Kale, sage, chives, mint, and oregano, made their debut in my yard this week. My husband has discovered Keto, but I have difficulty eating too much fat in one meal. As we work together in the kitchen to support one another, we’re learning what adjustments […]
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Chocolate, Cornbread, and Compassion
I have never once craved a carrot. There. I said it. I know I’m not alone in this. Can I get an Amen?! As I wrap my hands around the mug of dark chocolate cocoa, it warms my thoughts, soothes my spirit, and my craving […]
How Are You Eating?
Slow. Deliberate. Mindful. Those three words describe my newfound eating practice. I began my year, like so many others, with a fast. As I fast and pray, it’s about more than giving up food. This is the final semester of my Bachelor’s degree, and like […]
Make Time for Joy
One of my earliest memories is of sitting on a freshly shoveled mountain of snow eating a Nestle’s chocolate bar. My father and two older brothers did the work while I played in the snow, followed by the reward of chocolate afterward. What’s your earliest […]
Two Truths and One Lie
Can you spot the lie? I was born in England. I have more than 50 first cousins. I don’t like bread. How often do you lie to yourself about food? I caught myself doing it the other day. When someone finds out that I’m gluten […]
What’s in Your Smoothie?
Have you ever had a green smoothie? I didn’t think I would like them as much as I do! For the past month I’ve had one everyday. One of the benefits for me is that I don’t have to think about what to make for […]
How to Spice Up Baked Chicken
How much chicken do you eat in a week? If you’re like me it’s a daily affair when you’re working toward building muscle. It’s hard to get enough protein from anything other than chicken breast. One of my favorite ways to make plain baked chicken […]