Menopause and Sleep

Menopause and sleep go together like oil and water, and the oil is starting to get really cranky. Just at a time when sleep is so vital to our overall emotional and physical health, it evades us like a toddler running away from a spoonful of peas. The more we chase, the more frustrated we […]

Hearty Sweet Sausage, Lentils & Kale Soup

They had me at lentils!!! This recipe I found in Real Simple Magazine caught my eye because I love lentils. I thought I’d give it a shot, and it turned out great. This is a soup that is a meal. It’s extremely hearty, perfect for these bone chilling days, and does not require a great deal of time to prepare.  Ingredients are simple […]

Are We Really All In This Together? Our Kids Don’t Think So.

Though the lawn signs and the marketing pitches may be telling us we are all in this together, the polar opposite feels true. Never before have we been so divided, so infected with hate, and so vulnerable to the judgement of others. I am feeling it acutely. It is raising my stress level, limiting my […]

Quick & Healthy: 6 Ingredient Butternut Squash Soup

This is easy to make and a healthier version than some other recipes.  I sprinkle it with shredded parm and pepitas (pumpkin seeds). I usually serve it for lunch before the Thanksgiving dinner because it is something light.   SIZE: 6 INGREDIENTS: 1 Trader Joe’s mirepoix or 1 carrot, celery and onion chopped 2 cups of […]

The Skinny Coconut Margarita

This tropical spin on the classic margarita from With Salt and Wit is delicious –plus it’s uses lite coconut milk and coconut water to lower calories–just what we need now! Find Out if Tequila…is a Stimulant. Ingredients 3 ounces lite coconut milk (from the can) 3 ounces tequila blanco 1 1/2 ounces triple sec 8 ounces coconut water Fresh lime […]

Squashetti w/Turkey Meatballs

Low in carbs and calories… high in texture and taste. Spaghetti squash is a great substitute for pasta and is a good source for Niacin, Vitamin B6, Pantothenic Acid, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin C and dietary fiber.

9 Easy Ways to Eat Less

Anyone who has ever tried to lose weight knows it isn’t always as simple as, “eat less, move more.” It should be, but it simply isn’t.  Especially as we age, our bodies want to maintain the weight we are at. Losing weight means famine and famine means death. Our bodies work hard to keep us […]

Marietta’s favorite ‘Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies’ Recipe

We love this chewy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies recipe because not only is it delicious, but it’s a great source for fiber and vitamin A. Because I love “anything” pumpkin I searched for a recipe that combined pumpkin with another of my favorites, chocolate chip cookies.  Came across this one, and have been using it […]