I learned to make this dish during my travels. It was at a hostel in Moab, Utah, where I first had a Thai curry so tasty that I decided I had to learn to make it myself. It took me several attempts, but I managed to create one that hit all the right notes. MyContinue reading “Curried Winter Vegetables”
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My Journey to Veganism
. . . Or maybe I should say, “back to veganism,” as I believe I was born vegan. I never liked the taste of meat or milk or eggs as a kid. My grandmother would slather my scrambled eggs with mustard to get me to eat them. The only milk I would drink had toContinue reading “My Journey to Veganism”
Glazed Autumn Bake
During the Autumn season, the process of baking seems to take on additional elements of warmth, goodness, and celebration. Maybe because I relate it to meals shared with loved ones during the upcoming holidays. Do you think of Autumn baking (or roasting, as the case may be) in a similar fashion? I shared a pictureContinue reading “Glazed Autumn Bake”
Rice & Beans Soup with Fresh Oregano
About once a week, I make what I call a kitchen soup (shortened from kitchen sink soup because it just sounds better!) Fresh farmer’s market finds, veggies that have gone unused from earlier in the week, extra cooked grains, leftover fresh herbs, and sometimes beans go into the mix. Spices are chosen that will accentuateContinue reading “Rice & Beans Soup with Fresh Oregano”
Thinking Outside the COVID-19 Box: 10 Ways to Boost Immune Function
Over the past 18 months, I’ve heard a lot about masking, hand washing, and social distancing to protect yourself and others from coronavirus. Sadly, I’ve also heard about many immunocompromised people dying from the virus. But I haven’t heard top health officials talk much about boosting immune function. Have you? Doesn’t it make sense thatContinue reading “Thinking Outside the COVID-19 Box: 10 Ways to Boost Immune Function”
5 Little-Known Secrets for Looking and Feeling Younger
I can remember the first time I heard the expression Youth is wasted on the young. It came from a 40-something character sitting on a beach during an episode of Beverly Hills 90210. At the time, I was too young to understand the meaning, but for some reason, the curious sentiment stuck with me. Now,Continue reading “5 Little-Known Secrets for Looking and Feeling Younger”
Pestoed Pasta Summer Salad
During the time I lived in South Florida, I worked for a few years in an office on Palmetto Park Road near the Intracoastal Waterway. The area offered an incredible choice of really good restaurants, but my lunch go-to was a little Italian place called Lilly’s New Cuisine. Their signature salad was my favorite, aContinue reading “Pestoed Pasta Summer Salad”
The Dazzling Blogger Award
The Dazzling Blogger Award, designed by Helen at Crispy Confessions, recognizes bloggers who excel in at least one major area of blogging: writing skills, engagement, social media marketing, or content. A big thank you to my friend Suzanne at Happily Decluttered, who has honored me with a nomination. Suzanne is super-organized and shares tips toContinue reading “The Dazzling Blogger Award”
Spiralized Veggies with Thai Peanut Sauce
I first tried raw spiralized zucchini noodles at a deli in a Whole Foods Market near Austin, Texas years ago. There was a choice of raw tomato sauce or spicy peanut dressing to top the noodles, and of course, I had to try some of each. The peanut dressing was better, hands-down! The bold, piquantContinue reading “Spiralized Veggies with Thai Peanut Sauce”
Little-Known Weight Loss Strategies
A few months after the pandemic first started wreaking havoc, internet searches worldwide began showing a significant increase in the quest for weight loss information, according to Google Trends. It seems covid robbed us of not only our individual freedoms, but also our willpower. Many of us have put on weight as a result ofContinue reading “Little-Known Weight Loss Strategies”
Micro of the Macro 