Top 5 Benefits of Tai Chi
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...
Swiss Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts
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...
September Tip of the Month
“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...
Int’l Week of Happiness at Work!
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...
Your New Favorite Fall Food: Roasted Pumpkin Pasta
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...
Delicious Greek Egg Lemon Soup
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...
Spicy Moroccan Lamb Meatballs
These are truly “amaze-balls”, and the aroma alone will turn this recipe into a monthly staple in your home. You’ll Need: ...
Parmesan Polenta
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...
Linguini with Slow Roasted Tomatoes
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...
Tomato, Avocado, Mozzarella Salad
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,...
Cowboy Caviar
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...
Peach Cobbler (thanks mom!)
Growing up, my mom prepared the day-in day-out meals, while dad did the fancy stuff on the weekends. And her foods channeled her northern Kentucky country upbringing – think buttermilk biscuits, corn pone, and the best pinto beans you’ve ever tasted! But my standout favorite was her summer fruit...