
Sometimes the simplest eats are the tastiest. Today was a busy day for me – lots and lots of writing. And yet I seemed to get nowhere! I hate days like that, but I know that even when it appears that I’m just spinning my wheels, I’m actually getting somewhere. Slowly. So – a…
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Quinoa is my favorite ‘grain’ ever. I say ‘grain’ because it’s not actually a grain at all – it’s a seed! Other fun facts about quinoa: it’s rich in amino acids, it’s a relative of spinach and Swiss chard, and 1/4 cup of uncooked quinoa contains loads of manganese, magnesium, and iron. Quinoa is…
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Whew. After a whirlwind weekend of emotions (wedding on Saturday; head-shaving party on Sunday), I am so relieved that it’s Monday. Even if we are pulling a 14-hour day at the clinic. I’ll take it! Dinner last night was so stand-out; I simply must share! A Although the baked tofu and steamed greens were…
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Keep on going. There is one thing I’ve learned about life: attitude is everything. This is not just a corny little slogan or a platitude. Your attitude makes or breaks you. It defines you. Everyone is struggling with something. No one’s life is perfect or peachy keen. We cannot control what happens to us;…
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