiffany Griffin
During my second trip to Brazil, I traveled to Salvador, Bahia to work in an orphanage with children who were HIV positive. When not at the orphanage, I spent much of my time in Pelourinho, the historic city center, which means ‘whipping post,’ as it was once the center of
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