Maybe it's because it was Valentine's Day. Maybe it was because of two snow days in one week. Whatever the reason, I was feeling inspired to make some more treats and comfort foods for week three of the 100 recipes project. This week I made 10 recipes from the book Coconuts and Kettlebells by Noelle … Continue reading
The second week of the 100 Recipe Project is now complete. It's the week when I began to wonder why on earth I started this project. Yet, at the same time, I'm excited to keep trying new recipes. This week I chose ten recipes by Diane Sanfilippo, who is best known for her book Practical … Continue reading
Ten down. Ninety to go. Week 1 of the 100 Recipe Project is complete. It was.... interesting. And I will share the good, the bad and the ugly. First, I should mention I kicked off this project with ten recipes by Danielle Walker. I own all 4 of her cookbooks, and I have never been … Continue reading
Ten Weeks. Ten New Recipes Per Week. Wait. What? When I was travelling in New Zealand recently, I would never walk past a book store without stopping for a visit. Let’s be honest, it doesn’t matter what country I’m in, I cannot resist a bookstore. But, in this case, I was drawn to the cookbook … Continue reading
This post is all about seeing the world through someone else's eyes. And no, I'm not talking about empathy. I think empathy is powerful and important, but I want to push you to look through someone else's eyes for a different reason. Instead, this idea is about shifting your perspective and trying to see the … Continue reading
Picture this. You have a few minutes to yourself and decide to open Instagram or Facebook. You are scrolling and see a few photos and updates that make you smile. You like, heart or comment on them. Then, you stop. Something has caught your attention, but instead of smiling, you feel a little pit in … Continue reading
I should have known better. Heck, I've even made this mistake before. But I dismissed the voice in my head that quietly told me this might be a bad idea. And the result was a painful lesson. And a metaphor for so many things in life. Let me explain. An Annual Tradition This past weekend, … Continue reading
As mentioned in my post, Health Matters More, I'm actively trying to make decisions in the best interest of my long term health instead of short term rewards. And I've got to say, it's really hard. I have definitely made progress over the past few weeks, but it's still a continual battle. And it turns … Continue reading
Something isn't right. And I've known it for a couple of weeks - I just didn't want to admit it to myself. But, it's time I stop ignoring the signs and do something about it. Listen to what your body is telling you. If you pay attention, your body will signal when it's not working … Continue reading
You may have seen the recent news that Hawaii is on track to ban sunscreens with oxybenzone and octinoxate, two chemicals known to harm the marine environment and damage the coral reef. It's a good time to ask, "What's in my sunscreen?". Two Types of Sun Protection Chemical Chemical sunscreens make up the majority of products … Continue reading
