I once tweeted that the only shoes a girl needs are a pair of black Christian Louboutains and a pair of nude ones. I may have been exaggerating, because I love shoes so much that I’d most definitely need more than 2 pairs! But as much as I love wearing the perfect pair of shoes, I’ve actually fallen in love… Read More
Holiday Health Check Day 18: Cook at Home
Serve up more healthful meals by cooking at home. Not a seasoned cook, start simply, take a class and dare to make mistakes. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVWQjxof338?version=3]
Holiday Health Check Day 14: Eat Whole Grains
A moderate amount of whole grain should have a place in most diets. Try amaranth, buckwheat, quinoa and barley for a grounding, warming effect on the body in the Winter months. Learn why whole wheat bread is not a whole grain and gran a recipe for a healthy quinoa pilaf. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmQLFBzZPZs?version=3] Broccoli Quinoa Pilaf Whole grains are an essential… Read More
Lovely Little Lentil Salad
I’ve been vowing to eat more lentils lately but cooking them always seems to be a chore for me. Then, my friend and fellow Health Coach tipped me off to Melissa’s steamed lentils which I had seen before, but hadn’t considered using in my cooking. It turns out, they were the perfect solution to my problem. Clearly, soup is no… Read More
Lessons Learned from My Grandmother’s Kitchen
Ida Martha Stanzione Vicario 1926-2011 My family said goodbye to my sweet and loving grandmother (Nana) last week after her long battle with Alzheimer’s. An immigrant from Naples, Italy and an angel even before she ever made it to Heaven, my grandmother was passionate about food and cooking. For most of my life, I never set foot in a kitchen,… Read More