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Menopause can be a confusing time for our bodies. Whether it's bloating, lethargy, or hot flashes, women often begin to see symptoms that affect our moods, self-confidence, and day-to-day activities.

When we begin our perimenopause or...

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Gluten isn’t the safest thing to put in your body. If anything, I recommend cutting it out of your diet entirely!

There may be a chance you are consuming gluten without even knowing it! That’s because gluten is a protein found in grains like wheat and barley...

Hello SUMMER!  

This season of life has brought A LOT of activity my way.  I recently added Chef Instructor at Sur La Table to my resume.  Woot woot!

What does this mean for you? 

If you find yourself in the Denver area, you can join me for in-person...

Are you a rule follower?

I am.

Like to the point that it doesn’t always make sense.  

My parents grew up in El Paso, Texas, so there have been a lot of road trips from Denver over the years.  On the most recent trip I noticed that in a really small town...

This Lemon Ricotta Cake is *gasp* gluten-free, dairy-free, AND sugar-free!  Most important, it is delicious.  My friend and mentor Rev. Cathy Norman created this masterpiece.

It is normal to crave comfort food as the...

I made this video for you!

Actually, my super cool bonus son, Oliver, and I made this video for you.  

These Watermelon Strawberry Mint Popsicles are a hit with him - sweet and delicious - and a hit with me - healthy and nutritious.

It is summer. 

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When I was a kid, you would often catch me in the mud making different concoctions.  I heard that mud was good for your skin, so I subjected my sister and brother to quite a few “spa days.”  I knew the dirt was good for worms, so I made mud pies for them to eat.  I even...

Are you trying to get off of coffee? I have a few ideas about why you may consider it.

We recently spent the evening with new friends around the nation during an AARP virtual cooking workshop. We had so - much - FUN!! We made breakfast for dinner in honor of April Fools’ Day. My...

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...