We are gearing up to celebrate the gorgeous month of May! While the sun is warming, the birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming and the garden is growing, May is such an awakening month. For families with school-aged children, May brings closure to the end of the school year and a quick summer break will bring new adventures of travel, swimming, camping and backyard parties. Major holidays that are in May are: May 1 - May Day - A celebration of spring in many countries. May 5 … [Read more...] about Celebrating May Events with Food
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Where There is Love, There is Food
It is no surprise that through the years of my culinary journey, I have thrived to share food in multiple ways. Food has always been a tool to express my love and compassion. As a local caterer, we create menus for some of the most amazing clients and guests. A few weeks ago, I was having a conversation with another like-minded female friend. The topic came up that we are both nurturers. We love sharing and celebrating with food. We are passionate about gathering around the table with family … [Read more...] about Where There is Love, There is Food
Eating Healthy Food is Part of Self-Care
When you hear the term “self-care,” what comes to mind? For many years, I have thought that self-care involved getting a massage, receiving a luxurious facial, hiking in our beautiful forests, attending a fancy retreat, relaxing in a bubble bath, reading a good book and listening to jazz music with some lighted candles. Through the years, I have found that self-care was holding my grandsons and rocking them to sleep after storytime or sitting on the porch and watching deer walk through the … [Read more...] about Eating Healthy Food is Part of Self-Care
Savoring Holiday Traditions
We all celebrate our individual cultures and family food traditions as a major part of the holidays. Growing up, Grandma Scardine would prepare fresh pasta and Brajoile (pronounced Brajole) with the Thanksgiving bird. The tenderness and flavor of the meat with the fresh sauce was amazing! Garlic and parsley would get stuck in our teeth. At Christmastime, we would have fried calamari and the sauce would include “the rings of calamari also.” I remember watching Grandma while the onion and … [Read more...] about Savoring Holiday Traditions
Cozy Soup for Fall
It’s about to be soup season. The leaves are changing to beautiful and vibrant colors. The crispness in the air invites us to curl up with a comfy blanket and enjoy our favorite bowl of soup. Healthy and nutritious, soup is a natural and healthy option that can be prepared in various ways: with vegetables, meat, chicken, or even legumes and rice. The vegetables added to your soups contain lots of vitamins, minerals and fiber. The broth and water added help keep you hydrated. For detoxing, … [Read more...] about Cozy Soup for Fall
Addressing Menopause with a Healthy Lifestyle
"What’s happening to me? My clothes don’t fit anymore; I am so moody and emotional! I often feel like Ursula, the sea-witch.” That’s how I woke up one morning – with all these crazy feelings. Of course, leading up to this moment, my daughter would always ask, “What’s the matter, mom?” As a woman, we are groomed to wear many hats. Yes, we are multitaskers; however, “Madame Butterfly” (that’s my nickname) needed some coaching. What I needed to come to grips with is the process called … [Read more...] about Addressing Menopause with a Healthy Lifestyle
