Well Being
Enjoy a healthier lifestyle with better food choices
Create a “Zen Space”
JUST :10 MINUTES A DAY FOR … serenity … tranquility … peace … and calm. Create a place for yourself to unwind … rest … relax … recharge … and connect with yourself. SPENDING TIME … each day quieting the mind and dropping into your heart space contributes to overall health and happiness. Do you […]
Resetting Your Home For Spring With Natural Ingredients
There is absolutely nothing better than walking into an immaculate house. Something about a really clean space puts all my anxieties at ease. Even better when it smells fresh. Most of us have spent a significant amount of time at home in the past year, so a good refresher is just what we all need. […]
Making Your Yard a Bee Haven
Where would we be without bees? Darn hungry for sure! Bees are necessary for growing a majority of our crops. Without bees, we have no pollination for many plants. It is imperative we all protect and encourage bees in our yards. I am going to get on my soapbox and ask everyone to please stop […]
No-Bake Summer Desserts
By Chelsea Alaine Ferguson – In the summertime, my sweet-tooth goes hay-wire. With berries in season, hyper-amounts of festivals and picnics, and my livin’-is-easy state of mind, my craving for a little something sweet intensifies. Growing up, my brothers and I would play outside in summer until our cheeks were beet-red. Summer was hot! My […]
“Egg-celent” News for Your Palate and Your Health
Seeing is BeLeafing…this is a plant-based fried “egg”! Looking for a way to lower your weekly grocery bill? How would you like to lower your cholesterol at the same time? The price of eggs skyrocketed in the past twelve months due primarily to the worst outbreaks of avian influenza on record. More than 58 million […]
Easy Vegan Pie Crust
In my opinion, every rave-worthy pot pie starts with two crusts. Two homemade crusts. Don’t worry, making your own pie crust is surprisingly easy. Especially if you have a food processor. A pastry blender works just fine too. And yes, vegan pie crust is just as buttery and flaky as nonvegan crusts. Simple to make… […]
Pumpkin Pie Granola
Crunchy, packed with heart-healthy ingredients like wholegrains, nuts, and seeds… this is my new go to for breakfast and snacks. And it is SO easy to make. Once you try this you will never go back to store-bought granola! Some of my favorite ways to enjoy this flavorful fall delight: Sprinkled on top of apple […]
Harvest Vegetable Pot Pie
When the temperature begins to dip along with the setting sun, dinner calls for something a bit more substantial, and warm. Hmmm…anyone interested in hot, bubbly, double-crust pot pie loaded with seasonal veggies? Every great dish is the sum of its ingredients. The better the quality and freshness, the better the results. I visit my […]
Cobblers, Crisps, and Crumbles… The Best Desserts for Summer Fruits
Summer is upon us and the variety of fresh fruit available at the grocery stores and farmers markets and, if you’re lucky enough, your own back yard is almost an embarrassment of riches. Everyone loves pie but the lazy days of June, July, and August lend themselves to simpler recipes that are a snap to […]