“We are indeed much more than what we eat, but what we eat can nevertheless help us to be much more than what we are.” ~ Adelle Davis I am sitting on the sofa wrapped in a blanket with a steaming cup of Egyptian Licorice tea and taking advantage of another spontaneous day off of work to … More Confetti Salad in a Jar with Creamy Chipotle Dressing
“Snow provokes responses that reach right back to childhood.”-Andy Goldsworthy It would be a lie if I said that I did not do a jubilant snow-day-dance in my kitchen this morning when I got the call that school was cancelled due to inclement weather. I tapped on the window and mouthed the words to Mike, … More Cabbage Soup ~ Wholesome, Plant-Based, and Weight Watchers Friendly
“Don’t eat anything your great-grandmother wouldn’t recognize as food.” ― Michael Pollan Food. It seems simple enough, right? We should eat to live. Yet, we have an intimate connection to the food that surrounds us. Food is comfort, culture, community, family, and a way to celebrate and nurture others. Food is smell, taste, and texture. … More Scarlet Salads in a Jar with Cherry Chipotle Vinaigrette
“Even trained for years as we all had been in precision of language, what words could you use which would give another the experience of sunshine.” ― Lois Lowry Today was to be my first day back to school/work after a two-week holiday hiatus but Mother Nature had other plans. In the Upper Peninsula of … More Sunshine Salad in a Jar with Kicky Mango Vinaigrette
“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language And next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.” ― T.S. Eliot Happy New year to you and I hope that this post finds you full of renewed energy and healthy commitment for January and beyond. I always … More Top Ten Posts of 2013
Do you have a project that you have been meaning to work on? Do you have a linen closet that needs straightening? A wardrobe that needs to be organized or items donated that no longer fit? A guest room that looks more like a junk room? How about a pantry, cabinets, or drawers that need some … More January 2014 Productivity Challenge ~ What can you accomplish in 31 days?
“Make New Year’s goals. Dig within, and discover what you would like to have happen in your life this year. This helps you do your part. It is an affirmation that you’re interested in fully living life in the year to come.” ~Melody Beattie In December I decided to jump-start my New Year by asking … More New Year’s Green Smoothie Challenge ~ 31 Days of Printable Recipes and Shopping Lists
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” ― John Steinbeck As a Weight Watchers leader I often encourage my members to experiment with vegetarian or Vegan recipes. Not only do those who practice a plant-based diet know how to find alternative and filling sources of protein, … More Three Bean Vegetarian Chili
“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” ― Edith Sitwell Today is the first “official” day of my winter holiday and if I did not have to venture outside tonight for my … More White Bean, Rice, and Vegetable Soup
“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” ― Rumi Congratulations to you for reading this post. There may be various reasons that you are reading it: 1. You are in week #4 of our green smoothie challenge, or maybe 2. You stumbled upon my blog … More Week #4 ~ December Green Smoothie Challenge (Recipes & Shopping List)
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