I connected with Constance Baker 4 years ago through the Instagram account of her boutique @weepahway. She sold curated vintage at music festivals and pop ups in 2009, then opened Weepah Way in Highland Park in 2014. Full disclosure, I rarely shop curated vintage, because like Constance, we both enjoy the experience of nosing through rags houses, dusty racks at thrift shops, eyeing/ editing the rails for quality fabrication and patina. Constance has The Most incredible eye, and her selfies wearing stylish outfits on Instagram became a delicious (and naughty) virtual shop. All I can say is quite a few drives across town to purchase “ugh that’s too good” pieces I knew would take years for me to find. Quite...
Anna Shipulina is an incredible artist, loving Mother, and her pieces are works of minimalist beauty. Last week I had the pleasure of visiting her at her studio, quietly taking in her personal magic at the wheel. "I am a creator, small business owner, wife, and a homeschooling mom. My journey into ceramics started 2 years ago after I took a class in a local community studio together with my son. "From the moment I entered the ceramics studio and sat at the wheel, I fell in love with clay and started my creative path in ceramics. So much so, that I recently started teaching ceramics. It gives me so much joy and happiness to introduce people to clay;...
The look is rustic and homey, so don’t fall out with worry if the pie crumbles a bit when serving. Pour on the vegan cream and smile. We’re talking laid back. Imagine yourself chilling out in Big Sur, eating the pie out of a bowl, while the waves crash in the background. My intention is a sensory experience of flavor, grounding, and refreshing. No jolts or rushes, rather a calming sense of satisfaction. Naked Apple Pie Crust 1 cup raw almonds 1/4 cup raw cashews 1 1/2 cups medjool dates de seeded and roughly chopped 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons good olive oil (not extra virgin, the flavor is too intense)...
As we move into the cooler months of Fall and Winter, who doesn’t like the rustic simplicity of Lasagne? Put some good old love into it, cooking a meal that makes your toes curl. A little effort goes a long way in the cookin’ and lovin’ department. As always, I recommend using organic produce and products for quality and higher nutritional value. Eggplant and Zucchini Lasagne Lasagne cooked as per the instruction on the packet Olive oil for frying Tomato sauce 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 eggplant sliced in thin wedges 3 zucchini sliced into thin wedges Large bunch of basil 1 onion finely chopped 1 carrot finely chopped 1 celery stalk finely chopped 1lb premium can...
Supreme Taco Salad This salad is a meal in itself. Light and refreshing, it's deceptively filling. The savory flavor is satisfying without the heaviness of meat. I have two options for you to prepare the nut meat. If you are new to raw foods, you might like to bake it for a more intense, meatier flavor. This is a great way to slowly transition into vegetarian meals. The other option is to use a dehydrator, warming the nut meat until crispy. Something to think about: Eating raw or dehydrated foods retains 100% of the nutritional value, while cooking over 150° diminishes nutritional value of food by 50%. Whenever possible, try to eat all food in its raw and freshest state....
