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
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
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
Silly question, right?! I mean…who doesn’t want better results from the time they spend exercising? So how do we get better results? You know some of the factors: proper workout structure gradual increase in intensity or volume adequate rest & recovery. But there’s another factor you might not have considered…and, if done regularly, it’ll improve
We all need inspiration at times. Believe me…I get it. I’m always looking online for interesting exercise ideas, new swim workouts, you name it! So, in the spirit of sharing, here are my weight workouts from this week! I do Lower Body on 1 day & then Upper Body on another. Give a try &
Moo Shu Pork is one of my fav Chinese dishes. But it is a bit time-intensive to make. This is why I am so happy to have found this dish! It is a super flavorful, super-fast Moo Shu alternative perfect for a weeknight dinner! Ingredients 1 lb sausage, with or without casing (I really like chorizo!)
Oh, to sleep like a baby…or a kitten (as the case may be)! Do you wish for better sleep? I know I sure do. I don’t have a sleep disorder (like insomnia or apnea), but I do find that my sleep quality is irregular – some nights it’s great, some nights it’s not. While our
Truth – I LOVE pickled things. Well…real truth…I love pickled things…EXCEPT for pickles! That’s what makes this recipe so awesome. It has all the stuff I love about pickled foods (crunchy, vinegary, tangy goodness), but it’s not pickles! And frankly, these onions & jalapenos are just so darn good on everything. My mouth is watering just
I just completed a backpacking trip in the Sawtooths where we covered 7 miles on Day 1 & 13 miles on Day 2. This was an amazing trip full of spectacular wilderness scenery & high mountain lakes. Aside from the mileage, my biggest challenge was fueling. For this trip I had several requirements for my food: Lightweight