How lucky you must be to come across this recipe just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. This one is a twisted combination of mint and sweet chocolate that’s sure to have almost anyone’s taste buds screaming “yum.” This dessert might just be the pot of gold at the end of your rainbow this year. […]
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5 Tips to Declutter Your Relationship This Valentine’s Day
As Valentine’s Day approaches, let’s take the time to strengthen the most important thing in our life: love. What better time to consciously strengthen it than Valentine’s Day, a day dedicated to showing our significant other how much they mean to us? However, Valentine’s Day is just one day of the year — it’s important […]
Beef Recipes for Your Holiday Menu
At this year’s holiday gatherings, you can put together a showstopping menu from the beginning of the party to the final bite with mouthwatering recipes that bring guests back for more. It all starts with beef, a versatile, beloved ingredient that can be used in appetizers, sides and main courses alike. Consider these holiday favorites […]
Recipe for Hearty Jalapeno Sweetpotato Chowder
Colder, shorter days call for a little comfort. Cozying up with a hearty meal on brisk winter evenings can help fight off the chill while savoring favorite flavors alongside the ones you love. Avoid venturing into the cold for a trip to the store by turning to a pantry staple like sweetpotatoes. As one of […]
Heart Health Tips for the Holidays
Food, drinks, gifts and time with family make the holidays a merry occasion for people across the country. However, all that celebrating can sometimes become a distraction from maintaining heart health. In fact, the joys of the season can become marred for many, as research shows an uptick in cardiac events and heart attack deaths […]
Approaching the Holiday Season with a Whole-Person Health Mentality
The holiday season can evoke a range of strong emotions. While stereotypically associated with feelings of joy and excitement, the holidays can also be ridden with physical and mental demands — from cooking meals and hosting family, to entertaining and traveling — which may trigger less-than-jolly experiences. In fact, studies show the holiday season brings […]
A Gingerbread House You Can Actually Eat
Everyone knows the story of Hansel and Gretel, the German fairytale by the Brothers Grimm. Abandoned in the forest, the children came upon a house made of gingerbread and other sweet delights, but owned by a wicked cannibalistic witch. The witch intended to fatten up Hansel and eat him, but Gretel pushed the witch into […]
Recipe for Apple Wreath Salad
Change things up this year at your holiday table with this Apple Wreath Salad. Find more recipes featuring Envy apples at EnvyApple.com. Apple Wreath Salad Recipe courtesy of “The Produce Moms” (@theproducemoms) Ingredients: Balsamic Dressing: Salad: Instructions: To make balsamic dressing: In small serving bowl, whisk honey, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, garlic, balsamic vinegar and […]
Holiday Decorating
In this article, I offer you my inspiration to decorate for Christmas as you allow your garden to rest. A few ideas: It’s time to dress your home and garden with all the available natural materials. I’ve collected bird nests, cones, moss, ivy from the forests, dried hops from my garden and twigs from the […]
