Yesterday, still (and forever) inspired by Dolores and Ted's garden and kitchen, I threw together a stir-fry using red cabbage as the main ingredient. In a little bit of oil in the wok and some fresh garlic for flavor, I added sliced sweet onion, bell pepper and carrots, about half of a red cabbage. Once the cabbage looked wilted and soft, I added just a drop of fresh grated … [Read more...] about It’s all Simply Work in Progress
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The Diabetes Dilemma
The beach was beautiful and Mitch and I had a great vacation day. Blaze is doing well and life is good! But...but...there is something I need help understanding. When I was growing up, I remember knowing a few kids that had Type 1 diabetes and everyone's heart broke for them. While it wasn't the end of the world, they would have to take injections and alter their eating, … [Read more...] about The Diabetes Dilemma
Fun Friday
As I sit down to start typing, I am thinking about last night's dinner. I want to thank my dear friend, Lesley, once again, for modeling "If you build it, they will come," with regard to family traditions. Though we totally miss Kyle (and Nicole) at our Thursday night feasts, Mitch and I are so thankful to have the chance to have a weekly event with Derek and his friends. It … [Read more...] about Fun Friday
Never Settle for Good Enough
There was some great news this week about how one full year after a stroke, (and even thereafter) patients are still regaining lost or damaged brain function. I have always "supposed" this theory. That's probably mostly because I am an optimist, but also because in my Pilates training I have learned so much about the nervous system and how we can continuously teach it to … [Read more...] about Never Settle for Good Enough
Sundays are THE BEST!
Yesterday we worked on expanding our little herb/veggie (and fruit!) garden. We now have parsley, thyme, basil, purple basil, mint, rosemary, lavender, tomatoes, assorted salad greens, watermelon and pineapple plants in the ground. We have had good luck sinking pineapple crowns into the ground through the years. We have gotten some insanely perfect pineapples through the … [Read more...] about Sundays are THE BEST!