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Why you should be enjoying sun and salmon right now!  

2026-03-10T11:36:55-06:00

Why you should be enjoying sun and salmon right now!    Having lived in New England for a few years, when I think of fall, I think of this visual. However, living in Oakland, California,

Why you should be enjoying sun and salmon right now!  2026-03-10T11:36:55-06:00

D is for Diet

2026-03-10T09:48:33-06:00

  A diet should not be a temporary solution or a means to an end. A diet should not severely cut calories or entire food groups. A diet should not be a Band Aid. A

D is for Diet2026-03-10T09:48:33-06:00

A quick message that explains a lot

2026-03-10T05:24:13-06:00

According 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

A quick message that explains a lot2026-03-10T05:24:13-06:00

The Humble Collard Green

2026-03-10T02:36:57-06:00

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 Green2026-03-10T02:36:57-06:00

Day 29 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project

2026-03-10T00:13:15-06:00

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 Project2026-03-10T00:13:15-06:00