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Shop local, fresh, and support small business! Get out of the UV lit grocery stores and chat with some real farmers in the glorious sunshine. I don't know about you but I actually like knowing where my food comes from and shopping directly at the farm is the best way to assure this!

This unique find is at 5251 Hayvenhurst Avenue in Encino.

Filling up my basket with seasonal fruits and vegetables "seasonal!"...some of us in Cali don't really get this since food is shipped from all over to our huge supermarkets. Shopping seasonally actually cuts down the cost of transportation, reduces the toxins that these big semis produce and allows for a variety of cooking experiments all year long!

The staff at Tapia are passionate and knowledgeable about what they do. These people know their food and often interesting ways to prepare it! Stop in and ask them their secrets!

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I was first introduced to this very interesting lettuce last year by my amazing friend, Melinda Soderling. I love salad but sometimes I get sick of the same old spinach. This mache lettuce adds a new sharp flavor to the salad menu! It is super easy to make, great for sharing, and great for lunch on the go!

Serves: 2 as a main dish, 4 as a side dish

Ingredients:

• 1 bag of Trader Joe's Mache lettuce, washed
• 1 1/2 c sliced cherry tomatoes
• 2 medium avocados
• 4 tbsp walnut oil
• 4 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• blacked crushed pepper

Directions:

1. Pull off the root of each mini-bunch of Mache lettuce (you can keep them on, I just like them separate).
2. Cut the avocado meat into cubes.
3. In a large bowl combine Mache, avocado, and sliced cherry tomatoes.
4. In a small dish combine walnut oil, red wine vinegar, and garlic. Mix thoroughly.
5. Pour dressing over the salad. Top with crushed black pepper. Toss salad, mixing dressing evenly.
6. Serve up and enjoy! :)

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Water...one of the healthiest things that you can give yourself. Whether you are trying to loose weight, looking for more energy, healthier skin, or healthier internal organs you need to pay attention to your water intake!

What is the first thing you do when you wake up? Turn on the coffee pot? Reach for a 5 Hour Energy? STOP and reach for 2 8-oz glasses of water! Your body is working so hard all night long repairing cells, restoring the body's internal functions, and detoxing. These all take so much energy and you got it...WATER!

So what is the water challenge?? Start your day chugging down at least two glasses of water before eating breakfast or reaching for the caffeine! Can you do it?

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Water...one of the healthiest things that you can give yourself. Whether you are trying to loose weight, looking for more energy, healthier skin, or healthier internal organs you need to pay attention to your water intake!

What is the first thing you do when you wake up? Turn on the coffee pot? Reach for a 5 Hour Energy? STOP and reach for 2 8-oz glasses of water! Your body is working so hard all night long repairing cells, restoring the body's internal functions, and detoxing. These all take so much energy and you got it...WATER!

So what is the water challenge?? Start your day chugging down at least two glasses of water before eating breakfast or reaching for the caffeine! Can you do it?

Get more Tips @

NoStove.NoOven.NoProblem.