The Fresh Blog
Lifestyle, Health, Nutrition & Inspiration from Luvo
Harissa: The New Sriracha
Posted by Ryan Abbott |
Hold onto your taste buds: a hot new condiment is coming to plates near you. Harissa is a paste made from roasted red peppers and serrano and other hot chili peppers, along with flavorings such as garlic, cumin, coriander seeds, caraway and lemon juice. It’s native to North Africa, especially Algeria, Libya and Tunisia, but it’s growing in popularity everywhere as an alternative, or complement, to the beloved sriracha sauce.… Read more »
The Healing Power of Bone Broth
Posted by Oli Maughan |
So I’m chilling out with my favorite hipster the other day and I’m all “Let’s get some soup ‘cause it’s cold.”
He’s like, “Oh, there’s this new bone broth place down the street that all the cool kids are talking about.”
And I’m all, “Bone broth? The stuff my Oma used to make with leftover over chicken scraps and the vegetables my sister and I didn’t eat?”… Read more »
Brinner: Breakfast for Dinner
Posted by Jessica G. |
Literally meaning to break the fasting period that began the prior evening after dinner, breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day, giving us the energy we need to get up and get going. Foods we associate with breakfast here in the west include eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, hashbrowns, and pancakes, usually served up with a side of juice and coffee. I think we can all agree that these breakfast foods are delicious, so why does it feel like you’re… Read more »
Healthy Snack Roundup
Our favorite Super Bowl snack recipes
Posted by Oli Maughan |
The only thing we loved more than watching the game this past Sunday was seeing all the healthier versions of traditional Super Bowl snacks popping up on Instagram. From perfectly plated veggies and dip to Buffalo-spiced popcorn, we’ve rounded up our favorites and added the play-by-play instructions so you can enjoy these anytime you like, not just during sporting events! … Read more »
Microwave Hacks
Posted by Ryan Abbott |
Most of us take microwaves for granted: they are just part of the kitchen scenery, along with the fridge and stove and knife block. It’s easy to dismiss the microwave oven as just a device to re-heat leftovers or pop popcorn. In fact, there is so much more the microwave can do—most of us have just scratched the surface of its usefulness. Here are a few of the amazing ways microwaves make life better.… Read more »
Luvo Hacks: Superbowl
Your game plan for a healthier Super Bowl
Posted by Oli Maughan |
The average Super Bowl watcher will eat 2,400 calories – and that’s just during the game alone! Click around our interactive game plan of winning Super Bowl snacks and finger foods for a healthier spin all your favorites.
Smoconut: The New ‘IT’ Seasoning
Posted by Oli Maughan |
On a recent Vancouver brunch adventure, I decided to switch up my regular routine of lining up for two hours outside a brunch spot a la Portlandia. Instead, I dropped by Culver City Salads brunch party over at the Juice Truck … Read more »