Citrus-Infused Vodka

I adapted this creation from Marcus Samuelsson's recipe for Aquavit for holiday gift-giving several years ago but never got around to posting it.  The recipe was such a hit and so amazingly delicious, it would have been a shame to keep this under wraps any longer.  I never attempted to recreate Samuelsson's original recipe, so I don't … Continue reading Citrus-Infused Vodka

I just called to say I love you

In the summer of 2015, I lost both my grandfathers within a month. The hole in my heart mourned the absence of two dearly loved role models. However, I was grateful. Grateful that their deaths were not unexpected, and that I'd had the opportunity to say what I needed to before their souls left this … Continue reading I just called to say I love you

The Paralysis of Perfection

Have you ever had a juicy goal or dream that went nowhere? Maybe it was because you couldn't get past the perfect ending you envisioned. Getting stuck there is largely thanks to the hoards of mental critics that magically appear when you're about to do something you've never achieved. They instantly perk up and fill your head … Continue reading The Paralysis of Perfection

Lessons from my “Balance Bootcamp”

It's been a while since my last post (2 months and 4 days to be exact). I'd like to explain. Not because I think you've been offended or curious about my absence, but because I want to consistently provide valuable content and conversation here, and I'd like to share why Consistency took a side road. During … Continue reading Lessons from my “Balance Bootcamp”