Slow Cooked Weekdays are Back!

When we were living in SoCal and I had a wonderful kitchen to spend time in, we very often we had Crockpot Tuesdays. I worked late on Tuesday nights and wanted nothing more than a warm home-cooked meal when I returned from my commute and Crockpot Tuesdays was the...

Happy Week 2 of the New Year!

Missed me? 2012 was a whirlwind…but a good one. Want highlights? Sure, why not. Earth and Air expanded to a larger space (which we’re already outgrown!) I planned a wedding and GOT MARRIED! Eeeek! We moved to a cutey little cottage near town. and The...

Getting Fit with with a Fit Tracker

I’ve never had issues with my weight. I fluctuate with the seasons and during times of stress or study but usually I remain the same. As a health care practitioner, I feel that it’s important for me to stay fit and set a good example for my patients....

Tis the Season for Baking

I haven’t had much time to blog…or bake, but a friend just asked me what I do with persimmons so I figured I’d blast from the past you and share re-post a delicious recipe for Persimmon cookies that I made this time last year. Actually, I’m...

Trying to Kick the Caffeine Habit

I used to never drink coffee.  Not ever.  Well, in high school and college a little but when I was nineteen a doctor told me I had cysts and caffeine would aggravate them so I stopped cold turkey.  And I was quite fine without it.  When folks offered me a cup...

Thinking about Dinner

My sister reminded me that I haven’t posted much about dinner lately. It’s true. I haven’t. I used to do it a lot. I loved sharing all the yummy meals I was preparing…. I guess I’ve sort of been neglecting dinner lately.  I’m still...