• Cherry Basil Almond Sauce

    I love food. I love the freedom it gives me, as an artist, to express myself and try new and unusual things. A majority of my recipes commonly stem from an idea while I’m shopping, after seeing an item that inspires me. This past week, that food item was these luscious, organic cherries I found at whole foods in Detroit. I immediately thought cherries and almonds and was hooked from there.   I knew that I was also in the mood to cook with fish so I picked up some fresh Icelandic cod to use as my protein. Icelandic things continue to inspire me and constantly remind me of my trip there so I like to buy them whenever I can. I then invited my mother and father over for…

  • Homemade Pop Tarts

    Often times, I find myself rushing out of the door in the morning, cramming down whatever I deem acceptable as a meal so that I can get something in my stomach. I wanted to create something easy to make and easy to eat, on the go, that wouldn’t leave a mess in my car while driving to work. As I was pondering finger food for breakfast, I had seen many at-home pop tart recipes on the web but all of them required making the dough. Don’t get me wrong, I love making things from scratch but there are a few things I don’t mind buying already made, like pie crust. Additionally, buying the crust pre-made makes for a faster creation of these wonderful little tarts. These pop tarts are easy,…

  • A first attempt at juicing!

    Today started my first attempt at juicing! As I near the end of my first day I am not feeling 100% but not bad either. What I am beginning to like about juicing is the prework. The juicer that I am using has a small feed chute so I have to take the time to chop everything up prior to juicing it. Taking time to enjoy my meals as I like to think. This mornings first drink was rather lovely, pictured above, it was: 3 carrots 1 green apple 1” piece of ginger Because of the carrots the whole thing came out with a rather orange color but it was mighty, mighty tasty. The hardest part, so far, about juicing is my intense craving for solid food. Earlier today my…

  • Lunch “gazpacho” juice!

    A really hearty juice that is definitely more savory than sweet. It’s almost like drinking gazpacho itself! 4 plum tomatoes (I used two larger tomatoes) 1/4 red onion 1 cup, chopped parsley 2 stalks of celery 1 lime 2 red bell peppers 1 cucumber Aside from being savory, the lime in this juice really brightens it up. It dances with the parsely delicately on your tongue to create flavors you wouldn’t dream of finding in a typical juice. It’s very filling and has just the right amount of lime to compliment the heartyness of the tomatoes and onion. Nicole St. John www.nstjohn.com

  • Introducing Nicole St. John Hamborsky

    My name is Nicole St. John Hamborsky. I’m a photographer and artist currently living in Grosse Pointe Park, MI, in a house that I purchased with my parents. I graduated from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit last year and am currently working for a well known computer company as a mobile technician. This past year has been a big one for me; I bought my first house, I started my first committed relationship, I got my first job out of college, and I finally quit smoking. I like to think of myself as healthy both mentally and physically and I am continuously working to improve myself daily. When I met Molly Beauregard I had no idea what joy and pleasure I would experience by being a part of…

  • Organic Curry Chicken Tacos

    I wanted to make chicken tacos the other night (mexican-style) but then realized I didn’t have any mexican seasoning left. I decided to improvise and use curry instead. I thought I might possibly be the first person to ever make curry chicken tacos, but definitely not. There are plenty of curry chicken taco recipes on the internet, and now mine is just one amongst them all! I made these for my family the other night and they absolutely loved them! The combination is amazing. Enjoy! 🙂 What you’ll need: 2 organic chicken breasts 1 handful of chives 1 onion 1 clove fresh garlic 1.5 tablespoons curry powder Guacamole Sour cream Olive oil Salsa Lettuce Rinse and cut chicken breasts into bite size pieces. Chop onions, chives, garlic. Heat a couple tablespoons…

  • 5 Steps to Brown Rice Almond Butter Porridge

    I love having something warm and nourishing for breakfast, especially with the change of season  and colder weather rolling around! This morning I made a super yummy brown rice almond butter porridge. If you already have left over brown rice, it should only take about 5 minutes to make. What you’ll need: Cooked brown rice Almond milk (homemade preferred) Roasted almond butter Nutmeg Cinnamon Optional: Honey or maple syrup Instructions: Take desired amount of rice (I used about 1 1/2 cups) and put it in a small pot. Put about half a cup or a little more of almond milk in with your rice. Put the lid on the pot and let the rice and almond milk simmer for about 2-3 mins, or until soft. Add 1 tablespoon almond butter…

  • Treeyo Coconut Curry

    Are you on a dairy free, sugar free and/or gluten free diet, but craving something that embodies a creamy, sweet and substantial flavor? Treeyo coconut curry will satisfy those exact cravings, while also nourishing your mind, body and soul! This recipe was introduced to me by my friend Doug, who also happens to be the founder of an awesome business, Treeyo Permaculture. I recommend accompanying this dish with brown basmati rice! What you’ll need: Serves 6 – Preparation: 35 minutes (Recommended organic) 3 sweet potatoes (I used japanese sweet potatoes but you can use the normal kind!) 2 onions 3/4 head of cauliflower 1 can coconut milk 3 tablespoons ghee or cultured butter 2 tablespoons curry powder 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger Sea…

  • Prep Your Garden for Winter and Plant Garlic!

    I absolutely LOVE garlic. If I didn’t know better, I’d try putting it on my ice cream. There are many things garlic LOVES, too! For instance, garlic loves to increase our blood flow. It naturally increases our body’s supply of hydrogen sulfide, which aids in lowering cholesterol levels. And on that note, I should mention that due to a history of high cholesterol in my family, I was diagnosed with high cholesterol at the age of 21. You should always be aware of your cholesterol levels, which can be abnormal even if you appear healthy. Changing my diet along with a healthy meditation and yoga practice has allowed me to maintain a healthy cholesterol level without medication. I also eat a ton of garlic, sometimes raw with a teaspoon of…

  • Murder Mouth: Life, Death and Dinner

    This past weekend I saw Murder Mouth at the Adventure Film Festival here in Boulder. I have to say it was the adventure that resonated with me the most. Follow the wildly endearing and expressive, Madeleine Parry (21 year old Writer and Director!) as she challenges herself to fathom the taste murder… ~Chelsea   “You can’t eat a steak without killing the cow. Madeleine loves her Greek family’s traditional lamb souvlaki but her friends claim that meat is murder. Well, Maddie’s never killed anything bigger than a spider, so she decides to reconnect the animal and the meal or never eat meat again. After talking to the people who slaughter animals for their livelihood Maddie is encouraged to do it herself, but, even if she can kill an animal, will…