winter smoothie

Beets Are in Season! Boost Your Energy + Stamina

Ellie Prince February 16, 2018
Oven Baked Beet Chips healthy recipe | Girlfriend is Better
Photo courtesy: A Healthy Perspective | Recipe: Oven Baked Beet Chips

Valentine’s Day is over, but we’re still riding the “red” train!  The best part of the day for us (we all agreed) was giving and receiving treats.  However, it may be time to trade in your sugar goodies for nature’s sweet veggie instead. Beets are officially in season and the delicious, hearty, root vegetable is surprisingly easy to bake with. It is […]

Persimmons Add Festivity + Fiber to Boring Old Breakfasts

Ellie Prince December 8, 2017
Toasted Persimmon Coconut Porridge | Persimmons recipes | Girlfriend is Better
Photo courtesy: Fanny the Foodie | Recipe: Toasted Persimmon Coconut Porridge

Why are pumpkins getting all the hype? Persimmons are Fall’s most underrated fruit and work well in sweet or savory conditions. The Vitamin A and C rich darlings are wonderful as toppings or on their own. If you’re heading out to the Farmer’s Market this weekend, add a couple to your list! Persimmons in Season In our LA Farmer’s Market […]