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Corn, Corn, Everywhere!

Corn

Possible Corn derived food ingredient: This list is not all inclusive of ingredients to avoid. Tip offs can be the generic use of ingredients without specifying their nature, for example: “natural” flavor, vegetable (which vegetable?), starch (which starch?), syrup, and so on. Be aware that most corn is genetically modified (GM or GMO) and I… Read More

Another Birthday, Books and Cobbler

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Another Birthday, Books and Cobbler I love birthdays and have another in a few days. I don’t take birthdays or breaths for granted and each year my goal is to end that birth year wiser than I began it. For me wisdom comes from creating a textured life with experiences and lessons from which I… Read More

Excel at your job and be home for dinner!

I am co-chair of the Health and Medicine Member-Led Forum at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco. Next month I’m chairing a program that will give us all some great tips on how to, as the author told me, excel at your job and be home for dinner! Join me! https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/2014-05-27/getting-5050

Spring Menu Ideas-Vegetarian

Mushroom Tart

Just a little inspiration….If you like, simply alter the recipes to include your favorite fish or meats. Monday Breakfast Roasted Asparagus with Poached Eggs and Tempeh ‘Bacon’ Sliced Strawberries Lunch Lentil Croquettes on Spring Greens Dinner Asparagus Guacamole with Crudites Risotto with Fresh Peas and Saffron served with a spring mix salad and fresh spring… Read More