You may have noticed that I have been on a bit of a hiatus. Those of you that have read my about page know that a dream of mine was to complete my doctorate. Well, I can now officially add “Dr.” to my name. Unfortunately, it became more than I expected near the end of…
It’s an odd day for the Spring Equinox as these are unprecedented times. In California, it is a gloomy day with rain on and off. When the sun pierces out at certain unpredictable moments I try to get outside and embrace what nature will give me. I’m helping to boost the chances of Vitamin D…
The Italians bring seafood to the Christmas dinner table and it is called Feast of the Seven Fishes. Traditionally, an Italian Christmas Eve dinner consists of seafood. Appetizers, soups, and main courses are all fish and shellfish and it is tradition to have at least seven seafood courses on the table. Here’s looking back at…
This Fall to celebrate the Autumn Equinox I have a video courtesy of OC Mind Body Coaching Counseling. If you are looking to embrace more mindfulness OC Mind Body Coaching Counseling is a great resource and fall might be the time to get the help to let go of your baggage to be able to…
It’s Labor Day weekend. Children are headed back to school and summer is starting to wind down. It’s that in between time where there is a lull in nature and perhaps a few Indian Summer days while we await for Fall. I came across this lovely video that depicts the journey of connection with nature…
I started my Summer Solstice with a Sun Stretch and Salutation. If you haven’t had the chance to do anything to celebrate this Summer Solstice, that’s ok, the Summer Solstice occurs every year between June 20 and June 22. So, allow yourself the space to welcome the summer. I’m in Southern California, and this year…
You know the lore that there is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? Well, this Spring Equinox has arrived with supper blooms and millions of painted lady butterflies at the end of the rainbow. I like to believe that the old lore was referring to the lush greenery and golden wildflowers…
Did you know that the mini cabbage like Brussel Sprouts are from the cabbage family called the Gemmifera Group of cabbages? It’s grown for its edible buds and we think it got it’s name for being popular in Brussels Belgium. So, instead of the expected cabbage, I’m serving a miniature version, Brussel Sprouts. My Brussel…