The kitchen is my happy place. And although I feel comfortable there, I know that may not be the case for everyone. For some it can be an overwhelming place, a boring place. For others, spending time in the kitchen is as a must do rather than I get to do – a chore to… Continue reading Four Ways to Make Your Kitchen More Enticing
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Why It Tastes “Good”
Ever loved a food because it tastes good? That feeling that one bite is never enough. You daydream about it. You obsess about it. You swear you cannot stop eating it. Here’s a secret: it doesn’t taste "good". It is not your taste buds singing its praises – it is probably all in our heads.… Continue reading Why It Tastes “Good”
Ingredient Spotlight: Zucchini
There are so many ways to eat zucchini. Its mild sweetness makes it a versatile ingredient in any kitchen. It can be diced up and thrown into stews or soups, steamed as a simple side dish, roasted for a flavorful accompaniment at any meal. It can be spiralized into noodles, sliced into planks, even shredded… Continue reading Ingredient Spotlight: Zucchini
Doing the Work
There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.Beverly Sills If you are looking for sustainable results, then chances are you will have to put in the work. It will involve making changes and seeing the fruit of those changes appear overtime -- instead of 30 days from now. There is no get-rich, quick scheme… Continue reading Doing the Work
Finding What Works
Ever wondered how some people are able to keep their habits going for months, years, even decades? Finding habits that work long term can be tough. Comfort zones are comforting (hence the name). There is a cozy feeling associated with doing what we have been doing day after day. Yet, wanting to change is normal… Continue reading Finding What Works
The Why Factor
Ever wonder how some people are able to continuously stay motivated? Why some individuals are able to crush their goals week after week, while others struggle to maintain a goal for more than a couple of days? Well it’s not because they have enormous willpower. It isn’t because they work harder at their goals or… Continue reading The Why Factor
Handling Change, Realistically
A lot of change is happening around us right now. With that, a lot of uncertainty has appeared. A cycle of confusion, rage, acceptance. We may not have asked for it, but it is here and we can either go with it or try to fight it. Either way, change is occurring before our very… Continue reading Handling Change, Realistically
Ingredient Spotlight: Cauliflower
Cauliflower is part of the cruciferous family. Named after the shape of the petals (the four petals resemble a cross or crucifix), cruciferous vegetables are known for the nutrient-dense properties (yay!). A native of the Middle East, cauliflower made its way to Europe from Cyprus in the 16th century before being found in North America… Continue reading Ingredient Spotlight: Cauliflower
How to Deflate Self-Limiting Beliefs
Ever felt like a goal or dream was outside your reach because you lacked the talent or expertise to make it happen? Maybe someone informed you, you were not capable of doing it or felt it was out of character for you to do it. This can happen frequently. There’s a goal or a dream… Continue reading How to Deflate Self-Limiting Beliefs
Keep Progressing Forward
I find that when life pivots in ways I was not expecting, it takes me time to adjust. I have to rearrange and reevaluate my lifestyle. I have to adapt in order to make things work. I have to strive to conform to a new way of life: cook differently, think differently, shop differently. It… Continue reading Keep Progressing Forward