This week I took part in a ‘mini-cleanse’, which was much needed after weeks and weeks of baking and recipe testing. Recently the editors of Martha Stewart Living put out Clean Slate, a cookbook and guide focused on clean eating. The book describes clean eating this way: “Start with fresh produce, whole grains, and lean proteins; prepare them simply, and take the time to share and enjoy them.” It also involves “focusing on every aspect of our meals – turning away from our screens and devices and avoiding other distractions, so we can savor the process of cooking and eating.” I like this mindset, and while I do cook a majority of our meals from scratch, they tend to be focused on dairy and carbs, especially in these cold winter months.
The book has a great variety of recipes; everything you’d need to get through the day. It also has a 3-day plan for a ‘mini-detox’ and a 21-day action plan. I started with three days, although I must admit I cheated a bit. The book has a serious detox that involves the same meals for each day, but I knew without some variety I would quit early. So I made smoothies each morning for breakfast (blueberry-green tea from the book, and this strawberry-basil one), soup for lunch (a pot of this Buckwheat Noodle Miso Soup with Bok Choy was perfect all three days), and Ginger-Scallion Chicken in parchment was a favorite for dinner. Afternoon snacks were also a must! Chai lattes with almond milk were perfect alongside chocolate bark, and garlic-herb yogurt cheese was the best way to enjoy a little dairy. Overall I thought the recipes were great, and I also felt great eating so well.
The kind folks at Martha Stewart Living are giving away a copy of Clean Slate, as well as a bottle of the Martha Stewart Essentials Women’s Mutli-Vitamin and the Hair, Skin & Nails vitamins! To enter the giveaway: leave a comment with your name and email address below.
The Martha Stewart Everyday Entertaining Collection is available exclusively at Macy’s.
Although I was provided with a copy of Clean Slate, all opinions are my own.
145 Comments
Julia waters
Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 4:38 pmI do the clean slate thing every year
Tara Lee
Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at 12:06 pmI adore Martha!
MelissaW
Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 11:47 pmYou had me at Martha.
Cory
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 3:56 pmIt’s been very hard eating healthy over this long winter! I’d love to check out the recipes included in the book! The ones you tried look and sound great!
Amanda
Monday, March 2, 2015 at 8:40 pmI’m always looking for new recipes to try that nourish my body! This is such a great find!!!
Andrea | Cooking with a Wallflower
Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 8:03 pmThe buckwheat noodle soup looks so delicious!
Virginia
Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 4:41 amSuch a nice offer. I really appreciate Martha’s work and yours, as well.
Jen
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 5:24 pmI would be so pumped to have this book. After eating all of the comforting foods this winter a detox is much needed. The recipes look so good.
Crystal
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 3:18 pmI love the cover of this book!
Isabella
Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 2:15 pmI love this! That soup looks SO GOOD. And perfect for the cold.
gayle gildehaus
Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 9:13 amI would love to read this book.
Elizabeth
Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 8:56 amthis book sounds great and the photos are lovely!
Jessy
Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 7:20 pmI watched the videos of the recipes on youtube and they look fantastic !
Laurie
Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 10:44 amI need to rediscover my Martha love. She lost me a few years back with some unkind comments about bloggers that was less than inclusive. Up until then I had nothing but praise and would jump to defend for this singular, tough and smart businesswoman.
abby ytzen-handel
Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 8:38 amSounds like a wonderful book, my family is very into clean eating (we have some disease / health concerns that we are contending with) and we are trying to move in that direction, this book would be a wonderful resource!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win it!
Jayne
Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 7:51 amIt does sound like a good book! I’ve been struggling with following through on my New Year’s resolution to eat better, and this may help.
Liz @ Floating Kitchen
Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 6:28 amSounds like a fantastic book!
Shaunie
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 11:59 pmHow nice! I would love this and great for the start of the year.
Steph Fields
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 8:40 pmIntense curiosity and a push toward clean eating has me wondering about this cookbook…
jodi hammond
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 6:46 pmi’ve been listening to my body..so i am going to respond by treating it better…which includes what you’ve listed…looking forward to it and to feeling and looking better…just in time to celebrate a new season!
Kara Merrill
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 1:20 pmI love this concept, and your pictures are gorgeous! Would love to win!
Katie Fitzpatrick
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 12:04 pmI have tried to start clean eating but always feel uninspired by the recipes I find online. This may the kick in the buns I need. Would love to win a copy!
Simone Sika
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 11:46 amI’d like to have a clean slate with the Clean Slate cookbook 🙂
Abigail I.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 11:42 amThe Miso Soup looks lovely! Would love to have this cookbook in my arsenal! Beautiful photography!
Janet
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 11:35 amI think Martha’s books are well done and helpful. I’d like to win this one.
Sara @ Cake Over Steak
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 11:21 amI’ve been seeing this book pop up everywhere online lately, and now I’m dying for a copy. That ginger-scallion chicken in parchment sounds like a real winner. Lovely photos as usual, Sarah!
Florence
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 11:18 amI’m new to your blog and luv it! Thx for the giveaway! I luv clean eating! Simple and easy!
Donna
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 10:57 amLooks like a good book to add to my collection!
Beth
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 8:15 amThanks for a chance to win this… I really would love to try this and the book looks great!
Seema
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 8:11 amChai lattes with almond milk sound heavenly!
Streusel, aka Tiffany
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 7:22 amAs a fellow blogger of baked delights I too have appreciated a ‘clean slate’ in January and February!
Emma
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 1:53 amI am definitely someone who needs to sort out her eating habits!
Dione
Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 7:13 pmThis book looks amazing! I’m always looking for recipe inspiration that tastes good and leaves me feeling good.
Camila
Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 10:06 amA great addition to my collection.
Sarah H
Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 8:57 amAdding this book to my list!
Anna
Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 6:28 amOh what a lovely giveaway – and just in time to keep the resolutions going…! Would be fantastic to win an get some Martha marvel on this side of the Atlantic
Evelyn
Monday, February 16, 2015 at 11:35 pmThese photos look fantastic, and the Clean Slate recipes sound amazing. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Jill
Monday, February 16, 2015 at 8:32 pmLast few weeks have been full of visitors, parties, entertaining, and eating, eating, eating – would love to give a cleanse like this a go!
natalie clagg
Monday, February 16, 2015 at 2:35 pmthis looks like a great book!
Nitika W
Monday, February 16, 2015 at 2:13 pmOh Martha can do no wrong! I have been eyeing that book for a while. Such a treat this would be!
June G.
Monday, February 16, 2015 at 1:54 pmI have been trying to eat clean, this book would definitely be helpful. Thank you for making the giveaway simple:)
June Gibbons
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Ashley
Monday, February 16, 2015 at 10:18 amOh! I have been wanting to read this cookbook! Here we are in February and I am still feeling the side effects of the holidays. Will add this to my list.
Amy
Monday, February 16, 2015 at 2:35 amLooks like a divine cookbook- would love a copy
Beth
Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 10:24 pm‘Clean eating’ would be a great way to start or re-start the new year! Thanks for the giveaway!
Carla Noelle
Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 9:56 pmPick me, please! 🙂 Thank you!