Appreciating the Process

This past weekend some friends and I went for what turned out to be a somewhat rigorous hike through the Mt. Diablo trails. The incentive was waterfalls and with water (which we ran out of half way through), oranges (thank goodness for a blood sugar spike), and way...

The Power of Positive Energy

I think I’ve mentioned this before but I want to take the opportunity again to emphasize the importance of positive energy. It is a truly powerful tool that if used wisely can encourage great things to happen in your life. What does it mean to cultivate positive...

Delicious Fennel Slaw Recipe

I picked up this recipe at the Windbell Wellness Center after a great qigong class. Another delicious way to enjoy fennel! Fennel Slaw 3 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp chopped fresh tarragon 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1/8 tsp each salt and pepper...

Daylight Savings Day – Who Needs It?

Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead this Sunday, folks. Yup, it’s daylight savings time, and not the fun one where you gain an hour of sleep. Normally I do enjoy the idea of the days seeming longer with the sun setting later but this year I have bone to...

Food of the Week – Fennel

I found myself with an overabundance of fennel this week.  FarmFresh has been including it in my veggie box  and I haven’t known what to do with it. I remember as a kid, fennel being served raw at the end of a meal to help aid digestion but I haven’t been...