Spring is here and I toast it with this hearty green juice and a enthusiastic spirit! Spring is always a special time. The spring season ushers in the rebirth of nature. It’s a fresh beginning; a time to clear, reflect, and begin anew. In the organizing business, Spring is a time for seasonal organizing (clearing clutter,…
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Marching into March, 2021
As the seasons are shifting a new dawn is appearing. In Michigan we KNOW snow may come, again, before the season totally dozes off. Even in the chilly wind of March I can sense an upgrade in the atmosphere. Time to get our glow back, and more pep to our step. January and February…
Spring Edible Dandelions + Pineapple Fruit of Spring
Spring edible young dandelions are available and welcome this time of the year. In early spring these healthy bitter greens are on the scène. Dandelions are full of the essential minerals; such as potassium, folic acid and magnesium. They often are included in seasonal detox salads, as well as in smoothies ( pineapple, dandelion, ginger…
Health and Order
This unprecedented time is sending a clear message – increase health in your body and order in your home. Establishing order, can reap rewards for you in good as well as challenging times. These organic golden beets were fresh and healthy looking with greens intact at the market. Considering their high fiber and rich flavor…
Portabella Mushroom Strips
Have you wanted to create a mushroom dish this summer? I just prepared one that is healthy, tasty and a delight to serve. Quick and easy portabella mushroom strips with onions, bell peppers, spicy seasonings and covered in a tangy handmade barbecue sauce. Loving it! Mushrooms really have more texture than taste. The meaty, firm…
Spring Detox Salad
Spring’s arrival brings renewal and rebirth. Our body has its own renewal or detoxification system. We can support the cleansing or detoxing process as we include early spring plants into our diet this time of year. These spring plants are alkalize rich and chlorophyll loaded. My spring detox salad consists of spring spinach, dandelions…
Red Bean Veggie Chili
Winter cold is one thing but Polar Vortex is unusual even for Michigan. Time to serve up a big pot of warmth, filling and comfort. I prepared my favorite plant -based chili. I believe it could become a favorite for you, also . Full of beans, loads of veggies , herbs and spices. I made…
Citrus for Seasonal Chills
Citrus fruits are winter fruits. The sweetest and juiciest citrus fruits are produced in the winter, even though many citrus fruits are available year around in North America. We are ever mindful of the high concentration of immune boosting vitamin C found in citrus fruit. Eating oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, lemons, mandarins and others in season…
Happy New Years 2019 !
Fresh Start – Fresh Energy for The New Year! We’re hearing less New Year’s resolutions and more New Year’s goal setting. Resolutions were for a slower-pace period. In this technology-driven era, greeting 2019 with vision and SMART goals is really on point in support of a healthy lifestyle. Goal setting to me is so about…
Welcome Winter
The winter season is here, my friend! As the seasons change, our food selection and palates shift. Do you yearn warm, comfort food in a warm, cozy kitchen? Yep, me too! Seasonal root veggies are ripe and ready to prepare, partake and share. Much like their summer counterparts, these veggies are excellent for roasting. They…