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The Skinny on Keto (and what to do instead)

2024-07-29T14:21:38-06:00

The ketogenic diet has taken on new life over the past few years and the trend does not seem to be slowing. Originally developed in the 1920s as a therapeutic means to reduce epileptic seizures,

The Skinny on Keto (and what to do instead)2024-07-29T14:21:38-06:00

Day 23 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project

2026-09-08T09:51:00-06:00

The grapefruit at the framer's market were so lovely, I had to try this soup and it is soooo satisfying. And ever since my friend Kim gave me this beautiful lemon olive oil, I am

Day 23 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project2026-09-08T09:51:00-06:00

30 Days, 30 Soups

2026-09-08T09:11:27-06:00

For the next 30 days I will post one soup recipe each day - starting the new year off with easy, tasty ways to bring veggies into our day. First up is a soup using

30 Days, 30 Soups2026-09-08T09:11:27-06:00

Indulge and Do Good

2026-09-08T07:28:19-06:00

The holidays are generally a time when we ignore all of the good habits we have set for ourselves...but why not indulge and do good at the same time?! This plan will make it far

Indulge and Do Good2026-09-08T07:28:19-06:00

Day 3 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2026-09-08T06:40:30-06:00

Okroshka - Cold Kefir Soup From Russia While it may be the dead of winter for many of you, the sun was shining bright and it was warmish in Oakland so I could not resist

Day 3 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project2026-09-08T06:40:30-06:00

Medical & Recreational Cannabis Tip

2026-09-08T05:22:31-06:00

I live in an area where medical and recreational marijuana (cannabis) is now legal. With all of the news, I have been wondering if the addition of recreational cannabis will stir more people to explore

Medical & Recreational Cannabis Tip2026-09-08T05:22:31-06:00

Day 30 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project

2026-09-08T02:46:28-06:00

You made it - thanks for hanging with me! A quick Google search will yield all sorts of dessert soups. Like the breakfast soups, many are popular in other countries. They all look so fun

Day 30 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project2026-09-08T02:46:28-06:00

Day 5 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2026-09-08T01:31:23-06:00

Carrot Soup With Ginger, Turmeric, & Lime Loaded with warm, healing spices. Save this for a cold, rainy day -or- serve it chilled and see how the spices can cool you. The original recipe had

Day 5 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project2026-09-08T01:31:23-06:00

Let food be your medicine

2026-09-08T00:56:27-06:00

Advice from Hippocrates, “Let food be your medicine, and medicine be your food” has proved true for 2,500 years! Hypertension (high blood pressure), prediabetes and osteoporosis are often asymptomatic for years. A yearly checkup will

Let food be your medicine2026-09-08T00:56:27-06:00