Posts by Karen
Tuscan White Bean Soup
This is a great soup recipe I have been making for 20 years now. I make it on a nice cool crisp fall or winter day, and it really helps heat-up the family. I really enjoy serving this with a nice loaf of fresh Italian bread that has been warmed up in a 350 oven…
Read MoreA Day of Gratitude
Today’s post will be short. I want to express my gratitude to all read these blog posts I put out on a daily basis. Some of them take a few hours to write, others come quickly. If I’m helping anyone with a little advice or some shared knowledge, I feel it’s worth it. If these…
Read MoreCranberries Aren’t Just a Holiday Treat: A Powerhouse for Your Immune System
When you think of cranberries, what comes to mind? Perhaps the bright red sauce on your Thanksgiving table or a tart juice sipped alongside a festive meal. But cranberries are so much more than a seasonal tradition. These little berries pack a serious punch when it comes to supporting your immune system and overall health,…
Read MoreForgiveness…Do It For You
Have you ever heard the saying,”‘Resentment Is Like Taking Poison And Waiting For The Other Person To Die‘”? Resentment causes us inner pain, yet we expect it to impact the person we’re upset with. In reality, it only affects our own well-being, much like drinking poison and hoping it harms someone else. What is forgiveness?…
Read MoreGarlic Roasted Salmon & Brussels Sprouts
Roasting salmon on top of Brussels sprouts and garlic, flavored with wine and fresh oregano, is a meal that is simple enough for a weeknight meal yet sophisticated enough to serve to company. If you are ambitious and want, you can even grill this outdoors (if you have those mad-grilling skills). This is delightful when…
Read MoreAdrenal Fatigue…is it a thing?
Have you heard of adrenal fatigue? Adrenal fatigue is a relatively new term. It only came into existence in the late 1990s and was coined by James Wilson, PhD, a naturopath and alternative medicine expert. Dr. Wilson theorized that overstimulation of the adrenal glands by chronic stress over time could lead to an inconsistent cortisol…
Read MoreEasy Healthy Gluten-free Pumpkin Muffins
I look forward to the Fall when pumpkins are in season, and I get to make this with fresh pumpkin. I am happy when I get to puree some pumpkin to use in these muffins. Here is a little bonus—after Halloween, you can still get fresh pumpkins at a discount price! If you are going to…
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