We had a lot of fun cooking with AARP in early February! Also, I am excited to announce that we are under contract for six more workshops this year with this fabulous association. Please check out the events page for calendar reminders and more information. You do not have to be...

Fighting allergies has been my reality this week: mine and my daughter’s. Co-workers have complained of similar symptoms, so I blame the drastic weather changes. One of my secrets to rapid allergy relief is soup! It is not only good for your body, but it is good for your soul.

The...

It may seem that I have been obsessed with smoothies this week.

I can’t help it. I get REALLY excited to find how many nutrients I can stuff into a blender and into my body. My Kissed by an Angel Smoothie meets my food requirements of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. It also satisfies my...

My latest obsession: the Lemon Lucy Sunshine Smoothie! This one has just the right amount of sweetness and tartness, just like my muse.

This smoothie is named after my bonus daughter. I have been in love with her father for about six years. She and I first met when I visited my...

When my nephew was young, his favorite word was snack. It was the cutest thing,  he couldn’t say much, but he was determined to get the goodies. As adults, I think we often feel the same way.

I try my best to eat three meals a day and avoid snacking, in order to give my...

Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you to the Freedom Smoothie! Why freedom, you ask? Well, thanks for asking!

My hubby thought I might be excited about Jennifer Garner’s famous smoothie recipe. As I dig deeper into my studies at the Academy of Culinary Nutrition, my...

Yes, I have reached another golden moment in life: menopause!

Surgery removed my uterus, but it did not take away my curiosity. I have been on a two-year journey to find ways to nourish and heal my “new” body. I am now eating to heal menopause and I’d like to share a few...

Are you comparing your life to social media?

My cousin called over the holidays to catch up and share news from his family.

It was thrilling to hear how his children are creating in the world. After celebrating his family’s success, the conversation turned to me. He said,...

Ooooweeee! 2020 has already started off with a bang. Here is a repeat of an article I wrote for SecondAct|Women this month. I hope you enjoy it!

When I was in second grade, I beat a boy to become the fastest person in my class.  His name was Mike Schmidt.  Mike and I would often...