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What’s for dinner? Chicken Tikka Masala
I've said this before, but it's worthy of repeating...With a well-stocked kitchen you can whip up a meal in a cinch, whole natural ingredients lend for creativity, and with spices […]
Splish Splash: My pool adventures II
This morning I had my third pool session with Christie. We typically start off doing pool exercises for a half hour or so. Then spend another half hour with some […]
41 Years in the Making
Blessed to have seen another year and it has been a wonderful one. I vowed to be "Fit By Forty" and haven't quite hit that goal physically. Not from lack of […]
Rest & Routine
To bed when the sun goes down. Rise when the sun comes up. A very basic concept. A concept our ancestors adhered to likely because they didn't have the luxury […]
Mama’s Garden
Basil, Green Beans, Red and Purple Tomatoes, and Cucumbers While hanging out at my mom's house earlier this week she happily took me on a tour of her beautiful garden. She […]
Outside of the Box at the Camas Public Library
Last night, I gave an obesity and health talk at the Camas Public Library. Since it was my first time visiting the branch, I browsed around before I made my way […]
Olivia’s Outside of the Box Cheese Crackers
As you know I'm a huge proponent of real food, Outside of the Box. You also know that I believe it's really important to feed kids real food as soon […]
Mouthwatering Munchies for Teens
Helping folks step Outside of the prepared food box -- the coolest "job" without a doubt! Doesn't matter what mood I'm in it all seems to be better when I'm […]
Taste of Summer: Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwich w/ Cilantro Lime Slaw
I've become obsessed with what I call a Simple Slaw: Hand-chopped green and red cabbage, grated carrots, cilantro, and sliced green onions (with a sprinkle of salt and lime juice). […]
Beauty
I'm flashy by nature. Everything I do is big and bold. I wear big earrings. Bright colors. I'm hardly ever seen without lipstick. No color in particular, but it is […]