This recipe makes a delicious substitute for peanut butter cookies that avoids many of the common food allergens. And they're vegan and gluten free. Almond Butter Oatmeal Cookies 1 1/4 cups gluten free old fashioned oats 2 cups almond flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon...
(The following article first appeared in the March 2018 issue of Get Healthy, a publication of The Northwest Indiana Times. Online version) Every morning while I got ready for school, mom would pack my lunch. Sometimes my main course was a salami, yellow mustard and sweet pepper sandwich...
Lilacs are in bloom, and they are magnificent. I have two small lilac bushes that I can snitch a few branches from and bring indoors for my enjoyment. They make me happy. Natural aromatherapy. It’s almost strawberry season, and I don’t want you to miss out. This...
Today, I’m sending you love and gratitude. (No mask required.) Maybe you’ve got plenty, and now you have extra. Please share. In the book, “The Miracle of Water,” the author Masaru Emoto, demonstrates how water’s unique role in transporting the natural vibration of these words can...
Maybe…maybe not. It’s possible to have a sensitivity to dairy, be allergic, or lactose intolerant. Or, have no ill effects from consuming it at all. Much of this is linked to your genetic makeup, and it can get pretty complicated. There are those who are a mess...
Interesting times we live in. Last week I was carded before I could enter the grocery store. I went during the first hour of the store’s opening, with the “seniors.” I’m legit and getting carded to prove I’m old enough to shop early in the day...
I’m inviting you to join me in this 4-week group course I’ve created in response to our recent life of magnified uncertainty; a life that has perhaps created a bit more stress. Working with me virtually, you’ll gain clarity around the best ways to conquer foggy...
Today, more than ever, we’re looking for ways to stay healthy. To be clear, there is no magic potion, exercise routine, supplement, or diet plan that will guarantee your optimal health. The good news is that there are many ways you can increase your odds of...
Ingredients 4 large Russet, Idaho, or Yukon Gold potatoes 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or melted butter or equal parts of each) Coarse salt Freshly ground pepper Paprika Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Leave potato skins on, or peel, your choice. Place the potato in a large wooden or...
As of late, I’ve had quite a thing for potatoes. I’ve baked them, roasted them, Hasselbacked them, mashed them. And, I’ve eaten them. Lots of them. There may be some of you who are of the opinion that potatoes are “bad.” They are not bad. (Technically...