Oct 14, 2016 | Recipes, Sensuality
Pumpkins, carrots, onions–this is as close as you’ll get to serving fall in a bowl. Roasting the pumpkin gives it a deep caramelized flavor that’s delicious. Yield: Serves 6 (serving size: about 1 1/3 cups soup, about 1 tbsp. sour cream mixture)...
Apr 7, 2015 | Health Aging, Recipes, Self-Care, Sensuality
Flowers are such gifts of nature. Any time of year in California you can find something in bloom. Even in our severe drought, nature finds a way of adding some beauty and color to the world. I love flowers in my yard, as well as cut flowers in my home. They brighten...
Aug 18, 2014 | Cool Summer Tips, Recipes, Uncategorized
Mint is wonderfully refreshing in the summertime and grows so easily. All gardeners know that mint is the easiest and one of the most versatile herbs to grow. Be sure to confine those roots (preferably in a pot) or they will invade the garden which I learned years...
Aug 15, 2014 | Cool Summer Tips, Recipes, Uncategorized
Cut up and freeze seasonal fruit such as watermelon, pineapple, lemons or whole grapes on a cookie sheet. After individually frozen, store in a plastic freezer bag. Simply enjoy by placing in a glass of sparkling water or simply bite into the frozen sweet goodness of...
Aug 14, 2014 | Cool Summer Tips, Femininity, Recipes, Self-Care, Uncategorized
Although a cold beer or a chilled white wine spritzer may sound wonderful on a hot day, you should avoid alcohol because it dehydrates the body. Instead try an Old Fashioned Icy Cold Homemade Lemonade. Here is a favorite recipe: (Makes 1 gallon, so its great for a...
Jul 29, 2014 | Recipes, Self-Care, Uncategorized
A refreshing, delightful Summer afternoon treat. Here’s a beautiful combination of fresh fruit (experiment with what’s in season), white wine and your favorite sparkling white wine. Soak the fruit in the white wine and chill for 3-24 hours if you...
Oct 30, 2013 | Recipes, Women
Fall is here, and with it, pumpkin spice… everything. So why not muffins? These easy treats are quick to make, freeze beautifully for later, and are great to have on hand for a last-minute hostess gift or a surprise guest. 3 cups (576g) sugar 1 cup oil (you can...
