Recently I’ve been blessed to have a bunch of athletes come on as new clients – either doing swim lessons and/or coaching. I love the start-up phase. It’s exciting to help folks acclimatize to doing things in ways that are often very new & VERY different from what they’ve been used to. The first few
I know…I know…I’m on a green chopped-up herby kick (see Pistachio Mint Pesto recipe from a few weeks ago)! It’s what I do when Spring comes around. All those greenies are so fresh & fragrant…and the lemons are tart…and put together it all tastes like Spring smells. New. Bright. Floral. Try this lovely gremolata on
Mind vs Body Which one is more important for learning? It’s a great question…and generally our answer depends upon what we’re doing. School learning? Mind, right? Sport learning? Well…body, of course! I recently read a groundbreaking book that supports my idea that combining mind & body enhances learning. In his book, The Perfect Wrong Note: Learning
Spring is springing!! What better way to celebrate the end of a dark, cold Winter than by baking up a batch of sunny, fresh lemon rosemary scones! Lemon & rosemary – two of my favorite tastes…and they taste even better together. Give a try & I guarantee you’ll be singing the praises of Spring! Ingredients
Basil pesto is one of my favorite things to make. But what’s a cook to do when the Summer basil’s not yet ready? Make other kinds of pesto – of course! In case you didn’t know, the word “pesto” originates from the Genoa word “pesto” which means to “pound” or “crush”. Typically comprised of 5
There is NOTHING like fresh pasta. The texture of I-just-channeled-my-Italian-grandmother-to-make-these-noodles is so different – chewy, soft, supple. And while it does take a bit of work (and some specialty equipment – a food processor & a manual pasta machine), when you bite into your handmade pasta, you won’t want anything else! Take the time –
Learning…it’s never a linear process. Our human brains are amazing, but they are not computers. We can’t simply put the info in & expect things to be repeatable & duplicatable. For most of us, learning is “one step forward, two steps back” approach where things get better one day & then seemingly worse the next.
With Spring comes a renewed desire to get things done. For me that includes tackling my continually-expanding reading list!! I always feel like I have way more books to read than I have time for. But…little by little…page by page…I do get a few read. Need a book idea or two? Check out my 2023
Salmon is such a great weeknight dinner. It’s quick to thaw, fast to cook, versatile to flavor & oh so good to eat! The only downside is that lots of salmon recipes seem to have sugary sauces that go on top. In my search for no-sugar recipes, I came across this one. It’s really quite
As some of you know I play piano. I’ve been taking lessons & playing in recitals for years & years & years & years…. Aside from my love for the instrument & classical music, I find my piano practice to be the perfect place to experiment & learn. When I try new practice & performance