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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
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 things as...
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...
Add a little fun to your life!
Summertime is the season in Chinese Medicine for fun, togetherness, parties, and connection. One of the ways I have fun- and I don't care if you think it's lame- is to try new foods! Every time I see new fruits or vegetables at the store or market, I buy them to see...
Brussels Sprout Chips
I decided to make these as an experiment because I had a surplus of Brussels sprouts, and I’m so glad I did, because they will now be in regular rotation for the family’s healthy snacks. They’re simple to make- consider putting some out for your next get...
I have a confession to make…
I'm not perfect. Sometimes I can't balance it all. I hate to admit it, because often I can, and certainly I'm seen as someone who can get it done and be counted on to do so. Yet sometimes life is too crazy. I have a 4.5 yr old and an almost 9 month old, a husband,...
Avocado Toast
I invented this version of avocado toast back when it was all the rage about when I created the Cleanse, and I come back to it over and over again for an easy breakfast. In the summertime, my husband and I always arrange to hang out with his best friend, and we...
Slow and steady wins the race
As humans, we seem to be hard-wired for instant gratification. We also often hope for a big downfall of money- winning the lottery, a bonus at work, an inheritance, selling that collectible item or heirloom for an insane amount of money (a la Antiques Roadshow), or...
Feeling overwhelmed? Here are my Top Five Tips to get back on track.
Lately, I have been feeling incredibly overwhelmed. I am balancing many things: full-time work, being a mother and wife, my acupuncture practice, my business, my wellness center, and pursuing my doctorate degree, just to name the big ones. (Hah!) Sometimes it takes...
Beef Stew
Chilly fall and winter days call for a good soup, and some form of beef stew is usually in the mix at our house. I make it in different ways…sometimes with wine, sometimes with Worcestershire sauce, and this time, with mustard. Sounds weird, but I got inspired after...