It’s back-to-work-day for me…but I’m working from home, so no complaints (even though dragging myself virtually into my classrooms this morning was a little rough. The plus side? I think my students are dragging too because no one has posted anything yet! That means I’m just prepping for my two new classes—ones I’ve never taught …
That super grain-like seed, plus a new way to smash your taters! Read More »
Even though I don’t make resolutions at New Year’s, I do see the value and impact that the connotation of the date can have on our lifestyles. And if you know me even a little bit, you know I’m all about cheating when it comes to getting healthier and improving habits (with minimal effort and …
It’s the week of Christmas. I have friends to visit (including 3 new babies that I haven’t met before), and only a slight amount of work to do(!). I’m looking forward to extra time with people I care about, and I’m feeling lucky that it’s not about the food or the presents—just about the people! …
Buckwheat, and gingerbread, and snow forts….and Christmas plans Read More »
It was Sunday night. Joe was starving, and I was sick (and had been sitting at the computer for too many hours)…so I offered to run to the Owl House for take out. Why didn’t I get dinner? Because I had the dumb idea earlier to make cookies and I was full (but that didn’t …
Beets and Butternut! This wouldn’t have been my first thought for a dinner pairing, but I saw a recipe yesterday for a mostly raw vegan beets and butternut dish, and it was really pretty (and I suppose I also believed that it would taste good!). I intended to make it exactly as the recipe said, …
An unlikely but beautiful couple, plus pretzels that digest like vegetables Read More »
Yesterday was Matthew’s 7th birthday, and I was able to go to Penn Yan and see him at my Dad’s house. It was fun—reminded me of the old days when I had a family and we did stuff like have birthday dinners (birthday boy picked pizza—I swear he could be mine, my sister always chose …
Blunt Truth and Comfort Food in Uncomfortable Moments Read More »
Along with my passion for ice cream, my vita-mix, and more recently, for brewing kombucha…I am equally enamored with Sun Butter. I stay away from peanut butter due to the high mold content (aflatoxins—cancer causing mold in peanuts), and Sun(flower seed) Butter is the closest-tasting nut/seed butter to peanut butter. That said, my eye is …
Take Two of the Squash Smoothie Escapade is the clear winner. Why have I never made this before? Do you want some? Come over—I’ve got plenty of squash and this smoothie is so good it should be enjoyed with other people who will appreciate its awesomeness! After you’ve blended all the above ingredients on low, …
A Gingerbread, Molasses Cookie, Pumpkin Smoothie…..Or Squash Incognito Read More »
First, I’d like to share with you one of my favorite love notes… I’m going to make this again today and use extra squash—it could be squashy-er if you ask me. Last week when I was contemplating making this smoothie, my mom told me her grandmother used to make squash pies and tell everyone they …
Last week, I noticed that my skin was really dry and itchy, sorry I know you don’t need to know that. But it was annoying—and I’m not interested in putting lotions on my skin because when I do I hear this little voice in my head saying, “You shouldn’t put anything on your skin that …
