No turkey on Thanksgiving? What ever shall you do?!

If you have a vegetarian guest coming to your Thanksgiving dinner this year and are worried about satisfying them, don't worry. There are plenty of other options, and any vegetarian going to a Thanksgiving dinner full of meat-eaters knows what they're getting themselves into anyway.

Just because you don't eat turkey, doesn't mean you have to skip your family's Thanksgiving meal this year, and there's no need to make Tofurkey to substitute the main course. Try one of these recipes that SFGate has provided. Just make sure to cook enough for everyone else at dinner, because it'll look so good that all the carnivores will think it's their side-dish!

Later this month I'll share my all-time-favorite Thanksgiving dish - jello salad with fresh fruit and sour cream! I can't wait...yum...

Feeling Sick? Eat this!

The unpredictable weather patterns in San Francisco have been making me feel a bit sniffly and watery lately. No matter how healthy you eat, sometimes you just can't beat a little cold. I recently felt the need to flush out my body at the first sign of an itchy throat, so I loaded up on antioxidants and cold weather comfort food.

My salad consisted of broccoli, avocado, sauteed bell peppers, and asparagus. I dipped some of the veggies in hummus for some protein, and slurped tomato soup to feel comfy when it was cold and drizzly outside.

The peach was dessert, and the Kombucha washed it all down. No, I'm not drinking the hippie tea. It is actually quite tasty and has a little bite to eat sip. My favorite flavors are Guava Goddess and Mango. If a name like Guava Goddess isn't convincing you, learn about the health benefits and the odd way the Chinese tea is made.

Tips to fight the sniffles this winter:
-Eat healthy and over-hydrate yourself! (It's easy to forget about water throughout the day, so consciously think of over-doing it and you should be spot on.)
-Drink antioxidant teas instead of coffee to keep you awake and warm without dehydrating or crashing. I really like Kukicha twig tea or basic Chai.
-Make sure to always bring a jacket and scarf. Even if you are just walking down the street, always be prepared for a wind chill in SF!
-Clean your work space, living space, kitchen, and bathroom frequently.
-And for your neighbors health too, please wash your hands.