The object of a new year is not that we should have a new year. It is that we should have a new soul. – G. K. Chesterton Hello friends, I hope that everyone is enjoying the beginning of this beautiful new year. Over the last few weeks, I have engaged in a lot of [...]
To most people, the day after Thanksgiving signals the start of the shopping season. To me, it is time to get busy in the kitchen! With Thanksgiving and the Holiday Living Foods Feast, I have been sharing healthy dishes with my friends and loved ones. And I am planning the menu for Christmas dinner this week! Of course, I wanted to [...]
The holidays are upon us. For those of you who buy gifts during this season, you can pass on the chaos of the crowds and racking up debt. Instead, save your money and time by choosing more thoughtful, simple gifts for your family, friends, and significant others. 1. Get a subscription to a CSA. What [...]
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Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and you all are enjoying the start of the holiday season! To continue the spirit of celebration and good eating, I am hosting a “Holiday Living Foods Feast” on December 9th. (What are “live foods” you ask? I’ll share a post on that topic this week. ) If you’re [...]
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It’s that time of year again. Bowls of rich eggnog and tranquilizing turkeys abound and temptation (in the form of plates of macaroni laden with extra cheese) lies around every corner. If you have committed to eating healthy all year, is it possible to stay on the right path during the holidays? Of course, [...]
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Looking to save time and money? Aren’t we all these days? Well, I have a tip that will help to minimize the time spent in the kitchen, as well as cash dedicated to groceries. Recently, I decided to experiment to see how I could make the most of the foods that I have in the [...]
Each of us has someone who has helped to shape us into the person we are today. Whether a family member, friend, or someone we have admired from afar, we can give credit to someone who has inspired us to make positive changes in our lives. Although there are a plethora of people who have [...]
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Ethiopian food: How can I properly define this appetizing fare, this flavorsome delight to the palate? There are no words that could justly describe this East African treasure. Every since I have tasted the first delectable morsel of this food, I have been hooked. Its addictive characteristics are universal, I warn you. In Ethiopia, traditional [...]
Recently, some friends and I went to New York City for a girls’ trip. While they were planning shopping itineraries and Broadway excursions, I was researching restaurants. (As you can tell by now, I loooove food, and NYC has a plethora of healthy AND (satisfying) eateries. I discovered a gem just a few blocks from [...]
As I write this post, it is 78 degrees outside. However, since the calendar says that it is October and Fall technically started in late September, we’ll pretend like it really is Autumn. One of the things I love most about the Fall (in addition to the start of the holidays) are the tasty foods this [...]
