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It’s a Green Month–Let’s Get Green With An Up-cyle DIY! Written by Gayle I’m always looking for ways to use old t-shirts.  We have so many from all of the sports, events, teams and souvenirs over the years.  So when I saw this idea, I jumped at the chance to give it a try.   […]

Gotta Have Some Delicious Cheese! Written by Gayle Are you concerned about the possible downside to eating cheese?  For many years there have been swirling news stories about how we should avoid cheese.  But there are many nutritional benefits to eating cheese.   Cheese is the perfect “Fast Food.”  It packs a punch of nutrition

100% Poetic and Delicious! Written by Gayle This recipe is a great combination of flavors, and captures some of the great produce that is available.  I call it– Golden Beet and Citrus Sauce on Spaghetti Squash Makes 4 servings You’ll Need: 2 lbs organic spaghetti squash (or pasta, if preferred) Organic Extra-Virgin Olive oil 1

Eat These All-Stars to Improve Your Health! written by Gayle Organic Produce offers the best health benefits without chemicals! There has been a lot of talk of “Superfoods” for the last couple of years.  The term is a bit confusing, since it seems to have been coined about 15 years ago to describe foods that

Let’s DIY to Keep It Alive All Year! Written by Gayle I know you’ve pulled out all the stops to make sure your Sweetie feels special on this Valentine’s Day.  You came up with something creative and romantic and fun. [If you haven’t…  Check out our recipe & instructions for Chocolate Dipped Strawberries  or for Chocolate

Agave Caramel Popcorn is Just the Ticket! Written by Gayle I wanted to make a healthier version of caramel-chocolate popcorn for my Valentine this year, so I went searching for alternatives for the sugary, fatty recipes that we know and (unfortunately) love.  I found several that looked good, so I played around and came up

Reminders May Be Just What You Need! Written by Gayle It’s been a month now–how are you doing on your New Year New You goals?  I often find that I need a visual reminder of what I am trying to accomplish.  So I came up with this easy DIY resolutions reminder chart! I started with

Show Your True Colors! Written by Gayle There’s no reason to give yourself over to a hot-wings-fat-and-sugar binge just because there’s a big game!  I’ve concocted a couple of team-spirit smoothies to bring some nutrition to your celebration!  These recipes make about 5 cups each, but are easily doubled. Carrot-Orange-Apple Bash You’ll Need: 2 cups

Yes, There’s an app….  I mean… There’s a Bar for That! Written by Gayle We all have busy lives.  And sometimes we don’t have time to stop for a real, healthy meal.  And from my experience, I eat much better (and don’t overeat later when I’m famished!) if I plan ahead and have healthy snacks

Chocolate.  Cheese.  Olives.  Yum yum yum yum! Written by Gayle Since this is my second Fancy Foods Show, I was more prepared and knew what to expect–I had to pace myself with the sampling!  (And wear comfortable shoes!)  We have kept our eyes open for the most nutritious, pure, and delicious foods that the show

Attitude Makes All the Difference! Written by Gayle I can’t tell you how many years I’ve started the new year with a fitness goal that was based on pounds.  As most of you know, that’s a tough one to reach and even tougher to keep.   image from clker.com But in the last few years

Resolutions, Goals, Manifestoes–Is It Time For A New You? Written by Gayle I have always been a goal-setter, a list-maker, and an over-achiever.  I love the promise of a new book, a few new yards of fabric, a turned page, a fresh box of crayons, a pristine blank journal.  My siblings have teased me over