Change. A necessary, but disconcerting concept. As humans we crave the opposite. We seek predictability & habituation primarily because, when we can count on things to be a certain way, we don’t have to put as much effort into them. Instead we can coast…we can take the easy route…we can be efficient. Although “taking the
Vinegar is having a renaissance. It’s quickly becoming the new “in” food – especially apple cider vinegar. Studies have suggested that consuming vinegar can fight obesity, improve blood sugar levels & calm acid reflux. Personally…I just like the taste!! Here’s a great recipe to not only up your vinegar intake, but also eat more of those
Here’s an EASY Fall-oriented recipe for you – homemade applesauce! Not only will you have a really tasty (and healthful) side dish or dessert…but your house will smell A-MA-ZING as well. Enjoy! Ingredients 5 lbs apples (about 16 medium), cored & diced (see NOTES) 1 c apple juice 1-3 cinnamon sticks 2-4 t whole cardamom
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, right? Well, these photos are worth about 90 pounds! I was a bridesmaid in my brother’s wedding in 2005 & when the pictures came back, I had to face reality – the image I held of myself in my head did not remotely resemble what the
I had no idea that November is National Gratitude Month! Apparently this has been “a thing” since 2015. Truthfully, it makes perfect sense – November…Thanksgiving…being thankful…practicing gratitude. I would argue that now, more than ever, gratitude is needed. Stress is high, holidays are coming, supply chains are backed up, the pressure is on to “get
I know…I know…MORE pumpkin recipes! I apologize to those of you who are pumpkin haters…but I dearly LOVE pumpkin & can’t get enough!! So, here ya go – one more pumpkin recipe. A big thanks to my friend, Kerry Flaker for turning me onto this amazing, hearty, pumpkin-y bread! Ingredients 1-1/2 c sugar 1 c
I greatly enjoy the chance to highlight the successes of my clients. And this column is no different. But the successes of these two athletes took a strange turn. Their successes are not defined by their finish times…as this race had no finishers. Unfortunately their big day, their Ironman, the race they’ve been working towards for 10
Seasonal eating is something that I really enjoy doing. I like the idea of having certain foods only when they’re at their peak. Because I don’t eat them regularly I find that, when they do come into season, I enjoy them so much more! Such is the way with winter squashes. Enjoy this fun recipe! Ingredients
Ghouls, Goblins & Monsters all sweep the streets on the last night of October. You prep your kiddos to be scary, cute, fun & cool for a chance to stay up late & get candy! Halloween is the one night you get to be someone (or something) else, walk alongside people in your community, subject
I love to read – fiction, non-fiction, self-help, autobiographies, biographies…whatever. Give me a book & a comfy chair & I’m happy for hours! Now that the weather is turning chillier & the house is so toasty & warm…it’s a great time to read. If you’re looking for a few ideas, here is my Top 5