Year: 2022

Olive Tapenade

This tapenade works wonderfully as a dip with pita bread or on top of crostini. It also makes a great sandwich spread.  You’ll need 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1 Cup pitted Kalamata olives 1 Tablespoon capers 3 Tablespoons chopped, fresh parsley 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 2 Tablespoons olive oil...

What Are The Blue Zones?

Certain areas in the world have more people who live long healthy lives than others. Where are they, and what are they doing? ...

Mindful Monday and the Micro-Climate of Positivity

Never forget the power of laughter, and living with a lightness of spirit. It’s good for you physically, mentally, and emotionally.  But even better, it transmits and infects that spirit to those around you. And of all the things to “go viral”, this is perhaps the best one. That’s...

Mindful Monday

  You get to write your own story. You hold the pen. The narrative is yours. Make it beautiful....

Garlic and Cilantro Sauce

Whenever you can, incorporate garlic and herbs into your cooking. Try this this dressing recipe, it incorporates both garlic and herbs which are super cancer preventers. You’ll Need: 1 garlic head peeled and minced 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped 2 bunches cilantro, finely chopped ½ cup lime...

Crostini

You’ll Need French baguette Olive oil Directions Preheat oven to 375 F Thinly slice bread into approximately ¼ inch thick pieces. Lightly coat both sides in olive oil. Place on a baking sheet. Bake approximately 7 to 10 minutes. Test around 6 minutes to give you an idea of...

Carrot Soup with Dill Pesto

Many herbs are super cancer preventers. Incorporate dill into your dishes with this delightful dill, carrot soup recipe. You’ll Need: 4 large carrots, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 Tablespoons butter 4 cups vegetable broth 1 cup fresh dill 2 Tablespoons pine nuts 2 Tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper...

Cauliflower with Mustard Sauce

A unique and easy side dish to make to complement some grilled or baked fish. You’ll Need 1 medium cauliflower 1/2 cup whipping cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise Salt to taste 1 ½ Tablespoons Dijon mustard ½ lemon (juice only) Paprika Directions Remove the stem and leaves from the cauliflower. Steam...

Spiced up Grits

A perfect side dish to complement a variety of meals.  You’ll Need ½ cup red bell pepper, chopped ½ cup green onions, sliced 2 Serrano chilies, deseeded and chopped 2 tablespoons butter 1 ½ cups milk 1 ½ cups water ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ¾ cup white...