Yummy foodie gift ideas
It’s always helpful to have a handful of small gift ideas in your back pocket, especially as the holidays approach. Seeing as a bottle of wine (my typical go-to) sometimes isn’t appropriate, this week I’m sharing a few other possibilities—all from small local businesses. Some of the items here cost a few bucks more than […]
Nourish your whole self with homemade soup — and cookies
Self-care involves eating a healthy diet and enjoying occasional indulgences. As chef and food blogger Maribeth Mulready puts it, “and by occasional, I mean daily.” I agree. Thus, I asked her to share a few of her favorite quick-and-easy recipes. I’ve written before about how cooking is inherently generous and loving. The food we make […]
Putting a healthy, positive spin on dessert
It may be wise to skip dessert if you’re on a mission to lose weight. But if you love an after-dinner sweet, I get you, and it can be part of a balanced and altogether healthy regimen. Deprivation is not my thing. Some people place great virtue on swearing off carbs, caffeine, sugar, dairy, gluten, […]