New Year, New You?
melissa2026-10-02T08:05:21-06:00Happy 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
Day 16 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project
melissa2026-10-02T07:17:23-06:00Two for one day: Many Greens Soup and Miso Broth (alternate soup base)
Day 20 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project
melissa2026-10-02T07:01:06-06:00Perfect for a winter game day: Seared Broccoli and Potato Soup
Day 17 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project
melissa2026-10-02T06:41:00-06:00Who know a white soup could be so full of flavor: Curried Cauliflower Soup
Resting and Relaxing
melissa2026-10-02T04:05:16-06:00May 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
A quick message that explains a lot
melissa2026-10-02T02:09:59-06:00According to classical Ayurvedic texts, "There is nothing in the world which does not have therapeutic utility in appropriate conditions and situations." Conversely, no food or herb is assumed to help everyone always. Remember we
The Humble Collard Green
melissa2026-10-02T01:35:26-06:00Today 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
Learn to love exercise again
melissa2026-10-02T01:09:50-06:00This 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
Day 24 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project
melissa2026-10-02T00:23:28-06:00Rain or shine Vegan Thai Soup will make any day the best.
Day 8 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project
melissa2026-10-01T23:14:22-06:00Today is sea veggie day (at least in my world). The always over-looked-yet-so-good-for-you veggie group. Full of vitamins and minerals, they are low calorie and high fiber. Add kombu to your bean recipes to enhance