This recipe works wonderfully for daily meals or special holiday ones too! You’ll Need 2 cups Dino or Curly kale, chopped 1 cup red cabbage, chopped 3 cups green cabbage, chopped ½ grapefruit, chopped 3 Tablespoons red onion, finely chopped 1/8 cup dried cranberries, chopped ½ cup candied walnuts...

The holiday season often brings a whirlwind of obligations and time pressures, leaving many feeling overwhelmed even at the thought of it all. While conventional stress relief strategies like deep breathing or yoga are effective, and may be tried and true for many, it may not spark the enthusiasm...

This is a tough article to write, as the stress and division the recent political months have created is quite real. However, the holiday season offers a chance to heal, reconnect, and focus on what truly matters: love, support, and togetherness. A place to start is to lead with...

Here is a nice addition to a family holiday brunch. Yields: 24 standard size muffins You’ll Need 4 eggs 3/4 cup sugar 2 cups pumpkin puree 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup chopped walnuts...

“Experience gifting” is a refreshing approach to the holiday season that emphasizes connection over consumerism. This practice encourages us to reflect on the true meaning of the gift-giving itself. So often, we fill boxes with things that are opened one minute and forgotten the next. But experience gifting delivers...

Looking for a holiday side dish that many will enjoy? Give this recipe a try. You’ll Need 1 pound brussels sprouts Olive oil (about 2 tablespoons) or 2 pieces of thick cut bacon and one tablespoon olive oil or about 1 tablespoon bacon grease and 1 tablespoon olive oil...

Looking for a special gift for that special someone? Make some chocolate truffles for them!  Truffles: 3/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (or another) 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter 1 pound dark or bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces Coating: 3/4 cup cocoa powder 1/8 cup confectioner’s...

Here is a recipe for a different kind of loaf and makes a great gift!  You’ll Need 3/4 cup sugar ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ cup vegetable oil ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 ½ cups flour 1 cup grated carrots 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 eggs ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans...

Be careful making this appetizer. A, it’s a beautiful presentation. B, it tastes delicious. And C, it’s fun to eat! You’re totally going to be requested (demanded?) to make this every year! The good news is that, as good as this looks, it’s super simple to prepare. To show...

There are stereotypes about men, but we can’t let this define us. And November, aka “Movember”, is the perfect time to stand up to these and not let anyone else define who we are. Some common stereotypes about us men say that taking care of our physical and mental...

Try this soup for a cold winter day. It is also a nice balance for all the rich holiday foods. Ingredients 1 cup lentils 8 cups water 1 large potato, diced ½ bunch Swiss chard, kale, or endive coarsely chopped 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped Salt and pepper to...

When Thanksgiving arrives, we are faced with truckloads of turkey, these potatoes, those potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing with OH so much lovely gravy … and that’s before those pies even happen! We know we need to eat less, but who is going to deprive themselves, really, at the T-day...