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Winging It

January 9, 2023January 8, 2023 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"If you are not living with deliberate intention, you're winging it." ~ Brant Menswar Photo by Dmitriy Ganin on Pexels.com Life must be intentional at least some of the time. With my son's diagnosis and physical ailments, he can no longer enjoy the spicy, hot, peppery foods he used to love. I've had to intentionally … Continue reading Winging It

Eating Well, Eating Right

December 20, 2022 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"The food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison." ~ Ann Wigmore Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com The old saying, "You are what you eat" is absolutely true. At least for me, and I believe there are plenty of scientific studies that have … Continue reading Eating Well, Eating Right

Sauerkraut Soup

December 15, 2022 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"In nineteenth-century Russia, sauerkraut was more valued than caviar." ~ Mark Kurlansky Photo by ELEVATE on Pexels.com I am ambivalent when it comes to sauerkraut. I usually can take it or leave it. Occasionally, I'll have a yen for the tangy zip and I'll make pork chops w/ sauerkraut in the crockpot. And then, I … Continue reading Sauerkraut Soup

Thanksgiving Highlights

November 26, 2022 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself." ~ Tecumseh Photo by RODNAE Productions on Pexels.com Being the nontraditional worker -- per the norm for healthcare workers around the world -- our … Continue reading Thanksgiving Highlights

Buffalo Ranch Chicken

July 28, 2022 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"I know I'm kind of a wuss when it comes to spicy foods." ~ Eve Torres Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Eve Torres is not the only gal who is a wuss when it comes to spicy foods. My IBS makes it a roll of the dice when I'm eating anything spicy as to whether … Continue reading Buffalo Ranch Chicken

Beef Flautas

July 10, 2022July 9, 2022 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"Why live if you can't help others and make the word a better place." ~ Ben Mikaelsen Photo by Gil Garza on Pexels.com I do solemnly swear that food makes the world a better place. Easy recipes help others make the world a better place. Who doesn't like a good beef flauta with a little … Continue reading Beef Flautas

De-glaze = De-stress

March 24, 2022 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"Cooking can be a great stress reliever. Where else can you chop, grate, beat, cut and char something with delicious results?" ~ Unknown Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I've written before about rhythm and repetition and their calming effects. Thus the use of music or meditation to lower stress and anxiety. For me, the rhythm … Continue reading De-glaze = De-stress

Strength & Resilience

February 5, 2022February 5, 2022 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"The human capacity for burden is like bamboo - far more flexible than you'd believe at first glance." ~ Jodi Picoult Photo by Andre Moura on Pexels.com Bamboo is quite a fascinating plant. Some shoots of bamboo have been shown to grow 3" in one day. the Bamboo Wisdom website states, "Bamboo is a symbol … Continue reading Strength & Resilience

White Chili (aka Chicken Chili)

January 9, 2022January 9, 2022 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"A recipe has no soul. You, as the cook, must bring soul to the recipe." ~ Thomas Keller Photo by Polina Tankilevitch on Pexels.com In the mood for something soothing, with a little spice, but not regular chili . . . I chose to go with White Chicken Chili for dinner this evening. I hadn't … Continue reading White Chili (aka Chicken Chili)

Overwhelmed

November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 / KarenS. / Leave a comment

"Then for no reason and for every reason, she burst into tears." ~ Karelia Stetz-Waters Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com Today was an "every reason to cry" kind of day. First, I was exhausted from driving 12-hours yesterday, getting home late and having to get up early to go to work. Second, a co-worker blurted … Continue reading Overwhelmed

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