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, as...
Food
Pasta Fagioli for the Soul
Yesterday was a wet and dreary day in South Florida and I woke up feeling a little like I was getting the cold that everyone seems to be passing around, so I decided...
Beans, Beans, the Magical Fruit
Thursday is not only Vegan Feast Day, but also the day the local newspaper includes a food section. Is this the case everywhere? Just wondering. Anyway, it really...
They Don't Call it Sweet for Nothing!
When Dr. Bob Arnot, the in-house doctor for Men's Journal Magazine was asked what the most nutritious vegetable was, pound for pound, his answer was based on researc...
Off The Chain Shepherd's Pie
Happy Friday everyone. Last night's meal was a big hit. As promised, here is the recipe for: VEGAN SHEPHERD'S PIE For the beef mixture: 1/2 cup of chopped onions 1...
Got Milk?
About a week ago I closed a blog with a line about milk and promised more to come. So here's more! Interestingly enough, while many health professionals still belie...
Make Love, Not War
I marked yesterday as a day of peace and celebration. After working up a great sweat in the morning, I came home and swam my 30 laps. I swore I wouldn't spend the...
When Johnny Comes Marching Home
I remember learning that song, When Johnny Comes Marching Home, back in elementary school. "The men will cheer and the boys will shout-The ladies they will all turn...
Bomb Diggity
What started as 3 laps in the pool back in June, has turned into a swimming workout. Yesterday I swam 30 laps after finishing my work day. Felt great and it's very...
Give Peas a Chance
Yesterday it dawned on me, that with the direction my life (and hence this site) has taken, this site should be called Peasandfitness.com - it actually came to me...
Camps, Weddings, Subs and Burgers
All eyes are on Rhinebeck, New York, this morning. Today Chelsea Clinton gets married in that historical little town. Mitch went to summer camp in Rhinebeck (Boiber...
The Boys in the Band
Tonight the boys in the bands are back in town for vegan feast Thursday. I am excited to hear their stories about their 5 shows that took them to Georgia, the Carol...