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…
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…
For this month’s Fork and Flick, it’s back to the 80’s and the charm of Italian American families of the time. “The moon is a little like love…sometimes it makes you act a little crazy” and Moonstruck tells this story like no other. Set in Brooklyn “where the full moon makes the night like day…
The charm of waxy, buttery little new potatoes and elegant, delicately pungent asparagus bounce off each other. Add a few other spring treats, such as golden-yoked eggs and fresh mushrooms, and it’s a culinary game of spring pinball that makes for an excellent Easter brunch activity. New potatoes and asparagus both are extremely flavorful when…
This Easter skip the mimosa and go for an orange hued beverage that both kids and adults can enjoy under the spring sunshine along with the Easter bunny. Carrot Lemonade is tasty and nutritious. Did you know that during World War II the United States government instigated a massive publicity campaign to educate people about…
This Valentine’s Day keep your honey warm with a beautifully red hued cup of hot cocoa. Serve Red Velvet Hot Cocoa as desert or with dessert, either way it is an inspirational beverage for Valentine’s Day. It is quick and easy to make, yet the red color of your hot chocolate will put a smile…
Literally meaning “wind”, Vata is the force of propulsion. Vata is the element of ether and air in the body. Ether has a spacey quality, and air has movement. Vata senses are hearing and touch. It governs all movement, including muscles, nerve impulses and thoughts. Since Pitta and Kapha cannot move without it, Vata is…
Happy New Year, everyone! It’s the first day of 2016 and the very first “A Fork and A Flick Friday” for this year. Being New Year’s Day, I want to post about a fun and relatable movie for this special occasion. One that inspires us to make our own New Year’s resolutions and reflect. I…