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...
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...
(The following article was written for and published in the October 13, 2021 edition of Get Healthy, a publication of The Northwest Indiana Times.) You know it’s fall when pumpkin spice makes its appearance in everything from coffee to donuts to maple syrup. I even spied seasonal Pumpkin Spice...
Today I bring you some happy news about fat. (It’s okay to cheer about this.) Olive oil is a healthy monounsaturated fat that is good for you to consume. Experts agree that it may be the healthiest oil on the planet! Especially extra virgin olive oil. Extra...
It’s that ghoulish time of year again (already) when we can pretend to be someone, or something, we’re not. Take a risk, get out of our comfort zone, scare people. Or keep it simple and enjoy the treats instead. Last October, Instacart reported that 116 TONS of...
As the weather cools a bit, the pace of our days tends to shift. Maybe not slower, but different. Different means a change in wardrobe, activities, chores, comfort foods, exercise, priorities. There’s much to do, and daylight is lessening. Fall makes me want to stay home, go hiking,...
I discovered these crackers that are free of many ingredients that people may be sensitive to. Made by Simple Mills, Organic Seed Flour Crackers are so good, even Mr. Non-Compliant (my hubby) finds them delicious and addictive. They are gluten free, corn free, grain free, Paleo-friendly, and...
(The following article was written for and published in the September 16, 2022 edition of Get Healthy, a publication of The Northwest Indiana Times.) As we notice cooler nights and fall skies, our appetites shift to heartier meals. Soups and stews slowly work their way into...
If you recall, last week I suggested that you listen to classical music while enjoying your dinner. This week, I read an interesting article pertaining to music and food. A recent study in the journal Appetite revealed that when people listen to any kind of music...