I’ll let you in on a secret: I absolutely hate to cook. But I know that what goes into my body affects how I feel, so I try to make easy, healthy meals at home. I especially appreciate meals that can be made ahead of time and put into the freezer.
If you ever find yourself with random leftover veggies, consider a “kitchen sink” recipe like vegetable soup as a tasty way to use up those ingredients. This soup recipe is extremely versatile and can accommodate both fresh and frozen veggies. Take a look at what you have lying around and throw it all together for […]
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If you have a sweet tooth like I do, you might find it challenging to refrain from over-eating desserts, especially around the holidays when sweets are plentiful. “I’ll just sample a little of this and this”…and by the time you know it, your entire plate is stacked high with yummy goodness, and you feel like
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There are so many cooking ingredients that we regularly buy from a store, assuming that they would be too challenging, require specialty equipment, or take too much time to consider making on our own. And for some items, this is true. For safety or quality reasons, some foods need to go through a special process
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Years ago, if you had asked me if I liked ginger, I would have said “no” emphatically. There was just something about that pungent root that I didn’t care for. Perhaps my taste buds have simply changed; I’ve heard they do that as you age. Maybe I’m getting a bit more adventurous with foods, or
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I owe it all to my friend Shane. Years ago she suggested I give cashew butter a try and I thought, “Sure, why not?” That is, until I saw how much it costs! One jar of organic cashew butter costs around $15 – wowza! But I’m all about trying new things, so I purchased my
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Many moons ago I slowly started learning about the healing benefits of botanicals. What goes into our bodies affects our bodies – energy levels, the ability or inability to sleep, weight, organ function, skin and hair health, you name it. I’ve put together a handful of tea recipes that I have found helpful and wanted
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I’m lucky to have never had painful periods in my younger years. However, as I’ve gotten closer to middle-age status, my out-of-control hormones are making up for those blissful early days. My doctor suggested that I was dealing with perimenopause (essentially a pre-menopause phase) and that it was natural. Essentially I heard her saying, “Suck
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Give me a “One Pot Wonder” any day of the week and I’m a happy cook! I love a meal that offers all the nutrients I need in one plate, or bowl as the case may be. This butternut squash and black bean stew fits the bill. And bonus – it freezes really well, so
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Cooking dried beans is much less expensive than buying cans, and you don’t have to worry about preservatives. Plus, dried beans take up significantly less space in your pantry. Cook up a large batch of beans and then store in the freezer. When you need them, thaw them in your fridge or use your microwave’s
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You’re staying home to protect yourself and help flatten the curve (good for you!) but we all have to eat, right? If you want to eat fresh, healthy foods, it can be a challenge to go more than a week between grocery store visits. Thankfully there are a variety of options to eat fresh and
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