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Mayonnaise is an emulsification of egg yolk and oil. Though easily made, it does require a few preparations to be done just right. Unlike popular belief, it is a healthy sauce rich in nutrients and is used in a variety of recipes as a base, dip and dressing.

There are many recipes for mayonnaise -- some use flour to obtain the proper texture, others warm the yolk to kill the bacteria and increase the use time, and others use the whole egg.

My favorite recipe uses all organic ingredients (provided below):

3 Egg yolks

1 Cup sunflower oil

Hear the word licorice and you may be thinking of vibrant red, chewy candy. While the word may conjure up fond childhood memories of eating sweet treats, it is anything but a candy. It is, in fact, a root.

Tomatoes not only have great taste, but they add a vibrant red color to food in a way that few other fruits can. They taste great fresh, stewed, minced, or grilled. But just as tomatoes are useful in a combination of ways, they provide multiple health benefits to us. Beautiful tomatoes are good to the eyes, delicious to the palate, and good on the heart – in more ways than one.

Keeps Your Lovely Eyes Sharp

Andy Renard, Fermentation and Preservation Lead at Three Stone Hearth in Berkeley, California, told a group of parents and kids that “all my ferments sing to me,” through their bubbling and burping in the kitchen.

When I first journeyed off the grid I had to learn about keeping food the so-called “old-fashioned way.” Shopping is a little different when you trade in your refrigerator for a root cellar. However, root cellars are actually quite efficient. It's not that you have to change the way you eat, you simply have to change the way you shop. Root cellars are underground storage areas that stay at cool temperatures, even in the summer.

Liver cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the world. The liver spends all day and night detoxifying the chemicals that enter our body. Over time, the liver can become exhausted, which allows toxins to build up inside of it and cause damage to cells. This article describes three herbs that have the potential to prevent and treat liver cancer.

Licorice Starves Liver Cancer

I love travel, and I love food. However, my veganism complicates this natural pairing. It’s not that vegetables and grains and everything you need for an enjoyable vegan meal don’t flourish in almost every corner of the world. It’s just that exploring a country in which foregoing meat is an alien concept can present cultural and logistical challenges. It also requires that we view our dietary choices from a new perspective.

Gathering with friends for some backyard grilling is a favorite summer activity. The smell of food roasting with a refreshing beverage in hand – what’s not to love?! While everyone has their favorites that just taste better on the BBQ, it is almost always guaranteed there will be a few ears of corn roasting.

Healthy Chocolate Smoothie *Vegan Recipe*

(Serves 4)

Looking for a tasty treat to cool off with that isn’t packed full of sugar? Give this smoothie a try! It’s quick and easy to make, but oh-so-satisfying. The rich cocoa powder, cinnamon and subtle sweetness of maple syrup may taste like an indulgence, but this smoothie is packing some real protein and nutrients; silken tofu, banana and almond milk all come together to make the perfect start (or end) to your busy summer days.

Ingredients:

In the midst of summer heat, the last thing you want to do is turn the oven on, right? Don’t sweat it; I have the perfect solution. Leave the sushi rolling to the master chefs and opt for a vegan, gluten-free sushi bowl instead! These easy, delicious bowls bursting with all of the traditional flavors of your favorite veggie sushi roll will leave your tummy full and your home cool.

Makes 4 bowls

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups short-grain rice (rinsed)

1 ½ cups plus 2 tbs. water

8 tsp. rice vinegar

1 ½ tbs. sugar

½ tsp. salt