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Day 8 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2026-10-16T02:08:22-06:00

Today 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

Day 8 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project2026-10-16T02:08:22-06:00

Day 23 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project

2026-10-16T01:02:04-06:00

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 Project2026-10-16T01:02:04-06:00

Be Aware of Liquid Calories

2026-10-15T23:05:57-06:00

Liquid meals and snacks are quick to prepare and easy to consume on the go – the ideal solution for our modern, multitasking way of living.  From juicing and smoothies to sports recovery drink or

Be Aware of Liquid Calories2026-10-15T23:05:57-06:00

30 Days, 30 Soups

2026-10-15T21:49:49-06:00

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 Soups2026-10-15T21:49:49-06:00

Medical & Recreational Cannabis Tip

2026-10-15T19:02:28-06:00

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 Tip2026-10-15T19:02:28-06:00

Day 5 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2026-10-15T18:36:59-06:00

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 Project2026-10-15T18:36:59-06:00

Day 3 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2026-10-15T17:36:16-06:00

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 Project2026-10-15T17:36:16-06:00