Mushroom Stock Soup
You’ll Need: 2 pounds assorted mushrooms(such as crimini, portabello, shitake, morel, chanterelle, and domestic) 2 shallots finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed 1 1/2 quarts chicken, beef or vegetable stock 1 tsp. thyme 1/4 cup dry sherry 1/4 cup butter or olive oil chopped parsley for garnish...
The Happiness Experiment and Second-hand Stress
This is a fun article on the nature of happiness working the workweek versus the weekend. The author is something of a nerd (love that) with great perspective for getting more happiness into your weekday. You data-heads like me will appreciate how he approaches and analyzes this question. I also...
Gratitude. Exercise It Daily.
Think of gratitude like a muscle that you have to use to develop. Make it a practice. Follow @willclowerFor more information: Click here to visit Will Clower’s website....
Greek Style Navy Bean Soup
Soup is just what the weather ordered. This soup freezes well too. So make extra and have some lunches for future meals. You’ll Need · 1 pound dried navy beans · 2 onions, chopped · 2 celery stalks with leaves, chopped · 2 carrots, peeled and diced ·...
When more is not better
Taking vitamin D may not reduce risk of falls (link here) via @TIMEHealth In fact, higher doses resulted on worse outcomes....
New Year’s Day Black-Eyed Pea Soup
Well as we all know, the new year is just around the corner. Here is a meal to help you bring in the luck! You’ll Need 2 cups black-eyed peas, dried 2 quart of water, more if needed 1 ham bone with “trimmings” 3 onions, medium, chopped 2 Bay...
Paying Forward The Happy Holiday Hundred
I wanted to do something for our employees today for the holidays. Follow @willclower We are so blessed. And often the richness of our lives is so pervasive that we forget. It gets tuned out like the white noise we no longer see or feel or taste. Just as we...
Winter Spice Cake with Caramelized Apple Topping
This dessert take some time but it is well worth the effort. So take advantage of the holiday season and have fun baking away. You’ll Need • 13 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature • 6 medium Golden Delicious aples (about 2 ¼ pounds), peeled, each cut into 6 wedges,...
Herbed Goat Cheese Dip
Herbs can be used in many different forms. Not only do they add flavor to our foods, but they are also bonuses to our health. This herb enriched goat cheese dip makes a wonderful appetizer. You’ll Need 8 oz. goat cheese 4 T olive oil 3 T plain yogurt 2 T...
Banana Bread
The yogurt in this bread adds moistness to the final product. This also can make a very nice holiday gift. You’ll Need 3 very ripe bananas ½ cup butter 3 Tablespoons plain yogurt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 cups flour 1...
If you’re lucky, complementary med supplements give you really expensive pee (STUDY)
We want to live healthy lives, and be our best every day. But it isn’t always easy when we’re bombarded by ALL CAPS claims of revolutionary results (!), super solutions (!), and unbelievable outcomes (!). Follow @willclower In addition to the ads, there’s the fact that we just have a...
Butterscotch Baked Pear
This is a fabulous dessert to top off a fantastic holiday dinner. And pears are in season. You’ll Need 6 medium (6 to 7 ounce) ripe but firm Bosc pears, peeled, halved lengthwise 6 Tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter ¼ cup (packed) golden brown sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 2...