In a previous post, (March 28) I talked about how gluten-free food isn’t necessarily healthier (unless you are truly gluten intolerant or have celiac disease.) But ironically, I believe many people have actually improved their diets by avoiding gluten. What? Am I talking out of both sides of my mouth? ? ? Americans eat a [...]
Many of you have told me you really liked the Garlicky Dill Dressing. I’m so glad! And for those who don’t like your garlic so strong, just use less of it. Maybe try 2 cloves at first, taste it, and then add more if you want to. (If you missed it, click here.) Today I’m [...]
When I was 11 years old, I made a decision that changed my life. I don’t remember much else from that year, but I’ll never forget the day I decided to say “Yes” to my life. You see, as a young child I was painfully shy. I know — lots of kids are a little [...]
I was talking with my good friend and neighbor, Karen, about what it was like finding good vegan food while traveling. She wasn’t just taking a short week-end trip; she was on a long RV trip — and then her frig broke. Yikes! She shared how she was able to eat in restaurants and get [...]
How would you like to make a really, really BIG difference in the world, with one simple choice? I totally believe that every single one of us wants to make a positive impact on the world. We love it when we see something good come from our efforts. It feels wonderful to know someone else’s [...]
Salads should be front and center in a healthy diet, but how can you keep enjoying them unless you have some fabulous dressings that you love? Unfortunately, most commercial salad dressings are loaded with oil, which is just a highly processed, low nutrient, super-high-calorie product. Most homemade dressings are also loaded with oil, so they’re [...]
Spring is here, which means new life. Now is the time that Nature gives everything a fresh look. (I know, in Alaska we still have snow on the ground. But we know what’s coming!) But when we look in the mirror, we may notice we have more wrinkles than we had last spring. Our waistlines [...]
Gluten-free is becoming the rage, and many people proudly announce they are “gluten-free” as their way of saying they are eating a healthy diet. But is gluten-free food necessarily healthier? Gluten is a protein that is found in wheat, rye, and barley. A very small percentage of the population, approximately 1%, have a very serious [...]
Some of the most joyful and contented parts of my life take place in the kitchen. No — not because I’m a gourmet cook (I’m not!) and just love creating masterpieces. It’s more about relationships. Every morning, my family gathers in the kitchen. Charlie and I work together to prepare our delicious breakfast. One of [...]
I’m pretty committed to eating food that tastes great AND is good for me, so I’m always experimenting to get just that combination. Some of the results aren’t too wonderful, but some are keepers. This one, in my opinion, is a keeper, so I wanted to share it with you. My goal was to create [...]
