Mary Collette 
A couple weeks ago I opened the fridge to find some lovely fresh herbs that were in danger of rotting. Being too lazy to make a pesto, I turned instead to its simpler—and easier—cousin, pistou. Traditionally, pistou is made with just basil, olive oil and garlic. In my case, I didn’t even want to peel … Read more
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
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
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
In this season of resolutions, here’s something to consider: Life Voids. On a scale of 1 to 10, are you getting what you want from life? Or is there an uncomfortable void somewhere? Maybe you don’t know what to do with it, so you ignore it. But is it still niggling at the back of your … Read more
There must be 20 different ways to cook eggs! Here’s a technique I learned from a Japanese friend. I always slice the crepes into thin strips to top a salad or stir-fry, like the salad with Warming Tahini Sauce pictured above. But now I want to experiment using them as a wrap. Any ideas for … Read more
Sorry! Time management and planning always save far more time than it takes to do them. Think about it this way: If you have time to fatigue yourself trying to figure out a single meal at the last minute, then you have time to plan two, three or even four meals in the same amount … Read more
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
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
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