Total Cook time: 1 hour Total Prep time: 30 minutes Makes 34 delicious bites! When it comes to cooking if there’s a shortcut available why not try it!? It had been seven years since I last made stuffed grape leaves or dolmas. And I remember why — they are slightly labor intensive but since I […]
Mediterranean Diet – is it the way to go?
To me the continental breakfast has always been a joke. It never seems to be enough. A few croissants, jam, fruit, milk and coffee? Where’s the protein? It turns out everyone has a different idea of what constitutes a continental breakfast. Some places offer a “light” version while others offer a “full”. A light is […]
If your child is a brat, it could be because you didn’t breast feed
Article first published as If Your Child Is a Brat, It Could Be Because You Didn’t Breastfeed on Technorati. Or at least that is what one study proposes. A recent study performed in the United Kingdom looked at over 10,000 mother-child pairing and measured duration of breast feeding with child behavior. The study asserts that […]
Recipe – Kholrabi Parmesan w/Chia Seeds
Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Serves 4 – 3/4 cup servings I first discovered my love for this German turnip in, where else but Germany! I grew up a military brat and remember being handed a fresh slice of Kholrabi right in our garden plot. It was sweet, crisp and I […]
Are you a healthy woman?
Article first published as Ladies, When Was Your Last Check-Up? on Technorati. It is National Women’s Health Week. Women’s health covers many issues. With work, family and children it is amazing there is any time at all to schedule your next appointment! Yet, women often overlook their own health according to the 2006 issue of […]
The Four Foundations of Mental Harmony
Article first published as Flipping Into the Positive on Technorati. How often do you feel “not yourself”? Are you the one everyone doesn’t worry about? Are there times when you want to yell, “I’m tired of being strong!”? The health of our mind is a national public issue according to The National Federation of Families for […]
Why I keep coming back…
When I turned 30 I decided to make a bucket list of things to do. I decided my list would be more concept oriented than specific. Instead of writing down “Enjoy an October moonlight gondola ride in Venice”, I opted for “Run a Marathon.” Any marathon. Little did […]
Weekly Recipe – Blueberry Lemon Curd & Yogurt Tart
Prep Time: 30 minutes to 2 hours (if straining yogurt) Cook Time: 15 to 20 minutes I love all things tart, especially when combined with a hint of sweetness! This past Easter weekend was spent with at my future in-laws. Every year at large holiday gatherings we usually bring one or two dishes: an appetizer […]
No Kids and You are How OLD???
Myth: You are too old to have kids. Every year on May 1st I smile and cry. I smile because it marks the beginning of my birthday month! I cry because it also means I am turning yet another year older and visions of cloud covered desert waste lands brimming with shriveled eggs fill […]
Weekly Recipe – Avocado Wasabi Deviled Eggs
Serves 4, 2 halves per person Cook & Prep time: 15 minutes Chill time: 5 minutes Total time: 20 minutes With Easter Sunday a few days away, I wonder what children are doing now to prepare for the annual hunt? Looking back, I do find it odd that I’d be dressed up with white patent […]