Creamy Mushroom Soup
This mushroom soup makes a great light dinner with some nice crusty bread along side, or a yummy first course to a more substantial meal. It’s quick, easy, creamy and a little lower in fat thanks to the lite coconut … Continued
Daily Naps? Heck Yeah!
I love my naps. I don’t take one every day, but when I do, I feel so much more focused and grounded. I’m not a great nighttime sleeper, and for so long I avoided naps because I thought they would … Continued
Coconut Black-eyed Pea Curry
I’ve been blessed with several mother figures in my life. Growing up, my relationship with my own mom was a little … ambivalent, as many are. But as I got older, I think we came to understand one another better. … Continued
A SMART Step-by-Step Guide to Goal Setting
Most of us have a vague idea of what we’d like to accomplish, but few have true, concrete goals. A goal is analogous to a target. With a goal, you have a definite direction and purpose. Though we’ve all been … Continued
Crustless Vegan Quiche
Ingredients 1 lb. Red or Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed and thinly sliced 7 oz. extra-firm tofu, drained and patted dry ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons aquafaba (liquid from canned chickpeas) 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour 1 … Continued
A New Perspective for the Holidays
I’m not really a big Christmas person. As I’ve mentioned, I’m Jewish, so it’s not really my holiday. In fact, over the past several years I’ve come to dread it. Well, maybe dread is too strong a word, but whatever … Continued
No-Egg Nog, Simple & Delish!
Vegan eggnog. Sounds like a contradiction in terms, doesn’t it? To say this drink is just like the thick, creamy concoction you find in the dairy case would be a falsehood, but the flavor pretty much nails it. And it’s … Continued
When DID I Get Chased by Wild Turkeys?
I’m not one of those “do as I say, not as I do” kind of people. For instance if I’m going to teach meditation, I better be keeping a regular practice myself. And I do, almost always, at least once … Continued
Warm & Roasted Winter Salad Bowl
This is a nice warm nourishing salad for a time of year when we don’t eat as many salads. It’s hearty and healthy and full of protein, thanks to the quinoa, lentils and pumpkin seeds. I like it becuase it’s … Continued
Be Part of the Solution
December is Universal Human Rights Month and December 10th is Human Rights Day, a day devoted to the recognition of Human Rights. This day commemorates the day in 1948 that the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of … Continued