To Err is Human, to Own it is Divine

I received this article in my inbox a few days ago from Paula Chaffee Scardamalia, a creativity coach and intuitive, who sends out a weekly ezine called Divine Muse-ings. I thought this one was especially brilliant and wanted to share it with you.  Here it is in its entirety, with Paula's blessing. I need to … Continue reading To Err is Human, to Own it is Divine

Squash “Pasta”

Heaven.  That's what this dish is.  It doesn't taste like pasta, it isn't spaghetti squash, but it reminds me of a pasta dish nonetheless.  This recipe is a new favorite of mine.  It's simple, but totally satisfying, and the big bonus is that it's a low-carb, low-calorie, highly nutrition meal.  It's an especially good choice … Continue reading Squash “Pasta”

Summer’s Over, Say Goodbye

With all endings come new beginnings.  Life moves forth, whether we're ready for it or not.  That's what nature reminds us of with the changing of seasons.   Sometimes the end of a beloved season makes us sad and resistant to the season taking its place.  However, I think that--as with most things--it's hard to miss … Continue reading Summer’s Over, Say Goodbye

Napa Coleslaw

The name of this cabbage got me imagining the picturesque landscape of Napa Valley, where I would be picnicking, sipping some locally produced wine and nibbling on artisanal cheeses.  I think this Napa Coleslaw recipe is a different, and I'd like to say elegant, twist on traditional coleslaw that would be worthy of such a … Continue reading Napa Coleslaw

Basic Homemade Mayonnaise

Have you ever looked at the ingredients in store-bought mayonnaise?  Soybean oil, corn starch, sugar, and some things I can't easily pronounce.  Even the health-store brands have some ingredients in there I'm not happy about, like canola oil.  Even though I don't use mayonnaise on a regular basis, my condiment of choice for homemade baked … Continue reading Basic Homemade Mayonnaise