For one reader, Christine, there is nothing she likes better than sauteed mushrooms and onions. I’ve teased about her excitement and enthusiasm for this combo, but have to admit that it is quite tasty. Transform the combo into a gravy and you also have a very easy and very versatile way to add more satisfaction, … Read more
Hidden Mental Health Benefits of Everyday Cooking There’s no question that cooking can be burdensome at times. But as pointed out in “What If Cooking Is Just Plain Burdensome?” the critical question is where do we go with that fact. Do we let it stop us from making health-giving meals so we are forced to … Read more
More on “The Downside of Natural Remedies” A previous post included the video “Hidden Triggers and Surprising Solutions for Irritable Bowel Syndrome.” In the video, Women’s Gut Health Coach Susan Slowes shared the promise of managing IBS naturally through food and eating adjustments. While very helpful, Susan’s ideas raised the practical problem of 1) getting a … Read more
Left-Handed Cooking I got a shoulder replacement last week. Of course it was my right shoulder so I am learning to cook mostly with my left hand which is very awkward! I wanted to share my fumbling cooking efforts with you as encouragement that you don’t have to be super skilled in the kitchen to … Read more
[VIDEO] Hidden Triggers and Surprising Solutions for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Natural remedies sound great, don’t they? Heal a troublesome condition without expensive drugs or surgeries and all their complications and side effects. Instead, just eat good food, get lots of sleep, relax and get some exercise. Sounds like a vacation! Except when it comes time … Read more
I was a guest on a recent SoulShift podcast, “Reclaiming Health, Culture & Connection Through Meal Making.” Following is a comment by co-host Mindy Gorman-Plutzer which deserves a further conversation: Early in our podcast, Mindy brought up Diet Culture, saying: “I’m so drawn to the work Mary does because in my work with women around … Read more
YouTube Audio Only on Apple This was an especially fun podcast for me. First, it was on SoulShift, a unique show that “offers a pause for reflection, self-connection, and meaningful change with weekly conversations exploring how lasting transformation happens at the intersection of neuroscience and soul work, functional nutrition and self-love, ancient traditions and modern … Read more
This week’s recipe comes from Mindy Gorman-Plutzer, one of the hosts who interviewed me for a recent podcast, “Reclaiming Health, Culture & Connection Through Meal Making.” Near the end of the podcast, Mindy shared a wonderful story about her chili recipe. I want to pass it on to all of you because it touches on … Read more
‘Tis the Season You can get both leeks and cauliflower any time of year because grocery stores source food from all over the country and world. But since they are cold-weather crops, they taste best–and are often more affordable–in the winter months. Here are a couple easy meal ideas for these winter veggies. Leek and … Read more
“Cooking last week was so tiring and, frankly, just plain burdensome.” So concluded Kris, one of the participants in a class I taught recently. I loved her honest assessment of the previous cooking week, especially the word “burdensome.” What a “perfect” word! I had never attached that word to daily meal making but it really … Read more