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Physical Health

“If you don’t think your anxiety, depression, sadness and stress impact your physical health, think again. All of these emotions trigger chemical reactions in your body, which can lead to inflammation and a weakened immune system. Learn how to cope, sweet friend. There will always be dark days. ” ~ Kris Carr One of the bestContinue reading “Physical Health”

surprise yourself

I would love to live like a river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding. ~ John O’Donohue

Never Give Up

“Anyone can give up, it’s the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that’s true strength.” ~ Unknown Check out this flower. Do you see the leaf underneath? Nature is truly amazing. This flower had a will and a purpose and nothingContinue reading “Never Give Up”

Happiness

Happiness… “I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition. ” ~ Martha Washington

Kitchen Experiments – Almond Flour Pancakes

Breakfast has never been my favorite meal. As a teenager into my early adulthood I always skipped breakfast. I always thought it was a good way to control my weight and I was never hungry anyway. Since then I have learned how wrong I was on both of these counts. Breakfast or break fast isContinue reading “Kitchen Experiments – Almond Flour Pancakes”

This Moment

Out of nothing came Everything. Think about that! Out of nothing came Everything. Standing here in this kitchen now cooking is the miracle, boiling water, making tea. The feel of the sun this morning. The feel of the rain this evening. If we were truly paying full attention to this moment, thereContinue reading “This Moment”

Kitchen Experiments – A Special Mother’s Day Dinner

Cauliflower. It has never really been one of my favorite vegetables, but I would buy it on occasion and roast it and then not buy it again for weeks. Recently, once again, I have made some dietary changes and cauliflower has risen to the top as one of my new favorite vegetables. There have been weeks where I haveContinue reading “Kitchen Experiments – A Special Mother’s Day Dinner”

Don’t Underestimate…

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ~ Leo Buscaglia

Snow Day Kitchen Experiments: Quiche with Cauliflower Crust

I must admit that I am really tired of winter and snow. However, having a snow day does give me time to be in the kitchen and make delicious food for my family. Anita called me yesterday morning and said, “What are you cooking?” It took me off guard because I didn’t think I wasContinue reading “Snow Day Kitchen Experiments: Quiche with Cauliflower Crust”

Kitchen Experiments- Gluten Free, Grain Free Gingerbread

It has been awhile since I have shared any of the foods that I have been cooking in my kitchen but ever since I made this recipe, everyone has been asking me to share it. I found this recipe in a cookbook that has been on display in my office for quite some time. ThisContinue reading “Kitchen Experiments- Gluten Free, Grain Free Gingerbread”