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
Several short musings on the role of beliefs in Meal Making Transformation. See what thoughts they spark for you–and please share in the comments! Do you really believe all the talk about healthy eating? Or deep down, do you really think it’s a bunch of malarky? I think about that question a lot, because I … Read more
Why bother with Meal Making Transformation if you don’t really believe healthy eating makes a difference? Find out why your cells need you! Listening to our bodies is a trending topic these days. “Your Body Speaks Your Mind” was a recent LinkedIn article that got a lot of attention. “Every ache, every flutter of emotion, … Read more
When we think about Meal Making Transformation are we yearning for something more and deeper in our food lives? A few weeks ago I was outside watching an incredible super moon pop over the horizon when a neighbor walked up with her dog. I barely had time to ask “How are things” when she started … Read more
Several recent posts have focused on motivation. Kitchen Frenzy is yet another motivation-zapper that can sabotage Meal Making Transformation. I recently had the privilege of going to a week-long retreat. And yes, in case you’re wondering, the experience led to my full enlightenment : ) On a more practical note, however, I want to share … Read more
Find out in my recent podcast! More About the Podcast Three things come together to make Meal Making Transformation possible: becoming new in our kitchens, new in our cooking and new in our thinking. While all three are necessary, being new in our thinking is the most important because it is the foundation for transformation. … Read more
Lunch was a little disappointing the other day. I had fresh green beans from my garden, but overcooked them. And forgot to season them. Had some lovely sable fish from my fish share, but cooked it too fast, turning it into a jumble of bits and pieces. Heated up some kabocha squash that I baked … Read more
“Now that my husband has been gone almost a week on a photography trip, I must say that I don’t know how you come up with healthy meals throughout the day for just yourself.” This message came from one of our community readers, and it made me stop and think: I do make a healthy … Read more
Got home from a trip to Oregon a couple days ago, right about dinnertime. Maybe I could have taken 30 minutes to drive somewhere, pick up something and drive home. Bussing home from the airport, however, I landed on a much better option that took even less time. It was conveniently waiting in my freezer … Read more
“Purpose-Driven” and “Mission-Driven” are hot concepts these days. Even big consulting firms like Deloitte have been touting their benefits. Now our new Covid reality seems to be sparking some soul-searching for purpose and mission on a personal level. I’m wondering if that should include our food lives. Do we have a good sense of what … Read more