New Year, New You?
melissa2026-08-14T09:03:40-06:00Happy 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
The Humble Collard Green
melissa2026-08-14T08:31:31-06:00Today 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
Exercise is more than a walk in the park…
melissa2026-08-14T08:12:27-06:00…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
Day 20 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project
melissa2026-08-14T06:25:49-06:00Perfect for a winter game day: Seared Broccoli and Potato Soup
Day 9 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project
melissa2026-08-14T05:54:23-06:00Today 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
Learn to love exercise again
melissa2026-08-14T04:26:21-06:00This 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 16 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project
melissa2026-08-14T04:23:29-06:00Two for one day: Many Greens Soup and Miso Broth (alternate soup base)
Day 8 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project
melissa2026-08-14T03:15:23-06:00Today 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
March Is Nutrition Month #2 Post
melissa2026-08-14T01:18:26-06:00Good 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
Day 24 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project
melissa2026-08-14T00:35:48-06:00Rain or shine Vegan Thai Soup will make any day the best.