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How to keep Busy We are now just over 2 weeks into mandatory social distancing and it has gone "OK" for me. However, If I hadn't set at least one small goal for myself daily, I ...

Prepackaged yogurts get boring. Though they may be a little more convenient, most contain extra sugar, or unnatural sweeteners. Creating your own healthy parfaits, made from your favorite layers is a great way to control ...

Last year I subscribed to a produce delivery box service. Initially I began researching a service for my parents, in an effort to force them to eat more fresh produce. I realize it's not so ...

Hummus & Veggies Chickpeas, please! Hummus is a great appetizer or snack for any time. You can prep a very simple version or add options like chilies, artichokes or spinach. Pairing with bite-size veggies like celery, ...

My 5th-time feature in PEOPLE Magazine is a great way to start 2020. This year I have been featured in the regular yearly edition of PEOPLE Magazine's Half Their Size issue. This makes 5! An ...

HAPPY NEW YEAR & HAPPY NEW DECADE I have a few lessons, a few affirmations, and a few realizations to share with you. With a new year comes a new age - I don't mind getting ...

It is known that members of my family still prefer cranberry sauce from the can opposed to my tangy homemade sauce. I can only attribute this to nostalgia. So now there are now always 2 ...

This is a not so basic hot chocolate recipe that's great for these cold nights and chilly mornings this holiday season. I was inspired by one of my most favorite holiday movies - National Lampoons ...

Tip 1 - Prep Ahead If the devil is in the details, then god is in the prep! Half of my cooking is done the night before any event. The chopping, peeling, washing and most of ...

Halloween is this week. I've painted a pumpkin and consulted my nieces and nephews on the correct way to carve one creatively. I'm not a pumpkin spice latte or pumpkin pie lover so all that ...

I love bold spice, and I love my friends and I'm extra particular about both. Happily, this post contains the best of each world. Lokal Artisan Foods is a brand created by a high school ...

I started growing tomatoes! So far, I'm not even close to harvest but perhaps in a few weeks, I'll have a small batch of tasty tart tomatoes to salt and snack on. Until then I ...

Summer weather is finally here and it's time for some picnicking! I love a good picnic, paired with fresh foods, chilled prosecco, and warm sun. Forget prepackaged foods that may be a little easier to ...

Spring is here and strawberries are back in season! You can easily find deals like 2 pints for $5. I use them for everything, even though they tend to have a short shelf life, but ...

Confession time! Despite how CLEAN I try to eat - for months my tummy was in agony! Most of the time I felt fine physically but my lower belly was extended a bit into an unattractive ...