Decompress and Destress…

Decompress and Destress…

It’s been an intense week for most people with a contentious election cycle that left many people out of sorts. What do you do to decompress? More many it’s the healing power of nature. For me it’s a nice hike with my dogs- in the woods or along the...
An Article by Dr. Len Saputo

An Article by Dr. Len Saputo

I am proud to call Dr. Len Saputo a colleague and friend. He sent me the below and agreed that I could post it.   THE TRAGEDY OF AMERICAN HEALTHCARE Len Saputo, MD Introduction: The New Terrain of American Health Care Over the past 25 years the practice of...
Siena, Italy Cooking Class

Siena, Italy Cooking Class

This is a beautiful main dish that I learned to make in Italy. There were not very specific instructions, but I’ll give you the gist. The teacher used a pheasant, but if you don’t have one handy, use chicken. Her meat was poached, but I prefered roasted...
Musings: Cognitive Dissonance

Musings: Cognitive Dissonance

There is only so much cognitive dissonance a mind can take before it picks a side. Our actions and beliefs need to align or there is a feeling- a sense- of unease. I believe in the unknowable, the intrinsic, and much of my work is science-based. ‘Follow the science’...
Melon Puree and Chia Pudding

Melon Puree and Chia Pudding

Another breakfast idea. I really liked it. A couple days ago I pureed a Crane melon and froze it in ice cubes trays to add to my mineral water, but I also throw them in smoothies. This morning, I put 3 melon ice cubes in my Vitamix with a handful of kale and a splash...
A Fun Birthday Party

A Fun Birthday Party

It’s so much fun teaching a bunch of thirteen year-old girls at a birthday party! The request by the birthday girl was to learn to make homemade pasta, and ice cream sandwiches. The birthday girl didn’t consume dairy as she was aware that dairy made her...