Yahoo I did it! 21 days with no animal products, gluten, alcohol, caffeine or sugar. It was a roller coaster 3 weeks but I made it through and I'm feeling great. Here are a few insights from my 3-week cleanse to offer a little inspiration and information: 1. Gluten and sugar are in so many of the foods I eat. … Continue reading Lessons From My 3-Week Cleanse
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The Vital Importance of Water
I first met Mario Di Franco a few years ago. Because my husband is in the non-toxic disinfectant/cleaner industry, they have done some work together and when I became curious about municipal water and started researching the safest and most effective home water systems my husband immediately suggested we set up a meeting to talk … Continue reading The Vital Importance of Water
Brilliant Green Split-Pea Spring Soup
I am soooo ready for spring! We were spoiled here last year with an early start to the season and this year's continued cool weather is starting to get me down. So in an effort to cheer myself up and to pump up my body and my family's bodies with some healthy greens and protein I whipped … Continue reading Brilliant Green Split-Pea Spring Soup
Bibimbap and my new Le Creuset Pot
Don’t you love it when you mention something that you would like to buy for yourself in passing to another person and they remember what you have said? And then on your birthday or as a surprise they give you just the thing you desire! How wonderful! My husband is actually quite good at this … Continue reading Bibimbap and my new Le Creuset Pot
Family Dance Parties and Inner Ninja
We like to dance at our house. My whole family (my mom, dad, sister and her fam included) have been known to throw some kick-butt parties where we push back the furniture and crank up the tunes. Our recent Gangham Style dance-off comes promptly to mind ; ) This is not to say that we … Continue reading Family Dance Parties and Inner Ninja
