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
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
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
I’ve been having fun making calendula oil after watching a series based on the book, The Sacred Kitchen, which shares forgotten healing remedies. Calendula oil is reportedly very soothing and healing for the skin. PLUS you can use it as a cooking oil! I love this fact since I’m guessing that being able to ingest … Read more