Melissa on January 10th, 2009

1 head of garlic; peeled, separated and chopped
1 bunch of parsley; cleaned and coarsely chopped
1 quart-Organic Chicken Broth (or Vegetarian Broth)
2 tbs. Olive Oil
Put olive oil in pan and gentle sauté garlic for 2 minutes over medium heat. Then add chicken broth and parsley and bring to gentle boil. Then lower heat and simmer for [...]

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Melissa on January 10th, 2009

Ingredients
2-3 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
¼ to ½ Red Onion, thinly sliced
1 Turnip OR Potato (not both), peeled and diced
2 Carrots, peeled and diced
1 Leek
1 Green Chili, sliced
3-4 garlic cloves, peeled and diced
1 tsp Chili Powder
1 tsp Coriander (ground)
1-2 cans Mixed Beans (Cannellini, Kidney or White Navy or other beans)
4 cups Organic Vegetable Stock and maybe [...]

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Melissa on December 2nd, 2008

One of the things I try to stress to my clients is the importance of reading the ingredient labels on the foods they are consuming.  Obviously, the more you are eating natural, whole foods (like vegetables, fruits, nuts, and grains) the better for you.  But, if a portion of your diet consists of something out [...]

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