Cranberry Orange Biscotti
The holidays are here and everyone expects to indulge and then regret. I want to share a guilt free dessert with you all today. Let me know how you like them. Almost too good to be true … vegan, gluten-free, cranberry orange biscotti are a delicious treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or your pre Read More | Share it now!
Holy Basil (Ocimum Sanctum or Tulsi)
Holy basil (or Tulsi), with its astringent taste and powerful aroma, is not the sweet basil you use to season marinara sauce. And it is very different from the basil used in Thai cuisine. Cultivated in the Southeast Asian tropics, holy basil has long been considered sacred in India where it is still Read More | Share it now!
Yoga for Your Plate – Strategies for Mindful Eating
The race is on: Cooking, cleaning, hosting, visiting, and tackling a holiday shopping list that is growing faster than last summer’s weeds. Before you know it, the table is set and you’re serving the holiday meal. This year, though, is going to be different–you’re going to si Read More | Share it now!
Eating Well for Super Immunity in the Winter Months
klenova/bigstockphoto.com A healthy immune system is vital for helping your body deal with infections caused by viruses, bacteria, fungus, and environmental toxins. As the winter months approach, it becomes even more important to support your immune system by consistently eating a balanced diet, exe Read More | Share it now!
Are You Susceptible to Colds and the Flu?
When it comes to cold and flu season, prevention really is the first line of defense. To keep your body’s defense system–the immune system–in peak condition, follow these immunity-boosting tips to help your body fight off the bugs looking for a host. And, for times when you are fee Read More | Share it now!
It’s Pumpkin Season!
Mr. Alliance/bigstockphoto.com From Shakespeare’s reference to “pumpion” in The Merry Wives of Windsor to The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, pumpkin is woven into the fabric of history and cuisine. Native Americans roasted long strips of pumpkin over an open flame and ate them. Colonist Read More | Share it now!