Dementia is a scary word. This condition can take on many forms and can be very difficult for the person who has it and those who love and care for them. Earlier this year, I sat with my mother as her doctor told her she had dementia and Alzheimer’s. The diagnosis was long overdue and […]
Books
Vegan for Her by Virginia Messina
Vegan for Her is a fantastic reference book for vegans, vegetarians and any woman who is concerned about her health! Even if you aren’t ready to make a complete change, little steps of eating more plant based foods can have a positive impact. I’m a vegetarian who leans vegan and am guessing that I will […]
The Leafy Greens Cookbook – 100 Recipes!
Hooray for greens! I’ve been making a big effort to add extra nutrition to my family’s diet. We don’t need to eat more. We just need to eat smarter. Leafy greens are a great way to add vitamins A, C, E and K along with other nutrition. They aren’t something that I grew up with, […]
Lotería: A Novel by Mario Alberto Zambrano
Mario Alberto Zambrano has written a beautiful and tragic novel in which a young girl uses the images on Lotería cards to tell her story. I’m not familiar with the game, so had to look it up. Lotería is a traditional Mexican game that is similar to bingo. Instead of having balls with numbers and letters […]
Kale: The Complete Guide to the World’s Most Powerful Superfood
Like most of you, I grew up thinking that Kale was an inedible garnish that was there to make a plate look pretty at restaurants. We know better now! Kale is actually a superfood that is packed full of beta-carotine, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, manganese, fiber and other goodies. It’s easy to work this nutritional […]
The Art of Cake Pops by Noel Muniz – 25 Dangerously Delicious Designs
What fun! I love this cake pop trend! Sure, cake pops can taste delicious, but it’s their appearance that make them extra special. With some basic skills and imagination, you can create cake pops that really are works art. Noel Muniz can teach you how. Detailed instructions are included for 75 cake pop designs. You’ll […]