Flowers are the perfect gift, always, for Mother’s Day… or a new nightgown, or an elegant bathrobe that she’d never buy herself. But there are some healthy goodies that you can slip your Mom on the side that might help her energy and boost her mood for the long term. I pulled together some healthy…
Happy January, Sunshine! Not feeling quite so sunny? You’re not alone. It’s common this time of year to feel blue. The Europeans have identified the third Monday in January as the day when people feel the saddest, and they named it Blue Monday. It’s a reaction to the dark days of winter, the lack of…
I have a long standing tradition of welcoming guests with risotto. It began when I lived in New York City, and I discovered the magic technique of stirring a pan of creamy rice over an open flame, and inviting guests to join in to help with the stirring. Friends from uptown and down in Manhattan…
I LOVE egg nog, but I’m afraid the high fat diary version doesn’t love me back. It makes me sick to my tummy. It also makes me feel bloated. I had to design my own healthy version, using my beloved almond milk and my favorite sweet spices. It’s awesome, and kids love it too.. so…
Need some tips to get you through the big turkey day? Contrary to what you might wish for, your family and friends will most likely not be serving grilled veggies, plain, vegan turkey, and “raw” pumpkin pie. Food is about to take center stage, and old family recipes and labor-intensive preparation will win the day;…
This recipe is the perfect way to try all the gorgeous varieties of squash at the market right now. I like using a variety, and with most tender squash, you can eat the skin. This recipe works with any sweet squash. Ingredients Assorted squash Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cinnamon Sea Salt Slice the squash in…
It’s summer, it’s bathing suit season, and it’s all around us. I grew up with it, in a family of 4 daughters. I’ve lived my life with it, as a woman who has lots of women friends. I hear it almost daily, as a nutrition coach. I’m talking about women complaining about their bodies; shining…
With grill season coming up, everybody needs an easy marinade to have on hand. This is Rancho La Puerta’s “Saturday Marinade” Ingredients 1 ounce extra virgin olive oil 1 medium shallot, diced 2 cloves minced garlic 1 Tbsp fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried 1 Tbsp fresh basil or 1 tsp dried 1 Tbsp fresh…
I needed a re-boot, so I called my favorite get away spa, the Godmother of all destination spas, Rancho, as she’s fondly known to us followers. This was to be my 5th trip to Rancho La Puerta, a spa in Tecate, Baja, Mexico and a short ride from the San Diego airport. I could feel…
Honey glazed carrots are a favorite at our farm, especially in the spring, when our carrots are small and tender. Adding local, raw honey can also help with seasonal allergies, making this a perfect springtime dish. Ingredients 2 bunches of large carrots, peeled (or the equivalent of baby ones) 6 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup…
