I will take a little side bar here into a side of wellness that some may embrace and others pass off as psycho fluff. Though prevalent for many over the centuries (or millennia), the healing powers of crystals has [...]
“Thank you, but I am vegetarian.” “Do you eat fish?” “No, I am vegetarian.” “But do you eat fish?” “No, I am a vegetarian.” “Hunh. That’s weird. Well, bring your own food then!” Thankfully, this isn’t the way most [...]
Like many Canadians, or those in colder climes, when the snow is gone and the world seems to open up with soggy yards, bird songs and that wet earthy smell of gardening promise in the back yard… you just [...]
I will admit that lately I have been rather abuzz about honey. Over the years I have been on the hunt for healthy options to sweeten recipes, my herbal tea or simply have a heavenly drizzle on the [...]
There is something rather indulgent about getting wrapped up in the reading (or listening) of a good book. Whether hunkered down during an inclement weather day, back yard reading or a holiday book… I truly love that ‘ oh [...]
As we roll into a New Year there is a plethora of “New Year, New Me” mantras. filled with virtuous intentions: – Be more present – Lose ‘x” pounds – Get Fit – Be healthier I quite religiously have [...]
Have you familiar with the Danish concept of hygge? As the days get shorter and colder, it’s easy to settle into a funk. Hygge (which is pronounced “hoo gah,”) originates in Denmark and is more of a sensation than [...]
It is well known that I do love all things carb… assortments of fragrant rice, homemade pastas and ultimately BREAD! The past year of lockdowns and non-existent restaurant excursions has led to my pursuit of upping my culinary [...]
(AKA how to make piragi) I will admit upfront that although we are now entering the second year of the pandemic, I have yet to bake sourdough bread. You may be asking, how will she even be able to [...]
Summer is almost here! Though we have experienced several spells of unseasonably warm and sunny weather, teasing us into thinking summer is here, there have been the occasional inevitable frost alerts that still for some reason take us by [...]
