You were born to be real, not to be perfect. - unknown Working full-time, raising children or simply keeping up with the flow of life can make eating healthy a challenge. Meal planning, grocery shopping and cooking can be time consuming. And even though it is tempting to run through the drive-thru, … [Read more...] about 3 Quick, Simple & Nutritious Dinner Recipes That Will Make You Feel Amazing!
Oakdale
Autumn Broccoli Soup + Potato Fries = Vitamin C Immune Boost
The trees are about to show just how beautiful letting go can be.As autumn approaches the trees turn amber, crimson and yellow, the air gets crisp and the evenings get longer. For me, this means it's time to break out the sweaters and boots, make a big pot of soup and get ready for Netflix in … [Read more...] about Autumn Broccoli Soup + Potato Fries = Vitamin C Immune Boost
Blueberry picking with friends on the farm & connecting with the Earth!
I had the greatest pleasure of celebrating a friends birthday by picking blueberries at VanderHelm Farms in Oakdale, California, a no-spray farm, which allows you to hand-pick your own blueberries. No spray, means the farmer does not use toxic pesticides or herbicides to keep pests away. Some … [Read more...] about Blueberry picking with friends on the farm & connecting with the Earth!
Fall Shopping List + What is Seasonal Eating?
Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall. - F. Scott FitzgeraldIt's October and the year is flying by. However, this is all the more reason to remind ourselves to slow down, be present and enjoy all the seasonal pleasures that come along with the beautiful autumn season: falling … [Read more...] about Fall Shopping List + What is Seasonal Eating?
Recipe: Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin (winter squash) is a wonderful source of carotenes. Diets rich in carotenes offer protection against type 2 diabetes and many cancers. I've been promising this post for quite some time. Yes, it's a bit late;) However, what happened to October? Indeed, it has come and gone, but that's quite … [Read more...] about Recipe: Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread