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Christmas Break thru New Years…How To Enjoy It Without An 11 Day Stomach Ache

Here we go! Most of us will be singing the Hallelujah chorus sometime very soon as we reach the end of school, work, meetings and ordinary life! Whether you like Christmas or not, the break from the norm is a welcome change. But a break also means all those predictable routines we rely on every day will be turned upside down. Whatever healthy choices we’ve worked into habits will be challenged…severely…over the next 11 days. Read more…

By Kim, ago

Winter Salads…Thai Edition

Yes, many of our lovely lettuces disappear as the weather turns, but that’s when cabbage, carrots and peppers start to shine! This salad is a perfect example of using what’s in season (delicious AND cheap right now!) to make something wonderful. The Thai Quinoa Salad comes from Shalane Flanagan’s Run Fast, Cook Fast, Eat Slow Cookbook and it’s a keeper (as are many of the recipes in her cook books!). And she stayed true to Read more…

By Kim, ago

The Path To Success Has Some Gnarly Curly Cues

We’ve all seen this picture before and had that ‘AHA!’ moment…but we forget. So. Many. Times. Success and progress are not linear. Kids don’t learn to read in a day. Multiplication tables include many nights of crying (from kids and parents). College had it’s ups and down. Our careers take unexpected detours. And healthy changes will too. And it’s normal.  See that tangle of curly cues in the middle of this picture? That’s where we Read more…

By Kim, ago

Winter Salads

Fall is here, with cooler temps (at least up North), so our steady supply of berries, melons, tomatoes and fragile greens is coming to a close…but that doesn’t mean the end of awesome salads! This time of year produce like cabbage, kale, carrots, squash, apples, beets, broccoli, collard greens, grapes, pears and peppers are going strong! These ingredients tend to make more filling combinations and they’re amazing when you pair them with some whole grains Read more…

By Kim, ago

What’s In Season? Beyond Pumpkin Spice

I have friends who seem to live for Fall when they can get their favorite pumpkin spice latte/muffin/pancake/dessert thing. Go ahead and enjoy your orange spice, but did you know that there are delicious, savory pumpkin dishes too? I used to turn my nose up at them too until I actually tried Pumpkin Soup in Jamaica…and I was converted! Here are some sweet and savory ways to enjoy this squash (that’s FULL of vitamin A, Read more…

By Kim, ago

Meal Planning For Dummies

Seriously, wouldn’t it be nice if there was some simple, fast manual on how to get dinner on the table each night without a ton of planning, shopping, cooking and cleaning? There is a little work involved, but it doesn’t have to be super complicated and ONE day of cooking can set you up for 5 days. Here we go. In 5 steps. Really. Cook up a big batch of whole grains. Rice, quinoa, millet, Read more…

By Kim, ago

When ‘PLAN’ Is A 4 Letter Word

Ever feel that way? It happens to the best of us. 🙂 Even if this is you EVERY day, there is hope! And a few, simple steps can make getting that food on the table much easier: Check your supplies. You don’t need much to cook…a few, quality tools are all you need. At the top of the list is a high-quality chef’s knife. It needs to be sharp and come with a sharpener so Read more…

By Kim, ago

I Turned 40 And Everything Changed

If you’re laughing, it’s because you haven’t hit 40 yet. 🙂 I’m still active, eating well and maneuvering around the house without a walker, but things have changed. Aches and pains don’t just go away. I’m appreciating an extra hour of rest some days. And some foods that I loved (and they loved me) just aren’t working for me anymore.  If I was freakishly alone in these changes I’d keep them to myself, but I’m Read more…

By Kim, ago