Should we welcome Autonomous Cooking?

Meal Making Transformation happens in sync with a transformation of our thinking, which includes developing an appreciation for mastery. A recent article* posed a tongue in cheek question: With all the talk about self-driving cars, why hasn’t the autonomous concept been applied to more areas? The author whimsically proposed a self-playing guitar since he’d never … Read more

Recipe: Jazz Up Veggies with 3-Step Roasted Garlic Sauce

I think it’s fair to say that I have A LOT of garlic! It all came courtesy of my farm share, but I don’t mind a bit. Garlic is a great addition to almost any dish and can be expensive at the grocery store. The variety in my garlic stash is called hardneck because of … Read more

Recipe: Adventures with Brussels Sprouts . . . and the Goldilocks Problem

In addition to being new in the kitchen and thinking, Meal Making Transformation is about being new in our cooking, which means getting comfortable with simple basic techniques, like vegetable roasting. Do you harbor bad feelings about Brussels sprouts? If so, there’s a good chance your Brussels trauma got embedded at a young age, at … Read more

Routines: Boring or Brilliant?

Does the word “routine” make you think of stuck-in-the-mud people who do the same boring things day after day? I’m with you, and that’s why I try not to be too “routinized.” But a recent article made me reconsider my aversion to routines. Decision Fatigue  According to the article by Dr. Mark Hyman, routines lessen … Read more

Self-Care for the Season of Stress: Is the best kind free?

The Season of Stress is upon us! When my children were growing up, how many holiday seasons did I get wound up to the point of breaking? Every one! Back then, self-care wasn’t a “thing.” We all just stressed our way merrily through the holidays. Thank goodness, the importance of self-care and wellness have been … Read more

Watch Out for Bad Information

Influencers are everywhere these days, including the healthy eating area. While many provide helpful information, a recent investigative article in The Washington Post found that: “The food, beverage and dietary supplement industries are paying dozens of registered dietitians that collectively have millions of social media followers to help sell products and deliver industry-friendly messages on … Read more

How do you start REALLY believing in healthy eating?

Retrain your brain with good information! Realize that mainstream media does little, if anything, to help us develop a deep, solid, actionable belief in our health. In fact, advertisements are designed to do just the opposite: “Go ahead and eat fast food, order takeout, pop a frozen meal in the microwave,” they say. “You deserve … Read more