Well, as many of you know, around my house, every Thursday is a holiday as we gather our kids and their friends for Vegan Feast Thursday. Although the menu has grown to include some non-vegan dishes for the non-vegan eaters, the weekly ritual's VFT name will always remain. I look so forward to Thursdays and while the menu tends to consist of some reliable dishes, I also like … [Read more...] about Happy VFT
Finally Some Food Talk
Though I admit that I fast forwarded a lot of Biggest Loser last night, I loved the episode. I loved it mostly because there was a lot of talk about food. Since it's incredibly important that society understands that food is about 90% of the weight loss (and maintenance) game, it's a good idea for them to have more episodes that address eating! By the way, an ounce of … [Read more...] about Finally Some Food Talk
Introducing…Pop-Bhangra
It is said that art imitates life and life imitates art. Must be true. Introducing...Pop-Bhangra a traditional Indian dance common in Bollywood films. Think high energy train station dance scene during the closing credits of Slumdog Millionaire. Since the movie won 8 Academy Awards, Bhangra classes are popping up all over the U.S. Originated in the Punjab region, in it's … [Read more...] about Introducing…Pop-Bhangra
Another Big Pharma Warning…
"Let food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food." Hippocrates, the father of Western Medicine I would love to sit down with Hippocrates and discuss what has happened since 377 BC! Our western diets have changed everything. Now people have to take drugs to combat a laundry list of diseases that mostly arise as a result of our dietary choices. It might even be ok if … [Read more...] about Another Big Pharma Warning…
Happy “Pi” Day…
While I was busy gloating about longer days of sunlight, Kyle's girlfriend reminded me today is a holiday--"Pi' day--figures, she would know this--she is a pre-med student :) So along with celebrating an extra hour of sunlight (for most of all us in the US) we can also celebrate the date, 3.14, or "pi" day. Hey, any reason to celebrate is a good reason! Thanks Nicole. I … [Read more...] about Happy “Pi” Day…