My Happy Plates Lifetime Membership Give Away for Mother’s Day

I just discovered a great service that will make meal planning much easier and it’s going to be the greatest Mother’s Day present for busy moms. Have you been finding it tough to get organized or figure out what to make for dinner each night? Even though I share recipes on this blog, I still…

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Have You Ever Looked A Squirrel in The Eye?

Happy Earth Day, everyone! So what’s the title all about? I went on a walk and hit some small nature trails and reserves. Now mind you, these are very tiny areas tucked away in local parks, so they are tread by humans quite a bit. There I came across a squirrel that looked me straight…

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Thai Carrot Soup

It’s hotter than ever out here and almost feels like summer. It makes me want to brighten things up with bold summer colors. Since the heat is already on, I thought I would turn it up a notch with a vibrant orange hued soup that screams like the summer sun with fragrant spices of the…

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Poached Egg on Avocado Toast – Sophisticated Breakfast for One

When I go out for walks in the morning, my senses are on high alert as I smell the scent of Jasmin and Rosemary that surround me. Its heating up and Spring is in full bloom! After my morning walks I crave a nourishing meal and nothing speaks to me more on a beautiful Spring morning than…

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Shedding the Weight: Mind, Body and Spirit – Bonus Day 22 – One Thing to Celebrate Every Day

This is a bonus day that sort of ties everything together. Today we are reminded to celebrate and appreciate everyday. As life becomes richer and more fulfilling, our entire perspective shifts. We see that life itself, the simple fact of being here, is cause for celebration. We celebrate that the true self brings constant love…

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National Grilled Cheese Day: Famous Sandwiches & My Own Cheddar & Swiss Gruyere Grilled Cheese

Did you know that it’s National Grilled Cheese Day? National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day is observed annually on April 12th. According to food historians, cooked bread and cheese is an ancient food, enjoyed across the world in many cultures. The United States modern version of the grilled cheese sandwich originated in the 1920s when inexpensive…

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Mastering Mindful Eating

This episode of Mindful Eating and Cooking Magic dives deeper into the practice of mindful eating. We cover the benefits of mindful eating and you can learn fun and interesting tricks to mindful eating that help you to focus on the practice.  

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Mushroom Toast Canapes

As we have arrived at the end of our 21 Day Meditation of Shedding the Weight: Mind Body and Soul, I think it might be nice to highlight food that might enhance our meditation. I don’t know about you, but when I meditate, I drink tea. It’s soothing and enhances the meditation. Tea is simply…

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