Bud Break in Napa Valley

Napa Valley Grapegrowers have announced that bud break has begun in Napa Valley, marking the beginning of the wine grapegrowing season. Buds on Chardonnay in the Carneros AVA are swelling and bursting. These are the first signs of bud break. In the weeks to come, when the weather gets consistently warmer, the sap will startContinue reading “Bud Break in Napa Valley”

My Garden Figs

Baby figs! Mission figs. My backyard figs! Figs have been popular around the world for centuries. They are both tasty and nutritious. In fact, recent studies have shown that they may be helpful in treating a range of medical concerns, from diabetes to eczema. Here are some of the benefits: Well-loved for their sweet, mildContinue reading “My Garden Figs”

What’s the Cost of Your Nutrition?

Just wondering how much everyone else is spending on these two meals……..My husband and I spent $2.56 per meal. So that’s a total of $10.24 per day for two meals for each of us! That leaves more room and $$ for extra healthy snacking, a fine dinner, and a little wine when we choose! WhoContinue reading “What’s the Cost of Your Nutrition?”

Take control of your thoughts!

One of my favorite verses! You are the air traffic controller of your thoughts. So get to work ! Before your IMAGINATION becomes THOUGHTS which then turns into ACTIONS which becomes HABITS which molds your CHARACTER which determines your DESTINY Stop! A stronghold is the imaginations that Satan puts in our heads. So the BibleContinue reading “Take control of your thoughts!”

My Version – South Beach Shrimp Stir-Fry over Rice

This is certainly one of our most favorite recipes.  It’s quick, simple, nutritions, and economical. Ingredients: 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 pounds medium peeled and deveined fresh or thawed frozen shrimp  2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 8 ounces whiteContinue reading “My Version – South Beach Shrimp Stir-Fry over Rice”

Simple Quick Pasta – Olives, Garlic, Tomato and Chicken

This is one of our rotational dishes. It’s quick flavorful, and satisfying. We make it when we have abundance of fresh garden cherry tomatoes and when we don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen prepping our dinner. Ingredients: 2 cloves minced garlic, Olive Oil, Tomatoes – fresh or canned, pitted olives, 2Continue reading “Simple Quick Pasta – Olives, Garlic, Tomato and Chicken”

Why We Do Not Support Fad Diets!

  Why Isagenix Isn’t a Fad Diet March 8th, 2019 Fad or miracle diets are those that make unrealistic claims that aren’t supported by scientific evidence. Their popularity is usually driven by misguided mass media coverage, which creates hype for the newest cure-all solution. These diets are usually characterized by highly restrictive or unusual foodContinue reading “Why We Do Not Support Fad Diets!”

God’s Grace is Always Greater than our Sin

God’s Grace is always Greater than our Sin.  Find out  what we can do to receive Gods grace and blessings in our lives. Do you live in a state of fear, defeat, and anxious thoughts?  Do you feel like you’ve just had too many failures?  Not applied the optimal level of self discipline?   FailedContinue reading “God’s Grace is Always Greater than our Sin”

Be Still In Awe And Reverence!

This resonated with me as I was think about waiting on the Lord. The Lord put me on the path that I am on and I do all I can to bring value, contribute, have the right end in mind, the right priorities, and intentions, and show people some love while I do it! I’mContinue reading “Be Still In Awe And Reverence!”

Waiting on the Lord

Here are a few nuggets I picked up about waiting on the Lord this week at Women’s Bible Study Fellowship as we read and studied “The People of the Promised Land”. Here David, after killing Goliath, waited approx 30 years to be anointed King over all Israel. David had several opportunities to take things intoContinue reading “Waiting on the Lord”