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  The holidays are beginning – and, with it – the beginning of the cold and flu season! And, while you can get a flu shot (which I recommend) – the chances of getting a cold always increase this time of year.  So, what can be done to minimize your symptoms?  Let’s discuss Vitamin C.  […]

  It is November, and now – I am thinking about pumpkin. I am taking advantage of pie pumpkins – I love these little gems as they make the best pumpkin puree!  We all know that pumpkin flesh can be used in so many different ways – (pies, breads, soups and so on).  But, most […]

This recipe comes from George Stella’s newest cookbook Quick and Easy Low-Carb Cookbook. George and his family have an interesting story.  George is a chef – and at his heaviest weighed close to 470 pounds.  His family also loved food (with his then 15 year old son checking in at 305 pounds).  Because of his weight […]

I crave comfort foods in the autumn.  And, although this autumn has been warmer than normal (at least here in Texas, where it is supposed to be over 92 degrees today) – I still love the warmer flavors.   So, in the vein of sharing some of my favorite recipes (some just tried for the […]

You are so proud that you are making changes to eat healthy.  You feel great and are enjoying a healthier lifestyle – but, you are meeting resistance at home (I’ve been there – so I know how much of an issue it is).  You are tired of making two meals and frankly, you care so […]

There is something in October sets the gypsy blood astir: We must rise and follow her, When from every hill of flame She calls, and calls each vagabond by name.”   – William Bliss                     October is one of those months that I look forward to with […]

How many of you never give yourself time to ‘have fun’.  We get so focused on our day to day lives and serving those people around us until we finally get so tired and tapped out because ‘our needs’ aren’t met.  Having fun is necessary for your well-being, mental and physical health.   When we […]

I get it – I do!  Organic produce is more costly – and, frankly – it doesn’t look as good as conventionally grown produce. And, organic meat, eggs and diary are easily twice the price of conventionally raised items. Most meat and protein products you find at a regular grocery store are CAFO raised.  What […]

Some people consider yoga to be a ‘hippy – dippy’ fad.  They could not be more wrong.  If yoga is a fad – then it is a fad that has been around over 5,000 years. Yoga is the integration of body and mind that burns calories and is incredible for muscle toning, and relaxation (when […]