I spent almost all of yesterday in the kitchen. Getting ready for VFT with a St. Patty's/last week of winter/almost spring theme, took a lot of preparing, but it was exactly what I wanted to do. Dinner started with homemade hummus and pita triangles while the troops gathered. James, Jane, Derek, Peter and special mystery guest, Lauren were all in attendance. Lauren was … [Read more...] about Melting Away
This and That
Get Your Motor Running
So, a week ago I started drinking the Braggs apple cider vinegar and...well...I know this is way too much information (TMI) but, my nagging, bleed every morning hemorrhoid, hasn't nagged or bled since. I am still thinking it could be a coincidence, but the more days that go by, the less coincidental I think it is. And now that I have shared that tidbit of "TMI," I have to say … [Read more...] about Get Your Motor Running
Breaking Down and Building Up
Even though we have sprung forward, I never seem to miss the lost hour. Having gotten out of bed at 5 this morning, it should have felt like 4, but instead it felt like 6. Go figure. What we lost in an hour, we make up EVERY SINGLE day when the sun is still shining in the evening, giving us much more of a day....especially for the 9-5ers. Last night it was definitely a … [Read more...] about Breaking Down and Building Up
Springing Forward
Welcome to one of my favorite weekends of the year. Tonight, if you are in an area of the US that changes your clocks, you will spring forward. Yes, you will lose an hour, tonight, but what you will gain in evening sunlight, will hopefully be well worth the loss! I celebrate this "holiday," with great excitement and anticipation of the change from winter to spring, next … [Read more...] about Springing Forward
Bragging Rights
So all this talk about apple cider vinegar made me think about how I had a bottle of Braggs, but ended up discarding it when I cleaned out my pantry. On a weekly trip to Whole Foods this week, I bought a new bottle. A few of you have commented on your daily doses of the stuff and though I think it tastes pretty nasty, I am reminded of how many things it claims to be good … [Read more...] about Bragging Rights