Mango Sorbet with Thai Basil and Coconut

On sweltering summer days, I get to thinking about island vacations and white sand beaches...because if the weather insists on being 100°F with the humidity, I'd like the option to cool off every 5 minutes in aqua oceans or tranquil pools.  It's only right.  Recent island visions gave me cravings for island fruit.  Although I … Continue reading Mango Sorbet with Thai Basil and Coconut

How to Cut a Mango the Easy Way

Cutting mangoes used to be a big pain for me.  I would peel the skin from the mango and then attempt to cut it.  Aaaaargh!  The difficulty!  The mess!  The danger!  Then a good friend of mine--who grew up in the Philippines surrounded by mangoes--showed me the proper way to get the job done.  Now, … Continue reading How to Cut a Mango the Easy Way

Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead: A Documentary

*Please do not use the contact form on this website to send a message to Joe.  Use this form to contact him instead.  Thank you!*  Fat, sick, and nearly dead. That was the condition Joe Cross lived in until he decided to take charge of his health and his life.  Joe, a successful businessman from … Continue reading Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead: A Documentary

2 Green Smoothies, 6 Ways to Enjoy Them

[tweetmeme] During this cleanse, I've been experimenting with smoothies.  I've managed to discover some tasty concoctions while getting in a remarkable amount of dark leafy greens!  To those of you who have never had a green smoothie, try to keep an open mind.  It's not like drinking wheat grass, which anyone will admit tastes exactly … Continue reading 2 Green Smoothies, 6 Ways to Enjoy Them