I have never much liked water. It tastes bland and uninspiring to me, so staying well hydrated has often been a challenge. There are so many reasons why drinking enough water is important—from decreased cravings and mindless snacking to better health and better skin. But none of these was really enough of a motivator for me… until recently. This is embarrassing to admit, but the thing that really motivated me was a sign of aging
I have been talking to a lot of people recently who find cooking to be a chore, a bore, a burden. People feel overwhelmed by the prospect of having to make dinner. I get it, I really do! But what if I told you that cooking could bring you more than just a meal on your table, it could offer you an opportunity to integrate a mindfulness practice into your day? Would that make this
If I had to pick one snack food to enjoy for the rest of my life there is no competition, it would be popcorn. I love the crunchiness, the fact that I can easily change the flavor to make it different every time, and that it is super easy to prepare at home so that I don’t have to depend on processed options. Not only that, but popcorn is actually good for you! It is
Over the past few days I have been having a lot of conversations with people about how overwhelmed they are feeling. It seems like competing priorities are constantly clamoring for our attention. We want to be able to juggle it all, but we all know that at some point a ball gets dropped. But what if you don’t want cooking to be the thing that drops? What if you are working to get into a
As a mom and a cooking evangelist, I truly believe that teaching kids to cook is one of the most important things we can do to support their development into competent, independent adults. But I also know that finding the time and making that happen can be a real challenge. So I wanted to share some tips on how to encourage your kids to cook as well as fun kits to get them started. Why
