Happy Valentine’s Day!
Three years ago, I posted this recipe for black bean brownies. I re-post it today with a new topping idea in time for Valentine's Day! I took these (the strawberry version) to a luncheon today, and was reminded how nice it is to have a delicious treat, with no...
The Greatest Gift
Marriage can be amazing. It is a blessing. It makes so many things possible! It is safe place where we can get to know ourselves and each other. Where we can take risks, grow with each forgiving and stretch when asking to be forgiven. It requires the greatest...
“I” not “You”
Isn't it amazing how easy it is to get into a scuffle with a family member in all the hustle and bustle of life? And, as the parent, isn't it amazing how easy it is to start a conversation with "You...!" As in, "You are a .....," or "It's your fault...," or " If you...
Hands on Her Head
Have you ever sat behind someone who is stroking the hair of a loved one beside them, like a mother, stroking the long hair of her daughter? Have you ever noticed what happens as you observe? When I register it, I realize that I feel my shoulders lower and my face...
Swinging Recovery
A client asked a great question the other day; "Do you think that if you've been trying to lose weight for a long, long time and you've been on a 'don't eat this, and never eat that' roller coaster, can you really escape the crazy-making by just beginning to eat...
It’s Alive!
This salad is so beautiful! Puts me in mind of Valentine's Day, though it isn't a sweet treat. Start with about 3 cups of mixed greens Add 1/2 of a steamed, chopped beet 1 boiled egg (I soaked the egg in beet juice overnight for color) A dollop of cottage cheese 1...
Ah…Relax!
Here's a little idea for taking a dip in your own mineral spa! Right before bedtime, add 2-3 pounds of Epsom salts in a tub of warm water, not hot or cold. After you're in, run warmer water until the bath is comfortably warm. Soak for at least 20 minutes and drink a...
Banana Berry Blast
Isn't it refreshing to have fruit for dessert? Just cut up fruit tossed in freshly whipped cream is fun. Or, make a gelatin salad in a plain dish or in a festive mold! This is how we make "jell-o" at our house. Sprinkle 4 packets of unflavored gelatin, or your...
Family Governance
For many years we learned from a gifted teacher about correct principles in family governance. In fact, he is currently working to get his life's work digitized in order to make it available to anyone interested in having it. When that happens, I will be the first...
A Case for Grain
To follow-up on my recent post encouraging you to increase your ability to prepare a wider variety of whole grains, I offer this information. I hope it will be helpful to you! First, we are so consumed with wheat in our country, people often wonder what other grains...