Fall is a couple of days away. You know what that means? That means its time to break out the dutch ovens and stock pots and make soup! If you are trying to figure out how to get a pound of vegetables in your diet or looking for a delicious soup that melts your cares […]
Author: Elizabeth
Is a Dental Office Safe for those with Celiac Disease/Gluten Sensitivity?
You’ve worked so hard to stay gluten free. You’ve read labels, asked questions at restaurants, and avoided cross contamination. Now you have a dentist appointment for a cleaning and/or to get your teeth repaired. But have you thought about whether or not the products used at the dentist’s office is safe from gluten? The Celiac […]
It’s National Best Friends Day!
Today is National Best Friends Day! It’s often said that dogs are a girl’s (or a boy’s) best friend. Meet my best friend, Sasha. She loves to snuggle as she is doing in this picture. We are social beings with a primal need to feel a sense of belonging. Currently, we are a very […]
Gluten Free Easter and Passover Candy
Easter and Passover Gluten Free Candy List We all know that sugar consumption causes inflammation in the body, yet a sugary treat around the holidays can be tough to ignore. While a sugar free treat would be better for your health, Easter and Passover holiday candies are tempting. Those with Celiac disease or gluten […]
Could Food be Affecting My Mood?
It’s Monday and I awoke this morning crying. No, I wasn’t crying because the weekend is over although, maybe I should be crying about that. I had a great weekend and I while I should have been happy, I was feeling the blues. I began to ponder about what was triggering the tears but I […]
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Getting a Massage Isn’t Selfish
For the past couple of years, I’ve been touting the importance of self-care through my book, Balanced Life Happy Life. In Chapter One: Self-Care/Inner Joy, I discuss why self-care is important to finding a blissful life. The main issue that many of us face is the habit of putting the needs of others ahead of […]
Pumpkin Maple Spiced Latte
Thinking about my folks who are visiting Palermo, I’ve been craving a good Italian roast coffee and a pumpkin latte. While pumpkin spiced lattes isn’t synonymous with Italy, I decided to combine the two in my version of this popular drink. I love maple syrup and used it in lieu of traditional white sugar to keep this […]
Affording Your Dream
Do you have a dream you wish you could afford? Is it to own your own home? A vacation home in another in another country? Start your own business? Take early retirement? What if I told you that you can afford your dream? What you may or may not know is that I have been […]
A New Year Starts Tomorrow!
Haven’t you heard? A new year begins tomorrow! Over the weekend, I was hit with the realization that the summer is coming to a close and I will soon be pulling out the fall wardrobe. Fall foliage, sweaters, and shorter days will soon be the norm. I began to take stock of what I have […]