Food Rituals

Food Rituals

One of the things that I have come to learn lately is about the importance of rituals when it comes to eating.  If I don’t have a certain level of consciousness and even reverence at mealtimes, I will shovel down food and end up overeating and feeling terrible. ...
Sometimes we need a break

Sometimes we need a break

I’ve been away from blogging for a while, and my cousin asked me last weekend if she was having some technical difficulties because of course she was (so sweetly) expecting the weekly emails that I had promised.  The truth is, as I explained to her, I was...
Broiled Sea Scallops

Broiled Sea Scallops

Even though I grew up on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, where I spent summers crabbing and consuming all sorts of crabs, shrimp, and clams, sea scallops are one of my all-time favorite seafoods. Bay scallops are one of my least favorite. So don’t get the two mixed up....
Every Moment We Can Start Over

Every Moment We Can Start Over

This morning, I took some deep breaths, closed my eyes, and asked God/The Universe/Divine/Spirit/whatever you want to call it what I should write about.  What you needed to hear, and what I needed to hear and remember too.  (Psst, I’m human and write these...
Easy Kale Salad

Easy Kale Salad

A simple massaged kale salad is a good staple to have as part of your arsenal, and it creates a base with which you can add all sorts of creative toppings. Avocado adds some healthy fat to this version, and I even threw in some pomegranate seeds for the fall. Nothing...