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Day 3 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2026-11-05T19:08:10-07:00

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 Project2026-11-05T19:08:10-07:00

Day 5 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2026-11-05T18:51:30-07:00

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 Project2026-11-05T18:51:30-07:00

Day 13 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2026-11-05T14:56:25-07:00

Today I offer a lighter twist on saag paneer (good thing to do after yesterday). This soup is filling in the right way and is so pretty too. Curried Cream Spinach & Tofu Stew

Day 13 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project2026-11-05T14:56:25-07:00

Day 12 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2026-11-05T14:00:41-07:00

Special for Saturday I offer a rather quick and totally decadent Normandy-Style French Onion Soup to enjoy with family or friends. Yes, do get some exercise to balance it all out.Have a great day!

Day 12 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project2026-11-05T14:00:41-07:00

5 Steps to Glowing Skin from the Inside Out

2026-11-05T11:56:18-07:00

I’m going to tell you two wildly important things about your skin right out of the gate: Number 1: your skin is the heaviest and largest organ of your body. Number 2: your skin is

5 Steps to Glowing Skin from the Inside Out2026-11-05T11:56:18-07:00

Internet Restriction

2026-11-05T10:37:27-07:00

I have been on internet restriction for a few weeks for reasons I will not bother you with. Yesterday, I followed a link from an email. Sadly, that one link led to another and another

Internet Restriction2026-11-05T10:37:27-07:00