Leek, Potato and Zucchini Hot Cakes
Ingredients: 1 medium potato 2 cups sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only) 1 cup shredded zucchini 1/4 cup flour or gluten-free flour 1...
Author: admink
Swiss Chard, Your Refrigerator, and Advice from Julia
As we close in on this journey at week #37, baby is the size of a bunch of Swiss chard. Swiss chard falls under the extremely nutrient dense umbrella of dark, leafy greens. Kale is often thought of as king of the kingdom; however, this...
Remarkable Romaine and Feeling Zen
It is week #36 for baby and he is the size of a head of remarkable romaine lettuce. Yes, if I haven’t mentioned it before, my friend will soon be the mom of a BOY! Some may think that romaine is as low in nutrients...
Honeydew Happiness and More Tips on Sleep
This week baby is the size of a honeydew melon. I think of honeydew as cantaloupe’s cousin. It has a similar shape, only a bit bigger, which explains why it’s the fruit for week #35 and not #34. Honeydew’s sweet flesh is typically light green, while...
Choosing Cantaloupe and a Tip for Better Sleep
Week #34 for baby. These weeks are flying for me. Seems like I just finish writing about one fruit, and it’s time for another. Bet my friend doesn’t think so. I think she’s had enough of this pregnancy stuff. Have I mentioned that this is...
One of the Healthiest Fruits on the Planet
We are on week #33, counting down with my expectant friend. As some of you know from experience, she is getting pretty uncomfortable. My prayer for her, and her dear hubby, is a restful night’s sleep BEFORE the little one arrives. We’ll keep this quiet—but once baby...
Fun with Jicama
At week #32, baby is a jicama in size. That’s right, a jicama. Starts with a J and sounds like an H. Jicama is a globe-shaped root vegetable with papery, golden-brown skin and a starchy white interior. Raw, it tastes similar to an apple. It crunches like...
Sumo, Coconut, and the Birth Month
If you’re an orange lover, I have some REALLY GOOD NEWS! The Sumo are here. Sumo oranges, that is. I wrote about them last year. If you missed that post and would like to know more, here’s the link. https://inkwellcoaching.com/2020/03/12/the-scoop-on-the-sumo/ I found some at Whole Foods. Good luck...
5 Reasons Why Your Snack Bar May Not Be Your Friend
In a recent conversation, the topic of cereal/granola/protein bars came up. They appear to be a healthy snack, especially for a very busy person who is always on the go. Spoiler alert. A high number of them are no better than your favorite candy bar. 5 Reasons...