Fighting Boredom with Healthy Food + Creative Living
If you eat beans from a can, you’re doing it wrong. So wrong. Making beans from scratch (soak and Instant Pot) not only taste better, but it’s super cost-effective and dried beans have a very long shelf life. A bag of beans for about a…
Soup-er Easy: A Hearty Lentil and Chard Bowl Craving a comforting, nutrient-packed meal? This quick and easy lentil and chard soup is the perfect solution! Packed with protein-rich lentils and vitamin-packed chard, this soup is a delicious way to nourish your body. Plus, it’s made…
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Last summer, my Mom had a consultation at the Mayo Clinic and within hours of her visit, she was checked into the hospital and scheduled for an emergency heart valve replacement. I flew out to see her, as it was truly touch and go. Mom struggled for breath, as congestive heart failure causes the lungs to ‘flood’ with fluid. She stoically reflected that she should have made better lifestyle choices in life. Her food choices were due to convenience, not nutritional value and exercise was a chore, not an enjoyment. I’ve led a healthy lifestyle, but seeing her there desperate for a second chance, made me realize that EVERY DAY we have a chance to do better and improve our heart health. Thankfully Mom was given that second chance with a successful surgery and is now feeling great. She’s also making better food choices, like having oatmeal for breakfast instead of a daily pastry (or two). (more…)
My daughter came home the other day and said she wanted pancakes for dinner. She’s normally a very healthy eater and wants vegetables and high-fiber foods, so I knew something was up.
Now that we’re all home during the day with Covid-19, we are HEARING each other. A LOT. We’re hearing our teens play video games non-stop, our spouse on boisterous Zoom calls or we’re hearing our neighbors play Bon Jovi on repeat. Either way, here are…
Two weeks ago, my husband and I went to a Monster Truck event – which was fun and I’m enjoying getting out of my bubble as often as possible. This weekend we decided to ventured out to Dulzura, CA (about 30 miles outside of San Diego) to visit the Madre Grande Monastery. If this Coronavirus thing gets out of control, it would be an excellent place to bug out, man… ️ (more…)
Fleas are common parasites on cats since the fur provides a good habitat for them where they can breed. They are mostly experienced during warm seasons and their life-cycle is adaptive to both in and outdoors.
Is it possible to make cheese-free scalloped potatoes? That’s what I set out to discover! Full disclosure: I like cheese, but my daughter is not doing well with lactose lately, so I’m modifying recipes to see what I can cut out.
Remember this old Western Tune?
Mamas’ don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys
Don’t let ’em pick guitars or drive them old trucks
Let ’em be doctors and lawyers and such (more…)
The older members of our society have often played a huge part in driving our country’s progress over the years and even defended it and its people’s freedom. However, as they age, many often find themselves fighting for veterans benefits, feeling undervalued in society as…
February is Heart Health Month, so my family and I are enjoying lightened up recipes of traditional classics. Heart disease causes 1 in every 4 deaths in the United States, so I’m constantly tweaking my recipes to make them heart healthy, but without sacrificing flavor.
It’s National Pizza Day on February 9th, so what better way to celebrate than with a homemade pizza! I’ve been making pizza from scratch for years, but recently have had to mix up my game plan. We had a pizza party for my daughter as I thought it would be an easy way to feed a bunch of teens, and everyone could customize their toppings. What I did NOT anticipate was the level of food allergies and food preferences! (more…)
