In 2010, my oldest daughter, Lindsay, packed up her little Toyota Corolla and headed off to California to create a life for herself. I wept for months. She was the first to leave the nest. My youngest daughter, Stephanie, left the nest in 2014 with a short drive to Prescott Valley. This wasn’t as … [Read more...] about Transitioning into the Empty Nest
The Natural Healing Garden
Autumn Cooking with Comfort
Autumn invites us to celebrate the foods that create savor and spice. That’s because when we begin a new season, our bodies make a shift and we sometimes have to help them along a little bit. Hot foods and spices trigger the release of endorphins—the natural chemicals that trigger feelings of … [Read more...] about Autumn Cooking with Comfort
Serving Summertime with Basil
It’s no surprise that basil is a summertime staple in our catering recipes – with a warm and spicy flavor, basil is an ideal pairing for sweet or mild recipes. Basil is a common herb in most of our kitchens, but did you know that besides tasting good in our chicken and pasta dishes, it can be … [Read more...] about Serving Summertime with Basil
Practicing Self-Care
Today, I am reminded to open my heart and let in the light. We have been hit with information by the government and news media that could be rather daunting. I have learned from a few mentors and professionals that we must take our own health and environments into our own hands. Of course, we … [Read more...] about Practicing Self-Care
Nurturing the Community with Goods from the Garden
From business meetings and award ceremonies to weddings and similar personal festivities, Prescott’s Goods from the Garden caters to the culinary tastes of area businesses and families. Named Best of Business-Catering in 2019 by QCBN readers, the firm boasts 24 professionals with collectively … [Read more...] about Nurturing the Community with Goods from the Garden
Choosing Healthy Foods for Times of Grief
I am writing this article to help assist and be present for some of the most amazing people in my community. Recent announcements of some of the most sad and unwelcoming news can hit us hard. Whether it’s the death or a tragic diagnosis of illness of a friend, family or neighbor, food can be used as … [Read more...] about Choosing Healthy Foods for Times of Grief
How to Avoid Feeling Overstressed, Overworked
I sit here chuckling as I consider to how to: be a better wife, mother, daughter; run our two businesses; balance my volunteer hours; plan time for exercising, meal preparation, playing with my grandsons, praying and honoring God, staying on top of social media, writing out Christmas cards, shopping … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Feeling Overstressed, Overworked
Making Holiday Meals Special
Celebrating the holidays with family and friends is a special time of year. I can recall so many food memories. My Grandma, Betty Scardine, would make homemade pasta and hang it over pipes in the basement. She called it “macaroni!” The lingering aroma of fresh sauce stills stays with me to this … [Read more...] about Making Holiday Meals Special