Gratitude Leads to Happiness

Even when time are challenging we can all find something to be grateful for. Even if it is as simple as a safe drive to the grocery store.  Studies show that people who recognize gratitude on a daily basis also feel happiness more often and more easily. A gratitude journal is a great tool in […]

3 reasons to fall for Butternut Squash

Sweet, packed with nutrients, and easy to prepare, butternut squash is great in soups, as a pureed side dish, or in a chunky Thai green curry.

Organic or Not: The Dirty Dozen and The Clean Fifteen

The 12 Fruits and Vegetables Most Likely to Be Contaminated with Dangerous Pesticides If you have limited availability of organics or are keeping a careful eye on foods costs, it pays to be aware of when choosing organics matters more and when it’s less critical. Remember that eating conventionally-grown produce is far better than not eating […]

Fail to Plan, or Plan to Fail? You decide!

March is National Nutrition Month. Can you guess the most important factor in eating right? More important than antioxidants, grams of sugar, or even calories?With so many diet plans and experts proclaiming “This is the way..”, how do you get to your own way of eating right? What one thing can you do to ensure […]

GINGER, CHICKEN AND COCONUT SOUP

Known as Tom Gi Kaa, this classic Thai soup is rich with coconut milk and intensely flavored with ginger and lemongrass. You can

How Do You Like Them Apples?!?

Fresh picked apples at Harvest time When apples are in season, there are a wide range of varieties to choose from. Red Delicious, Gala, and Fuji are crisp and juicy all by themselves. For baking, a nice balance of sweet and tart flavors can be made by combining Rome Beauties with Granny Smiths. For use […]

Rice Noodle Salad

Rice Noodles are great because you just soak them in warm water while you assemble the rest of the ingredients you will be using. Some of the most interesting dishes come from rummaging around in the fridge and letting what you find spark an idea. I call this ” Somethin’ Outta Nothin’ “… Using little […]

Stuffed Chicken Breast with Spinach and Feta

Stuffed chicken breasts are common in country style cooking. They are easy to assemble, in spite of their sophisticated appearance… You can assemble these ahead of time if you’re having friends over. They also travel well if you are going to a potluck. The beautiful presentation guarantees you will be the hero either way.

Seasonings Made Simple – Indian Inner Peace

Indian Inner Peace Note: this is part 3 in a 4 part series – search tag “seasonings” to see all posts. Indian cuisine features a rich blend of spices. I could spend an hour just closing my eyes and savoring the scent of each of them. Cumin, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, all so hypnotic! Each […]

Are you following the path to health in the grocery store?

You can significantly benefit your health and vitality simply by changing your grocery store shopping pattern. Most people spend the majority of their time in the aisles — where sugary cereals, salty snacks, prepackaged foods, and frozen treats lurk. Rather, spend 80%-90% of your time along the perimeter of the store. There you’ll find fruits, […]