I’ve been reading a lot about stress and our bodies. The response systems we have in place to deal with and respond to outside threats is amazing and complex. But we weren’t created to maintain a constant state of fight or flight. The sympathetic nervous system and endocrine system are so overloaded with our modern… Read more »

From time to time, I love offering a sweet treat to the boys. It’s especially fun to share foods that remind me of my childhood. Coconut and almond macaroons are a health(ier) and delicious treat that send me right back to my days in Vicksburg, Mississippi. My parents love macaroons – really, anything with fresh… Read more »

One of my favorite Masters classes was the study of an ancient Indian medicine system called Ayurveda. The tenets of the system are quite simple but there are unlimited variations. I love to cook warm tri-dosha (Pitta, Kapha and Vata) that act almost like adaptogens and are great for anyone to enjoy. That means each person… Read more »

One of the ways I try to keep the boys interested in healthy food is by letting them chose the ingredients for salads. They love to help with food prep like chopping and mashing. Now that they are old enough to set the table and lead family prayers, I’ve given them each a kid safe… Read more »

When I was younger, we always had cake for our birthdays. Each one of us had a favorite flavor and to be sure, my dad’s favorite cake is coconut cake. It was my grandmother “Granny Goose” who would bake a delicious fluffy three-tiered cake dripping with butter creme frosting and coconut. These days, my dad… Read more »

I love food. I have always enjoyed an intense relationship with food. It has taken four decades to realize that my passion for food has its roots in my heritage. My maternal great grandfather was a pastry chef from southern Italy. He moved to the United States and pursued his career at the Peabody Hotel… Read more »

I just had so much fun putting together an Easter basket for my girlfriend’s husband. Thank you Ms B for your trust in me. <3 It is filled to the brim with all of my favorite healthy products for the local health food store. It was too amazing not to share. Fresh batch of Sweet Bark ~… Read more »

Spring has sprung! It’s in the air and the trees are blooming. I love this time of year. As I was making my weekly attempt at a grocery list~ it never fails, I still go to the store no less than 3 times, R asked me if his cherries would be at the market. Cherry… Read more »

Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, and anti-depressant since ancient times. The main component in turmeric, curcumin, has phenomenal anti-cancer properties and has been known to help to inhibit prostate, skin, colon, mouth, esophageal, lung, stomach, pancreatic, liver, and breast cancer. Turmeric is also a known blood purifier and helps to soothe respiratory ailments, improve liver… Read more »

I ran across a beautiful patch of wildflowers. This got me thinking about my favorite herbal teas and chamomile tea tops the list. It is a sleep aid with the ability to promote a full and restful night’s sleep. It’s very beneficial for those who suffer with insomnia, sleep disturbances, racing mind, or high anxiety and… Read more »