Typically I L-O-V-E to decorate the house for Halloween. All of the silly decorations and fun ‘spooky’ lighting add extra excitement to the holiday vibe.… ( Read More )
Watermelon Refresher & A Dose of Reality
I have breast cancer. Those four words you never hope to say. I was going to blog about taking a forest bath, but that will… ( Read More )
Nut & Grain ‘Life Changing’ Bread
The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.— Joseph Campbell It’s all part of the journey. That’s what I remind myself- the good,… ( Read More )
Raw Double Chocolate Nut Carmel Mousse Slice
There is no denying the beast within. The Bowl Licker chocolate fest continues. There is not much that needs to be said about this raw… ( Read More )
Roasted Banana Double Chocolate Blender Cakes
This is certainly going to fall into the category of a good ‘cheat’. It definitely feels (or rather tastes), like you are cheating, but it… ( Read More )
Mega Chocolate Ying Yang Granola
I think I’ve officially entered my chocolate phase for 2015. I don’t know how or when it happened, but it hit me like a ton… ( Read More )
Mochi Brownies
Ever since Rika lived with us, a native of Japan, my kids have fallen even deeper in love with anything mochi. Prior to meeting Rika… ( Read More )
Langostino “Lobster” Tail Bucattini
There are times when you just need a pasta fix and this is especially true when you’ve got a house guest from Italy. While there… ( Read More )
Blackberry Topped Strawberry & Fig Smoothie with Cardamom Chia Pudding
One of my favorite family weekends is Labor Day weekend in Mt. Shasta, as we kiss summer goodbye. I find the Blackberry Festival to be… ( Read More )
Tangy Stuffed Italian Artichokes
“What is your practice?” That is the question the substitute yoga teacher asked the class. To be honest, having only started vinyasa yoga four years… ( Read More )