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Day 3 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2026-06-11T15:16:49-06:00

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 Project2026-06-11T15:16:49-06:00

March Is Nutrition Month #2 Post

2026-06-11T15:16:49-06:00

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 Post2026-06-11T15:16:49-06:00

A quick message that explains a lot

2026-06-11T15:03:04-06:00

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 lot2026-06-11T15:03:04-06:00

Day 9 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2026-06-11T13:46:31-06:00

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 Project2026-06-11T13:46:31-06:00

Medical & Recreational Cannabis Tip

2026-06-11T12:34:33-06:00

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 Tip2026-06-11T12:34:33-06:00

Be Aware of Liquid Calories

2026-06-11T12:00:33-06:00

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 Calories2026-06-11T12:00:33-06:00

30 Days, 30 Soups

2026-06-11T07:33:29-06:00

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 Soups2026-06-11T07:33:29-06:00