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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Have you ever felt yourself going back to the same books over and over again because they resonate with you?  I am big on cookbooks – however, right now, I don’t know where to store them all!  But, there are other books that I greatly appreciate and go back to ‘again and again’. SO – […]

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 […]