Christmas countdown is on! I am feeling pretty good with all that I have accomplished so far. I am by no means completely ready for the holidays and the convergence of kids all coming home, but I am steadily getting there. I actually started wrapping gifts this year in October! This was a first for …
Have you noticed your regular grocery bill going up, up, up? I sure have! Everytime I go to the grocery store, it seems that the total cost keeps getting higher. Our budget has sure taken a hit with the higher cost of food. Well, today I am sharing tips about creating a Thanksgiving feast on …
This avocado based sauce mixed with bright herbs is simply delicious. It is full of vitamins, minerals, and heart-healthy unsaturated fats. I love topping my chicken and veggie-filled rice pilaf with a dollop of this sauce. You can use this sauce as a dessing, topping, or even dip. So much goodness found in this Green …
No matter where you live, you have an intimate, ongoing relationship with your weather. What happens outside affects you inside your home and within you too. Consider how your life shifts as the seasons of the year phase in or out. You can take advantage of these seasonal changes to make each season special and …
Oh wow! Today I have some delicious and easy new ideas for you to add to your weekly menu! I always love chatting with Registered Dietitian Annessa Chumbley. Annessa is busy mom, TV anchor, recipe creator, and spokesperson, that puts nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle first and foremost in her menu planning. Fast, delicious, and …
This award winning apple crisp recipe has been in my recipe book for over 40 years! One of my visits to the Gravenstein Apple Fair in Sebastopol during high school (Yes, that was more than 40 years ago.) yielded this recipe. This was the blue ribbon winner of apple desserts that year, and I have …
Since the beginning of the pandemic, my party throwing days have been very limited! Last spring though, I was able to throw a literary themed bridal party for a friend. Since my friend met her future husband when they both worked at a local bookstore – a literary themed party seemed the way to go. …
Are you seeking more peace in your life? Many of us have had negative or traumatic experiences that have left us feeling angry, hurt, or disjointed in some way. I know that I have experienced a lot of loss. In the past year, I have unexpectedly lost loved ones. People I know and care about …
There are many reasons that people adopt a plant-based diet. For some it is about animal welfare, the environment, or health. For me eating more plant-based meals and days is about my health. Not that the other reasons don’t deserve merit, it’s just that my personal driving force is my overall health. I really don’t …
I am calling this scrumptious bowl the Green Goddess Grain Bowl because it is filled with delicious greens, hearty grains, and it made me feel like a goddess while enjoying it. This meal is all about self-love – loving yourself enough to take the time to fuel your body with delicious and nutritious foods. As …
