It is now cold and flu season, a time when everyone tries to find ways to boost their immune system to prevent catching the next virus making the rounds. My husband recently experienced his first illness of the season –...
How have I never thought to put these ingredients together before? I can’t take full credit for this combination. My husband and I went out to breakfast one weekend at FirstWatch and this iced tea was on their seasonal menu. ...
Ah coffee. How much do we love you? I can’t scroll Instagram without seeing at least one coffee related meme. Things like, “Life without coffee is like me without sleep. Neither are recommended.” Or “I know how to cure my coffee withdrawal,...
Can you believe that another year is in the books? I have a hard time remembering exactly what happened last week much less remember what I have been doing this past year. Having a blog where you can document life and...
It is officially now fall-my favorite time of the year. Here in Arizona, October means that the temperatures are finally starting to cool off, and I get to spend more time outside. I am excited to start running outside again, tend to my vegetable...
Summer is nearing its end and while I am looking forward to fall, especially here in hot Arizona, I am going to miss all the fresh fruit in season right now. While Labor Day weekend is dedicated to honor the...
Numerous traditional diets emphasized the use of herbal teas made from plants that would otherwise not play a large role in the diet. Herbal teas were a way to ensure a diverse and robust nutrient intake. These traditional societies knew...
April and May are peach season in these parts. We have a local farm a few miles away that has the most AMAZING peaches ripe for picking and I make it a priority to go every year. That leaves me with...
Turmeric is one of those foods that more and more people are trying to incorporate into their lives for the health benefits. I am no exception. I love turmeric and know how it can support a healthy inflammatory process but...
