Year: 2024

You’ve likely heard the adage that we should take time to smell the roses. Now that it’s fall, for our mental health we should take time in our day to smell the leaves! Being outdoors in a space with trees and leaves is actually beneficial for your mental health,...

Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art, but you don’t have to be a black belt to practice this or benefit from it. This exercise is perfect to improve the physical and mental well-being for people at all levels of fitness. From the mental health side: Tai Chi...

A unique dish that makes wonderful side dish! Swiss chard is a great green to start adding more of into your diet. You’ll Need 1 ½ pounds Swiss chard (preferably rainbow or red) 1/4 cup pine nuts (2 ½ ounces) ¼ cup olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped...

“Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, it becomes your destiny. ” ~ Lao Tsu...

September 20th to the 25th is International Week of Happiness at Work!   Employee happiness is essential for your well-being but, honestly, also for your organization. That’s because happier employees tend to be more productive, creative, and that positive vibe is infectious! So, for this week in September, introduce...

This recipe hits all the right notes for the perfect fall food. It’s got pumpkin for that super antioxidant carotene kick for your health. You roast it, AND add parmesan on the end for what will become your favorite fall comfort food of all! Plus, it’s super simple to...

People use that phrase, “It’s all Greek to me”, to mean that it’s really hard and complicated. Let’s change that because this soup is souper simple and easy to pull off. And in fact, it’s so delicious that my family (normally not soup fans AT ALL) are now totally...

These are truly “amaze-balls”, and the aroma alone will turn this recipe into a monthly staple in your home.               You’ll Need:                                           ...

Featured here is a common dish in many parts of the Mediterranean. Give it a try and get creative with it too! You’ll Need 9 ½ cups chicken broth 2 cups yellow cornmeal 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3 Tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon onion powder Directions Bring chicken broth...

What do you do with those “end of the summer” tomatoes? You’ve had sliced tomatoes, put them in salad, and if you’re really industrious maybe you made gazpacho! But wow, now what? At the end of summer, you may feel like you’re just over tomatoes. I personally don’t get...

Thank you Carol R. for this nutritious and delicious recipe. Ingredients 3 large tomatoes, sliced 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced 1 Avocado ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup balsamic vinegar ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ cup minced fresh basil Directions Gather all ingredients. Place tomato slices, Avocado slices alternating with mozzarella slices, on a large serving platter. Combine oil,...

Thank you Raana T. for your recipe submission and what a GREAT name for a recipe! INGREDIENTS 3 Roma tomatoes diced 2 ripe avocados diced ½ cup red onion diced 15 oz black beans rinsed/drained 15 oz black eyed peas rinsed/ drained 1 ½ cups frozen sweet corn or...