Life is Short — Follow Your Dreams

There are some things that just move you — that stick in your brain and you cannot let them go. This happened to me recently. I had finished my morning chores and decided to chill out and see what was on TV. I stumbled upon a movie called “Into the Wild.” I had missed the Read More

Deep Dish Pizza with Homemade Cheese

For some reason I had a craving for a deep dish pizza so I was inspired to make my own cheese to go with it. Both are relatively easy to make. In case you missed it, CLICK HERE to get to my blog about making the cheese. Here is how I made the pizza: Sauce Read More

Lettuce Wraps

I grew some great looking and tasting lettuce this spring in my garden and it inspired me to make plant based lettuce wraps. I followed no real recipe, but things I knew would taste good together. Boy, what a treat! They can be eaten as a wrap (a little messy) or you can make a Read More

The Secret Ingredients in Your Food

Several years ago I learned about the dangers of GMOs (genetically modified organisms) in our foods. Basically, scientists have been playing around with the DNA of various crops for a variety of reasons. They have been inserting the DNA of one organism into the DNA of a food crop in order to “help” consumers or Read More

Plant based sushi with mushrooms and cucumber

I was never brave enough to try “real” sushi with raw fish. YUCK! However, I did start really liking sushi when I tried a plant based version of it. This is a simple dish that you can fix and take to your next gathering. It’s a great finger food at picnics. While making sushi might Read More

Rice Casserole with Lentils

Rice and lentils are staples for plant based eaters. That is the basis for this casserole, but there are plenty of veggies too. How can you go wrong with that? Well, you can’t. This is a hearty dish that makes A LOT. Since I am the primary one eating the meals I cook, I will Read More

Easy Asparagus Salad

Asparagus season is upon us and now is the time to enjoy fresh and local asparagus — the green spears of deliciousness! I usually grill or roast my asparagus but I decided I wanted to try a salad. I wasn’t sure if I would like cold asparagus, but it is very tasty. This salad is Read More

Carbs — they aren’t so bad after all!

I am a Food Over Medicine instructor through Wellness Forum Health Wellness Forum Health in Columbus, Ohio. I do presentations for groups to help them better understand how they can take charge of their health. This presentation dispels some of the myths that have circulated in our society and uses data and research to explain Read More

Raising Your Vibration

Ever since I got into Reiki (which significantly improved my life, by the way) I have grown as a human and a spiritual being. To say I have become more spiritual since I got into Reiki and energy work is an understatement. It has been my pathway to a higher vibration and higher consciousness. For Read More

Peruvian Quinoa Soup

How lucky was I to go to Peru a few years back. What a trip!! My goal was to see Machu Picchu (which I did) but there was so much else to see and experience. I found myself immersed in the true culture of Peru for the 10 days I was there. It was truly Read More

Energy Work for Better Health

My life has taken many paths and they are all paths of purpose. While things have happened in my life that have been tragic, I have tried to see them as learning experiences. There was a reason why I met my husband who left this Earth much too soon. He brought me laughter and music Read More

Black Bean Enchiladas

Ahhhh….the 90s were a fond time for me. I was young and married to the love of my life. Living the good life. This recipe takes me back to that time. My friend, Vanassa, was an awesome cook and she made these enchiladas for us on occasion. They are yummy, filling, and pretty healthy. I Read More

A most unusual salad

This quinoa salad is healthy and contains a rather unusual variety of flavors and textures. When you combine things like curry, jalepeno, dill, sweet grapes and radishes you get a salad like you’ve never had before. I really loved this salad from the first time I took a bite. Even if it sounds a bit Read More

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