As a kid, one of the few foods I didn't like, was pumpkin pie...and other than carving one, I didn't know there was much else to do with this gourd. Boy did I have a lot to learn! Once we had the boys, I loved roasting the seeds and they loved eating them. But there is so much more purpose for that great pumpkin. Canned pumpkin is a fabulous substitute for the fats and … [Read more...] about The Great Pumpkin
Archives for October 2014
Yes, You Can…..
Who Am I (to Judge) ?
In the Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra, the first is the Law of Pure Potentiality. He suggests that one way to access our pure potentiality is by practicing NON-JUDGEMENT. He goes on to say that "Judgement is the constant evaluation of things as right or wrong, good or bad. When you are constantly evaluating, classifying, labeling, analyzing, you create a … [Read more...] about Who Am I (to Judge) ?
The Great Wheel of Color…..
No coincidence that our chakras are these colors and that eating foods associated with the color of each chakra can help balance them. This chart will be super helpful when putting together your own chakra salad! Using these colors/foods as a guide will not only be great for your body, heart and soul, but also will end up making a really pretty presentation! … [Read more...] about The Great Wheel of Color…..
For the Love of Veggies—and the Animals, of Course
Good morning. Lately, I have been into cooking fresh beets and adding them to my salads. I was always intimidated by how to cook/peel them. If you cut off the greens (yes, buy them with the greens and you get a bonus...you can cook the greens just as you would swiss chard, spinach or kale. I tried them for the first time, sauteing them with lots of garlic and they tasted a … [Read more...] about For the Love of Veggies—and the Animals, of Course