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The Humble Collard Green

2026-06-28T09:34:38-06:00

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 Green2026-06-28T09:34:38-06:00

Day 8 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2026-06-28T07:47:26-06:00

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 Project2026-06-28T07:47:26-06:00

Exercise is more than a walk in the park…

2026-06-28T07:39:23-06:00

…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…2026-06-28T07:39:23-06:00

Day 29 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project

2026-06-28T07:25:06-06:00

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 Project2026-06-28T07:25:06-06:00

Learn to love exercise again

2026-06-28T03:07:22-06:00

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 again2026-06-28T03:07:22-06:00

Resting and Relaxing

2026-06-28T02:30:09-06:00

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 Relaxing2026-06-28T02:30:09-06:00

March Is Nutrition Month #2 Post

2026-06-28T01:17:50-06:00

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 Post2026-06-28T01:17:50-06:00

Day 9 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2026-06-28T00:43:08-06:00

Today I offer a delightful soup: Creamy Dreamy Watercress Soup It is the prettiest pale green and looks amazing with a swirl of yogurt or kifir and a sprinkle of herbs. The recipe calls for

Day 9 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project2026-06-28T00:43:08-06:00