It’s been almost 2 weeks since we’ve celebrated the newness of another year. Perhaps you’ve set up some small action steps that lead to a positive change. Keep in mind, this could be about anything, not only health and fitness related goals. Whatever the case may...
We’re into another year in what seems like a flash. Even if I didn’t look at a calendar, I’d know this. How, you ask? BECAUSE MY PARKING SPOT IS NOW OCCUPIED WHEN I GO TO THE GYM. I go to my same classes, at the same time of...
It’s that time of year when we think about starting something new. Perhaps even a resolution. Or three. Here’s a tip: decide on a small daily action that you are highly committed to sticking with, rather than a big resolution. Something measurable and specific, like starting each day...
Curiosity got the best of me. This week I tried the heart-shaped Hachiya persimmon fruit. I allowed it to sit for several days to ensure that it was fully ripe. Since the peeling was tough and came off easily, I removed it. The fruit was soft and sweet...
Intrigued by seeing persimmon fruit in the produce section of the grocery store, I decided to be adventurous. The Fuyu variety that I found are about the size of tomatoes. When choosing persimmons, select those that are deep red or orange, have glossy, smooth skin and...
In conversation, I’m hearing the sentiment of overwhelm from just about everyone. Too much. Too many. Not enough time. Decorations, parties, gift wrapping, cards, playing chauffeur, appointments, work. Time for you—WHAT? Let’s be realistic. Stuff has to get done and somebody’s got to do it. Odds are good...
Makes about 6 servings Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil 1 pound bulk Italian sausage (or other ground meat) 1 medium onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 generous handfuls of fresh green beans, cut in 1-inch pieces 4...
Whew! Another Thanksgiving celebration in the books. Hope you enjoyed some great family time along with your traditional as well as some non-traditional dishes. If you’ve done any shopping online or in a store during the year, you’re probably getting way too many dings on your...
Last week I’d mentioned that Mr. Non-Compliant seemed to have designs on a pumpkin caramel flan. Turns out that he left the flan recipe out because he thought I would enjoy it. I used to think that flan was a plain and rather unexciting dessert. As I’ve...
So much to do, so little time. I bet I’m not the only one who's thinking this right now. However, I’ve always managed to get everything done enough so that we could enjoy a delicious (and fairly compliant) Thanksgiving meal. Interesting how that works. We are one week...