In 2009 my parents, my daughter & I traveled to South Africa, Botswana & Zambia (back to the village where I was born!). The sights, the sounds & the animals (of course) were memorable. But so was the food! After experiencing South African Bobotie firsthand, I quickly found a recipe that would help me to recreate
I came across a quote the other day that got me thinking. The truth may be puzzling. It may take some work to grapple with. It may be counterintuitive. Carl Sagan The older I get the more I agree with this concept that life is counterintuitive. The more life I live the less secure I
Brussels sprouts. These little gems have gotten a really bad rap. So many people THINK they don’t like them. And truthfully…if you’ve only had them boiled…I’m right there with ya! Blech!! In fact, boiling them (or overcooking them) actually enhances the bitter flavor that most of us dislike. But…if you roast them…well now…EVERYTHING changes! Roasting
“Whether you’re an athlete or an everyday exerciser, often overlooked is the role that tight pelvic floor muscles play in creating pain or dysfunction. As a physical therapist with additional training in pelvic floor rehabilitation, a passion of mine is working with patients on pelvic floor health. There are many reasons someone may seek pelvic
When the weather turns colder, I start to crave hot, hearty soups. This Jamaican Carrot Soup fits the bill perfectly! Because this soup is spicey & crazy tasty, it can also easily fit into your Thanksgiving or Christmas feasts!! Serves 10 Ingredients Soup 5 T unsalted butter 2 lbs carrots, thickly sliced 1 onion, thinly
As an endurance coach, I spend a lot of time helping athletes with all kinds of skill sets. We spend time improving techniques like running, swimming, cycling, weightlifting, mobility, positive thinking, & focusing. But there’s one particular skill set that needs more attention than all the others…and it surprises athletes because it seems like it
It’s pumpkin season – perhaps my favorite food time of year!!! When these lovely orange globes hit the stores, I look forward to making all things pumpkin! (If you too love pumpkin, check out my recipes for Kerry’s Pumpkin Bread, Pumpkin Cheesecake & Fall Pumpkin Scones [which I made last weekend!]) This year, however, I sent
“Remember back in the day when picking out shoes for running was not so technical? Luckily, things are very different now. If I only knew then what I know now about fitting shoes for activities…I may have actually enjoyed track & running more!! The good news is that all the available new technology makes it
Fall is apple pickin’ season! I love heading to the fruit stands this time of year because they are filled with such a large variety of apples. Everything from Pink Ladies to Fujis to Honeycrisps…they’re all so tasty! It makes selecting apples for pie that much more difficult…but somehow, I managed…! I tried new recipes
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