Thanksgiving, like all holidays, is a day steeped in family tradition. For some Thanksgiving is about visiting with friends or family you may not often see; for others football and the food on the table that make their Thanksgiving special. But, in my family nothing says Thanksgiving more than the Manchester Road Race in Manchester, … Continue reading Thanksgiving Traditions
What kind of cook are you?
As far as I can tell there are only two types of cooks in this world - those who follow recipes and those who don’t. Can you guess which one I am? To be fair I should probably tell you what type of cook my mother is. 99% of the meals my mother made when … Continue reading What kind of cook are you?
Butternut Squash and Pumpkin Soup
This comforting and velvety soup is sure to take the chill out of any wintery night! Ingredients: 3 medium butternut squash 1 29 oz can pumpkin puree 1 large onion 2 32 oz boxes of chicken stock 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp Herbs de Provence 1 can coconut milk Salt & Pepper to taste Instructions: … Continue reading Butternut Squash and Pumpkin Soup
Trick or Treat?
Is the scariest part of Halloween the haunted houses, the creepy costumes, or is it the 5 lb bags of Halloween candy in every store? Halloween is right around the corner and I’m willing to bet there is already a stash of Halloween candy in your house. But how much of that candy will will … Continue reading Trick or Treat?
A Different Kind of Party
I’m sure if I asked you for a typical activity of any bachelor or bachelorette party you would probably answer, “Drinking, of course!” And while you are likely correct, there is a new trend emerging when it comes to celebrating the bride and groom. This weekend 2 close friends of mine got married. As with … Continue reading A Different Kind of Party
Hot Breakfast for a Chilly Morning
This morning was a hot breakfast kind of morning. There is nothing like a nice warm bowl of something hearty to take the chill out of a rainy day like this one. Usually when it comes to hot breakfast options, scrambled eggs are my go-to choice. But this morning I wanted a little something sweet, … Continue reading Hot Breakfast for a Chilly Morning
False Advertising?
Yesterday my coffee cup came with an advertisement that read, “Splenda Essentials - Sip your way to a HEALTHIER METABOLISM with a sweet boost of vitamin B.” And all I could think was, “Ugh, where do I begin...” Advertisements are designed to sell product, end of story. They often include a nugget of truth that … Continue reading False Advertising?
To Flu Shot or Not to Flu Shot?
It’s that time of year when you hear about it on the radio and see it on TV. There are signs that remind you to get it when you drive by. Friend ask, "Did you get yours?" It’s the beginning of flu season when every CVS, Walgreens, Rite-Aid, and now Target and Wal-Mart advertise … Continue reading To Flu Shot or Not to Flu Shot?
Right on…Target!
Target. Not the kind of place you'd expect to see healthy alternatives to standard American fare, but I was pleasantly surprised - nay, totally thrilled - when I walked through their market section and saw something I hadn't even seen in my grocery store. In the refrigerator section stacked together with the milk I found … Continue reading Right on…Target!
Are you making you sick?
Gandalf has herpes. No, not that Gandalf - this one. Gandalf, my cat, has been sneezing on and off for years. At first we thought it was allergies - he’d sneeze for a few weeks and then he wouldn’t. But, a few months ago his sneezing got really bad and we brought him to the … Continue reading Are you making you sick?
Intrinsic Health 