My week is a chaotic mix of To Do Lists and Deadlines. I know, everyones’ lives are like that in their own ways (which is why I thought I’d mention it). In spite of the chaos, I’m realizing a few things about how I’ve changed over time. I don’t start my workdays in a frenzy …
Deadlines and Goals (Set, Met, and Missed. Or Reached.) Read More »
In the winter, I’m not very enthusiastic about green smoothies or juice, but I do like to eat a lot of salads. See, since I dropped grains out of my diet, I’ve had some people pick on me about how all I’m eating is cheese and meat (lots of Atkins Diet jokes coming my way). …
I’ve been pretty boring in the kitchen lately—and when I’ve tried to get creative, all I end up with is a big mess. Since I decided to be “grain-free,” I’ve been using almond and coconut flours when I make things requiring flour (like waffles and….um, waffles). Almond and coconut flour are both pretty expensive, so …
DIY Almond Milk and the Importance of Determination {Effort} Read More »
I spent the first 2.5 decades of my life holding back tears whenever I wanted to cry, at least in front of people. When my sister died, things changed a little (pretty much everything changed, actually). Some of it was in a good way (well, a lot of things changed in a good way—it just …
Happy New Year, Friends! I had a great New Year’s Eve with Joe and some of his friends (they’re really our friends, but they started out as his). We went to Ithaca and drank, ate, and danced. Joe and I weren’t out the latest, and we didn’t drink the most, but we had a ton …
Food First, Supplements Made out of Food Second {cod liver oil} Read More »
I hope you had a wonderful holiday if you celebrate, and if you don’t, then I hope you had time off from work! We spent Christmas eve and Christmas with family, and had a really great time. I’ll be honest, I don’t usually contribute much food to holidays–my mom never delegates, and neither does Joe’s …
Holiday Salad by Giada, Crab Cakes, Christmas Presents, and Avocado To Do List Read More »
I love all things coconut. Coconut is super high in saturated fat. I’ve learned so much about saturated fat over the last few years—the nutritional scape goat villain of the last few decades turns out to be not at all what I thought. Did you know that saturated fat studies (you know, the ones that …
Every day of this week so far, I thought it was Friday. Eventually, I’ll be right, but time is crawling! I think it’s because I’m counting down–to this weekend (Matthew comes over), till the end of the semester and a break from teaching (online too) (the 19th-ish till Jan 2nd), till people start visiting for …
What foods are perfect or best for us? Often people look to exotic fruits—things like goji berries, cacao beans, and maca powder, imported and overflowing with certain nutrients. I’m a fan of those things—but I’m not so much a fan of their price tags. I like the idea of micronutrient loading, and promote it to …
In Our Own Backyard: The Perfect Foods for Health (for Baby and You) Read More »
Chicken stock. Maybe your mom made it when you were young, or maybe after Thanksgiving she turned the turkey carcass into soup. It’s not that I ever questioned why my mom did those things, but I didn’t think about there being any health benefits. I suppose if I had contemplated it at all, I would have most …
Chicken Stock for Your Bones, Joints, Immunity, and Digestion — A True Superfood! Read More »
