One thing I really enjoy after a long day of work, is coming home and chopping vegetables. Whether I am making up a big pot of vegetable soup, tossing a green salad, or prepping vegetables to be roasted – I really enjoy the process of readying veggies. The colors, the freshness, and perhaps just the …
I have always loved cooking alongside my children. I also have fond memories of cooking with my parents. We all know that food brings people together, but it can be so much more than sitting down at the table. It really starts in the kitchen – or even the grocery store as well shop for …
Hello, February! I feel like I am coming out of a winter hibernation! Yes, I have been very quiet on my blog for sometime. Life has been as busy as usual, but my energy has been spent on taking care of myself, growing my health coaching business, learning more about emotional eating and how to …
I had a chance to chat with nutrition expert Bonnie Taub-Dix to discuss new food trends for 2023 with special information on some new Almond Breeze products. Not only a top nutritionist, Bonnie is a foodie, mom of three and grandmother—in addition to being a reliable resource for network TV—Bonnie loves cooking and sharing her knowledge and …
Two years ago, I had a huge epiphany. Diets don’t work. I know that phrase has been around for a long time, I think there are probably books with that title, but I was a lifetime dieter. I was constantly in search of the perfect diet that would transform my body into the body of …
Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere! How I love the sweet aroma of sweet pumpkin baking in the oven. To be honest, I have been watching way too much the of Great British Bake Off lately! So the mix of watching the bakers go all out on their show stoppers, mastering the technical challenge, and sharing their signature …
A “Hello” to October means “Hello” to Halloween. As a parent and teacher, I know first-hand the excitement Halloween brings! So today I am sharing some of my kid, family, and just-for you friendly halloween fun with my No Tricks, Just Treats – A Halloween Roundup post. No Tricks, Just Treats – A Halloween Roundup …
We all need a boost sometimes. Life is full of emotional seasons – season of joy, seasons of sorrow; seasons of energy, seasons of fatigue; seasons of calm, seasons of overwhelm; seasons of confidence; seasons of worry – to name just a few of the emotions we tide throughout our days. Scientists tell us there …
I think of September and October as the lull before the holiday storm! I start preparing mentally, emotionally, and even financially for the upcoming holiday whirlwind by simplifying my life now! Have you noticed the Christmas displays already popping up in the stores?!? Crazy! I tend to believe that I have already simplified my life …
Vegan Mexican Chocolate pie – oh my! This dessert is rich, silky, and oh-so chocolatey. A friend today asked me what makes it Mexican? The chocolate? Then she took a bite and sighed, “Oh. there’s a bit of cinnamon in there! Delicious!” There is even a dash of red chili peppers, but I admit, I …
