My Love Affair With Butter

My Love Affair With Butter

Yes, they are marketed as low-fat, but the bottom line is "low fat" is a marketing tool to convince us that we are eating a "healthy" product that will not make us gain weight.

Do I need more sleep?

Do I need more sleep?

The truth is you can survive, albeit for a much shorter lifespan, on 6 hours, but you will thrive for longer, healthier life on 7 or more. We should sleep all night, peacefully until the spike in cortisol wakes us up in the morning again.

Date Pecan Balls

Date Pecan Balls

What is better than a no bake cookie? One that tastes great and is full of nutritious real food! I have to say the 7, 11, 37, and 67 year old in our family agreed they were delicious!

Christmas Curry

Christmas Curry

Two reasons why I call this dish Christmas Curry, the first is because it's red and green, warm and comforting, and full of holiday cheer. The second is because for years, I had vegetarians attend our Christmas dinner wanted something to serve.

Happiness is just 3 cups away...

Happiness is just 3 cups away...

By happiness is just 3 cups away, I mean 3 cups of beautifully colored vegetables, berries, and seasonal fruits. Let me explain why this will bring you the happiness you deserve and exactly which ones to eat.

Thanksgiving Recipes

Thanksgiving Recipes

I can't help it, I'm a foodie, I love family, I love expressing gratitude, and I love cooking in the fall. The fall table is such a great excuse to get creative and pull out seasonal dishes that represent your local food or your traditional treasures.

Roasted Carrots and Aioli

Roasted Carrots and Aioli

This recipe screams autumn with its gorgeous fall colors. It is so simple I'm almost embarrassed to include it, but simple is what we need if we are going to replace the baby carrots with Ranch dressing.

Top Three Medicinal Foods for Fall

Top Three Medicinal Foods for Fall

This month we are going to look at the top three medicinal foods for fall and give you some great ideas on how to include them in your daily diet. I hope you find a few ways to incorporate these tasty delights this fall.

5 Tips to Avoid Skin Cancer

5 Tips to Avoid Skin Cancer

Here is what I recommend you do to make sure you are getting a careful light glow that will help prevent seasonal sadness, boost your Vitamin D levels, and not lead to sun cancer.

Rosemary Cashews

Rosemary Cashews

If you love Marcona Almonds, you are going to love this take on them. My friend Val introduced me to her hand-roasted Rosemary Cashews and I was in heaven. We took the recipe to a whole new level of flavor and health.