Archive for July 2016
Notes from Europe: Week One
Greetings from Le Thillot, France, nestled in the Vosges Mountains! We have just arrived here after a four hour journey by car from Joachim’s home town of Oehringen, Germany. The drive itself has been successful in moving us into a different time and place. Life is about to slow way down for my busy family…
Read MoreKeep it Cool IV: Lemony Lentil & Chickpea Salad
I’m so excited to wrap up my Keep it Cool series with this amazing Lemony Lentil and Chickpea Salad. I’ll be making this one to pack along on our car trip to the Vosges Mountains for a week of family hiking. And I’m especially looking forward to gathering fresh radishes and herbs in my mother-in-law’s…
Read MoreMolly’s Story: Crohn’s Part IV
These past three weeks, we have followed Molly’s incredible journey from her tremendous grief and debilitating Crohn’s symptoms after the passing of her mother to experiencing and overcoming secondary symptoms and to the eventual discovery of a healing path. As Molly’s practitioner I could not be more pleased with her willingness to allow her body…
Read MoreKeep it Cool III: Thai Cashew Chopped Salad
I am such a fan of Thai flavors that this Thai Cashew Chopped Salad recipe easily caught my attention. Like the other salads in this series (Asian Broccoli Salad & Southwestern Chopped Salad), this one is packed with flavor and freshness. And, while there is already a bounty of veggies included, you can certainly take…
Read MoreMolly’s Story: Crohn’s Part III
This month I’ve had the pleasure of sharing my blog with Molly LaChere who tells her inspiring story of addressing symptoms of Crohn’s. While Molly had lived with the often debilitating effects for 13 years, it was the passing of her mother that led her to make serious lifestyle changes. In the first post of…
Read MoreKeep it Cool II: Southwestern Chopped Salad
Cool, crisp, and flavorful! That’s what I look for in summer recipes, and this Southwestern Chopped Salad has it all. Feel free to improvise on the basic ingredient list and add extra veggies. They can only enhance the mix! The cilantro lime dressing is a keeper for sure, and it can be repurposed for wraps…
Read MoreKeep it Cool I: Asian Broccoli Salad
The best summer recipes in my opinion make use of the abundance of this season’s produce, require a minimal list of ingredients, and don’t involve the oven! Follow this month’s series to Keep it Cool in your kitchen and add four fantastic main dish salads to your repertoire. I personally think broccoli is at its…
Read MoreMolly’s Story: Crohn’s Part I
“July 11, 2015, a day that changed my world. My mother passed away after a five year battle with cancer. I was tired, alone, and sick. I had just had my fifth child in May, so tired was a feeling I knew well. Having dealt with Crohn’s Disease for 13 years, sick was normal. The…
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