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Cherries are Here!
Cherry season is upon us! Why am I so excited? Because cherries really are something special. Isn’t that why we use terms like… “Life is just a bowl of cherries” to mean everything is going great? “Cherry-pick” to indicate one is selecting the best of the best? “Cherry on top” to reference the finishing touch on something that’s already fabulous? There are nearly 1,200 varieties of cherries, but essentially two main types, sweet and sour (or tart). Now, before you scrunch your nose and say you have no interest in sour cherries, hang tight. I’m going to share not only a bit about the nutritional benefits of both sweet and…
The Bounties of Spring
With a global food supply and transportation system, we take for granted that we can eat a wide variety of produce at any time of year. But many people have no idea what is in season when or what is…
Around the World Wednesday – India
It’s dinner at our house, but not just any dinner! It’s Around the World Wednesday! (I must give my stepdaughter, Kendall, credit for the catchy name 😊). So, what is “Around the World Wednesday”? It is a time for our…
Eating Mindfully
As Americans, we tend to follow very busy work and activity schedules, and eating is just something we squeeze in wherever it fits. Busy moms and single folks too, often find themselves mindlessly gulping down breakfast while standing at the…
The Sunny Side of Mushrooms
Trapped inside…away from sunlight…need…mushrooms!!! Well, that may not be exactly what you’re screaming after being confined to the indoors for weeks; however, stuck indoors away from sunlight, you’re actually missing out on one of the few sources of vitamin D.…
The Virtual Table
As if busy lives and hectic work schedules weren’t enough to force us to eat isolation, now there’s COVID-19. Given we’re experiencing a pandemic, why is an increased incidence of eating in isolation of concern or relevance right now? Aside…
Yogurt – Junk vs. Gems
There you stand, in awe, as you face the endless rows of yogurt in the dairy cooler, nearly overcome by the choices… YoCrunch Oreo. Seriously? GoGurt. Is that really yogurt? Real Fruit. As opposed to what? Not sure that’s too…
Boost Your Mood through Kindness
“I did NOT want to get out of bed today.” “I can’t get motivated.” “I’m in a rut.” “I just want to stay inside and do nothing this weekend.” These are all words I’ve heard from friends, colleagues, and acquaintances,…
Berry Goodness Year-Round
As a kid growing up in Oregon, the berry fields were where I earned my money throughout the summer. When I close my eyes and let my mind drift, I remember myself rolling out of bed at dawn, throwing on…
Plant Milk – Which is Best?
There’s a section of the supermarket that is exploding, and I’m not talking about the cold cereal aisle. Consumers are now drowning in choices of plant-based milk, which is making it more and more difficult to determine which one is…
Prioritizing What Really Matters
Is that a Christmas tree in February? Up in my house? Indeed, it is! Standing tall and proud! You may be thinking, “Tall, perhaps. But, proud? C’mon. Aren’t you embarrassed to admit your tree is still up?” The answer is,…
