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Day 3 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2025-09-13T21:14:50-07:00

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 Project2025-09-13T21:14:50-07:00

30 Days, 30 Soups

2025-09-13T20:14:31-07:00

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 Soups2025-09-13T20:14:31-07:00

Day 30 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project

2025-09-13T19:48:27-07:00

You made it - thanks for hanging with me! A quick Google search will yield all sorts of dessert soups. Like the breakfast soups, many are popular in other countries. They all look so fun

Day 30 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project2025-09-13T19:48:27-07:00

Exercise is more than a walk in the park…

2025-09-13T17:37:28-07:00

…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…2025-09-13T17:37:28-07:00

Indulge and Do Good

2025-09-13T15:58:25-07:00

The holidays are generally a time when we ignore all of the good habits we have set for ourselves...but why not indulge and do good at the same time?! This plan will make it far

Indulge and Do Good2025-09-13T15:58:25-07:00

Day 7 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2025-09-13T15:21:38-07:00

OK, not technically soup, but a necessary element for all soups: Stock. Every once in awhile you may run out of stock and do not have time to make some. Here are 3 quick "stock"

Day 7 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project2025-09-13T15:21:38-07:00

Day 13 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2025-09-13T13:06:30-07:00

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 Project2025-09-13T13:06:30-07:00

Be Aware of Liquid Calories

2025-09-13T11:50:32-07:00

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 Calories2025-09-13T11:50:32-07:00