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What do Fish Cakes have to do with mental health?
Have you ever had one of those days where nothing goes right and you can’t even imagine opening the refrigerator door to start preparing dinner? Have you ever gorged on frozen carboard pizza, cut into a greasy fast food burger, or finished off every last cookie in the house while brooding over a bad day? Have you ever […]
Is it time for Pasta Primavera?
April 20, 2012
I think it is time! I am still working on being more mindful in the daily celebration of my meals, and what better way than to pay more attention to the seasons and the bounty of produce the one upon us now signals. Positive psychologists have identified mindfulness as one of the ways by which we […]
What kind of feedback can I expect on this Ginger Soy Rice Salad?
June 20, 2011
I wasn’t sure how my husband would react to this meal, which I produced out of kitchen leftovers. I knew it wouldn’t go over well for dinner — he would claim to be hungry again in 10 minutes. The same thing happens if I try to feed him pasta, shrimp, or any kind of boneless meat. I […]
Who knew my morning would lead to a Potato Frittata?
June 10, 2011
I woke up this morning feeling different. Why is it that some mornings, I don’t feel like getting out of bed (except to wobble into the kitchen for some pancakes), but this morning, I woke up and thought, “I want to go for a run”? This is not normal for me, and I don’t think […]
What’s growing in the garden in May?
May 17, 2011
Cilantro! (Still waiting for next door neighbors oregano and basil) Chives! Arugula! And Romaine Lettuce (too tiny to see)! Still waiting for Jalepeno peppers. Also waiting for green beans from planted from seeds from friends! I’m also looking forward to observing the cycles of the backyard fig tree! We also still have to fill this […]
Follow Raisin Questions
May 16, 2012
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