The Enlightened Table

Hallloween Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Nicole — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:19:43 +0000

We are now entering into the shorter days and longer nights of the winter season. Nature is pulling back in, the yang energy of warmer months converts to the more yin energy of the cooler months. Most animals begin to hunker down and rest… but we human animals… we start speeding up with holiday shopping [...]

What’s for Breakfast?

Nicole — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:37:15 +0000

At a recent workshop I was asked,”So, what do you eat for breakfast?” I paused. Why? Because sometimes my breakfast choices are things like soup. Not the sort of thing you want to just blurt out in public. And becasue we all need to discover what is the best breakfast for us. We’ve all heard it’s the [...]

Warming Autumn Broccoli Soup

Nicole — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:32:37 +0000

Here’s a simple recipe to warm you up. It’s packed with protein and calcium. Ingredients 1 head of Broccoli -chopped 2-3 cloves of Garlic – diced loosely 2 TBS Ghee 1 Onion 1-3 cups of vegetable stock (make it at home ahead of time by sautéing onions, celery, carrots and turnips, add water (3-6 cups) [...]

My film about New York on September 11, 2001

Nicole — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:24:02 +0000

In honor of the 10th year of remembering New York on September 11, 2001, I thought I’d share a less sensationalized film I made during the events of that day. This event changed many lives, clarifying priorities and crystallizing dreams. As a result, many got married, broke up, moved to places they’d always dreamed of. [...]

How do we Soothe Ourselves?

Nicole — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:12:15 +0000

This morning I woke up at 3:30 and could not get back to sleep. My jaw was tense, I felt a general feeling of unease, and so after 30 minutes of tossing and sighing, I just simply got up and started my day. In fact, I’m writing to you now form my meditation spot in [...]

Rawkos! A travel food.

Nicole — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:46:25 +0000

Happy Labor Day weekend! It’s time to celebrate all the toil and sweat you’ve put into you’re year. Here’s a fantastic recipe that will keep you in the summer mode. This is a popular favorite from my Seasonal Cleanses (Join me in September for a healthy kick-start)–It’s great food to travel with and requires NO COOKING. [...]

Tasty Harvest and Seasonal Eating

Nicole — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 22:37:09 +0000

Harvest season is upon us – the time when our foods need the least amount of effort to prepare and bring us the most taste and delight. I’m talking, lightly steamed or raw, a little bit of olive oil, some herbs, a dash of salt – yum. Check out my mid-summer bean salad recipe. We’re [...]

Mid-Summer Bean Salad

Nicole — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 22:33:27 +0000

Fresh, filling, delicious and energizing. Seasonal eating is at it’s peak right now. And we have a good harvest season ahead of us. Beans are great for stabilizing blood sugar, supplying protein, energy and fiber. They help reduce cholesterol, support the kidneys, heart, and promote good gut health. Mid-Summer Bean Salad 1-2 cups organic white [...]

Bring on the BBQ – 7 Simple Tips to Savor Summer

Nicole — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 01:13:02 +0000

Let’s face it. The last thing any of us want to hear at a BBQ is a list of “shouldn’t haves”. Eating cleaner and healthier most of the time – gives us room to enjoy ourselves at parties and celebrations without guilt or negative side effects. Here are 7 simple tips to help you enjoy [...]

The OK Corral is looking healthy!

Nicole — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 01:04:53 +0000

On Friday I had the honor of kicking off Party City’s Wellness Program. It’s fantastic to work with companies who value their employees and promote wellness! These are some of the early adopters and industry leaders. Way to go! In addition to the monthly wellness workshops hosted by yours truly, they’ve put together an on-site [...]