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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

The Humble Collard Green

2026-03-17T04:03:55-06:00

Today we have a beautiful rain storm here and we are so happy for it. And since the trees still have their winter look, a warm dish for dinner is the plan. A few years

The Humble Collard Green2026-03-17T04:03:55-06:00

Day 29 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project

2026-03-17T03:21:58-06:00

Hopefully you have been treating yourself well this new year. If you have not, consider a spa day at home...use that refined sugar as a body scrub! And when you are all smooth and relaxed,

Day 29 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project2026-03-17T03:21:58-06:00

New Year, New You?

2026-03-17T02:58:59-06:00

Happy New Year! Many times, we start the new year by making resolutions for a new and improved version of ourselves – a Melissa 5.0 in my case. But maybe we do not really want

New Year, New You?2026-03-17T02:58:59-06:00

Exercise is more than a walk in the park…

2026-03-17T00:00:59-06:00

…and this is great news as it gives us so many opportunities for adding movement to our lives. I hope you like the following suggestions and look forward to your great ideas for fitting in

Exercise is more than a walk in the park…2026-03-17T00:00:59-06:00

Day 7 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2026-03-16T23:50:20-06:00

OK, not technically soup, but a necessary element for all soups: Stock. Every once in awhile you may run out of stock and do not have time to make some. Here are 3 quick "stock"

Day 7 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project2026-03-16T23:50:20-06:00

Day 3 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2026-03-16T23:06:53-06:00

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 Project2026-03-16T23:06:53-06:00

Learn to love exercise again

2026-03-16T20:51:03-06:00

This is an excellent article on why exercise is necessary for health and a reminder of how easy and fun it can be to fit into our day: Link here

Learn to love exercise again2026-03-16T20:51:03-06:00

Resting and Relaxing

2026-03-16T19:02:26-06:00

May 2019 Newsletter Re-post Hello and Happy May Day! I hope you are well and enjoying all the beauty of spring. Rest and Digest We all have heard the term “Fight or Flight” but

Resting and Relaxing2026-03-16T19:02:26-06:00

March Is Nutrition Month #2 Post

2026-03-16T19:02:05-06:00

Good nutrition is more than eating well. It is also ensuring that we eat and live clean. By this I mean we need to buy clean produce and ingredients for our cooking and clean products

March Is Nutrition Month #2 Post2026-03-16T19:02:05-06:00