When I sense the craze of the holiday season, I find myself relying even more heavily on my favorite motto: "quality over quantity". That's where these unassuming cookies come into play. When it comes to holiday entertaining, cookies always please, and it's hard to beat a good chocolate chip cookie isn't it?
Read MoreThe holidays are such a cozy, festive, and joyful time of the year. But for many us, December is also synonymous with hurried days and increased responsibilities to host, cook, decorate, attend, chauffer, volunteer, shop, and gift. This probably means we’re overextending ourselves and finding fewer moments for proper nourishment, exercise, and quiet time to recharge. And we feel guilty.
Read MoreDo you ever eye the pumpkins and winter squash at the market and think, "Fat chance! They're too much effort to prepare, plus I wouldn't know what to do with them, so why bother?" I used to think that before I began paying attention to the joys of seasonal eating.
Read MoreIf I had to identify one change I've made over the years that has had the greatest impact on maintaining a steady weight and feeling good in my body and about my body, it would be mindful eating - also known as intuitive eating. That's right, it's not the green smoothies, chia seeds, or coconut oil - although those do contribute to my whole nourishment - but rather the state of mind I've cultivated in the kitchen and at the table.
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