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Are Vitamins Really Worth the Investment?

Have you ever asked yourself this question?  I certainly have!  I’ll tell you that there were many years that I didn’t take any vitamins or supplements.  My mother always told me to take calcium in my early 40’s as she was suffering from osteoarthritis.  Wow, have we learned so much about bone health since then! Continue reading “Are Vitamins Really Worth the Investment?”

A Wild Supergreen Growing Voluntarily in my Garden?

I was so happy to find more purslane growing in my garden! This is a key ingredient for making one of my favorite soups! Right now is a great time to look for this growing like a “weed” in your garden. I cut it or pinch it from the plant while ensuring to leave someContinue reading “A Wild Supergreen Growing Voluntarily in my Garden?”

Tuscan Peasant Soup

I was so hungry for some Tuscan soup as we had to cancel our trip to Italy due to the current travel restrictions.  I reviewed lots of recipes, evaluated what I had in the pantry, and created this amazing soup!  It was so good.  Before the first bowl was consumed my husband requested that IContinue reading “Tuscan Peasant Soup”

Ancient Grain Bowl with Salmon

As we are still attempting to stay satisfied with our food experiences during this pandemic, we were remembering a wonderful ancient grain bowl with salmon that we had at True Food Kitchen.  It was fabulous! We explored recipes on the internet, looked through a few cook books at home, and took inventory of our ingredientsContinue reading “Ancient Grain Bowl with Salmon”

Chicken Tomatillo Soup with Purslane!

Chicken, Purslane, and Tomatillo Soup This is absolutely one of my favorite soups! I love it! It’s kind of like Chicken Tortilla Soup but better due to the addition of the purslane and the tomatillos! Purslane, if you’re not familiar with it, is the top known plant source of omega 3 fatty acids.! It’s aContinue reading “Chicken Tomatillo Soup with Purslane!”

Common Questions About Creation

As I was looking for a way to stay productive during the COVID-19 epidemic, and to prepare for additional quiet time over the next few months, I decided to spend some extra quality time in the Bible.  I ordered a couple of study guides online and one of them touched on the first book ofContinue reading “Common Questions About Creation”

ALL Created In His Image – ALL Loved!

What would Jesus do? What did Jesus do? When we need clarity and direction, comfort, peace, and joy…..get in the Word of God and let your heart and soul soak up the Truth!!! All created equal in God’s own image!!! Genesis 1:27 “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of GodContinue reading “ALL Created In His Image – ALL Loved!”

Soar like an Eagle in Troubling Times!

I’ve been focusing on being grateful. Purposefully seeking and acknowledging all of the Lord’s blessings and letting them sink into my grateful heart today! When we cultivate a grateful heart and we praise our creator, redeemer, and sustainer … we soar like an eagle even in troubling times like these. So how do you getContinue reading “Soar like an Eagle in Troubling Times!”

Warm Molten Cake – Decadence in a Mug!

I made this for dessert last night and it was so good. What a decadent yet healthy flavorful dessert! This warm molten mug cake was such a treat!! Its ~250 calories and a whopping 24 grams of the best whey protein! 24 vitamins and minerals including trace minerals which our bodies are just dying for!Continue reading “Warm Molten Cake – Decadence in a Mug!”