The Humble Collard Green
melissa2026-02-02T06:57:27-07:00Today 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
Day 3 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project
melissa2026-02-02T05:09:13-07:00Okroshka - 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
New Year, New You?
melissa2026-02-02T04:27:47-07:00Happy 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
Resting and Relaxing
melissa2026-02-01T22:45:27-07:00May 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
A quick message that explains a lot
melissa2026-02-01T22:40:38-07:00According 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
Learn to love exercise again
melissa2026-02-01T22:40:38-07:00This 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
Exercise is more than a walk in the park…
melissa2026-02-01T18:55:20-07:00…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
Medical & Recreational Cannabis Tip
melissa2026-02-01T18:53:04-07:00I 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
30 Days, 30 Soups
melissa2026-02-01T14:18:55-07:00For 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
Be Aware of Liquid Calories
melissa2026-02-01T14:18:55-07:00Liquid 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