Gluten-Free and Vegan Nothing says Hanukkah like potato latkes. Well, there is a menorah, and a menorah needs candles. And we can’t forget dreidels and chocolate gelt candy. So yes, there’s a lot to Hanukkah. But those latkes are oh-so good! Traditional potato latkes, like the latkes of my youth, are made with eggs. Nowadays […]
“Baseball is ninety percent mental and the other half is physical.” ~Yogi Berra Whatever you’re trying to achieve in life, state of mind matters. The mental game can be the difference between success and failure. This is true for sports, lifestyle changes and any other goals you set for yourself. A Win 108 Years in […]
The Universe is so savvy. I’ve been talking about starting my #2TO50 journey today and just a couple of days ago I was at Golden Bridge Yoga and saw this quote on a postcard. It nearly brought me to my knees. It’s exactly what’s been on my mind – being true to myself and making […]
Day 2 of 47. Well, it didn’t go exactly as I had planned, yet it’s been a great day. I accomplished a lot. I didn’t go to the gym, and that makes me mad. I want going to the gym to become second nature again. It used to be, and when it was I felt […]
When was the last time you ate/drank some ginger? Ginger is a superhero! It is a remarkable herb with intense anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger is revered in India and Asia for its healing powers. Can you believe this: In China, ginger has been used to help digestion and treat stomach upset, diarrhea, and nausea for more […]
…love …care …??? Today is Monday, July 1. Beginning of the week. Beginning of a new month. Beginning of the second half of the year. And the beginning of the summer of self for me. I’m very clear that this is not about being selfish. In fact, it’s about me being more giving, more generous. […]
I get questions from a lot of people this time of year: What is the best food to send for school lunches and snacks? What should I send to school so my child will have energy throughout the day? What if my child doesn’t like healthy food? I was going to answer the questions myself, […]
Serves 6 Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 6 medium-sized carrots peeled and cut in turned pieces 1/2 TBS fresh chopped parsley 1 TBS fresh chopped mint 1 TBS coarsely chopped pumpkin seeds 2 TBS lemon juice extra virgin olive oil to taste salt and cracked black pepper to taste Directions: Bring lightly salted […]
Salt is in just about everything you eat. This is particularly true if you eat out often. Too much sodium causes heart and renal disease. It can also cause cancer and a variety of other health problems. The key to cutting sodium is to get savvy with your cooking. Herbs can help. Herbs add a […]
Serves 2-3 Ingredients: 1/2 cup quinoa Salt to taste (I recommend sea salt) 1 can (15 oz.) white beans, drained and rinsed 2 stalks celery, from the inner heart of the celery, or 1 fat stalk from the outside of the bunch, diced 4 large or 8 small fresh sage leaves, cut into slivers or […]
