Mary Collette I was humbled by appreciation today. My CSA farm couldn’t find enough workers to keep up with the harvest so a number of members volunteered to help pick cucumbers and garlic. Kneel down, bend over, lift, squat, lift, then repeat, again and again. We kept up with the back-breaking work for three hours or so. … Read more
Here in Colorado, beets have arrived at farmers’ markets and their tasty tops along with them. Later in the summer, you may find only the beets, so this is the time to enjoy the mild-tasting greens. Unlike some of the sturdier greens like kale and collards, beet greens are fairly tender so be sure … Read more
At one of my recent meal planning workshops, one participant explained the nasty time crunch she faced. While the specifics might vary, most of us have likely experienced similar crunches–maybe often! Carolyn’s looked like this: Our workshop ran until 8:30 on a Thursday evening. Then she had to race home and get ready for … Read more
Isn’t it crazy that food can cause actual fear? Yet for many of us, the thought of “health-ifying” our diet does indeed cause at least an undercurrent of consternation, anxiousness, maybe despair. But what if it isn’t just about the food . . . and what if there’s an easier solution than sacrifice? Obviously we … Read more
In the last post I tackled the question “Does Eating Lots of Salads = Being a Healthy Eater?” The answer is “Of course!” but only IF you weave a lot of diversity into into your salads. That’s why the next post shared “3 Diet Diversity Salads.” Since then, I’ve continued making lots of diversity … Read more
The 4 dangers of “Salad Thinking” People often tell me they eat salads all the time and wonder if that isn’t a sure sign they’re eating healthy. Certainly, eating salads is a good thing–and it sure beats having a side of Cheetos for dinner! But is it enough to automatically qualify you for “healthy eating … Read more
Does eating salads automatically make you a healthy eater? That’s a tricky question which this post addressed. The bottom line, of course, is that salads are a good addition to your diet as long as you avoid The 4 Dangers of Salad Thinking: Make sure your salads are wildly diverse, moderate on the toppings and … Read more
A sales trainer was giving a talk recently where he asked a curious question. For coaches like me, he recommended asking new prospects, “Do you want the result or do you want the process?” To illustrate his point, he asked his audience, “Who here wants to get in better shape?” More than a few people … Read more
The instructions make this dish look more complicated than it is. Simply put, you just: Saute some onions and reserve for adding later. In the same pan, toast the buckwheat and spices using the “scrambled egg method.” Now simmer the buckwheat with a flavorful broth, gradually adding first carrots and then cabbage to cook with … Read more
Disease is a frightening thing. We’ve all heard of someone hit out of the blue with a devastating diagnosis–so it’s not uncommon to harbor an undercurrent of fear: Will I be next? While all chronic diseases are scary, it feels like Alzheimer’s is uniquely so, with its years-long, downward spiral, to a place of confusion, … Read more