Creamy Potato and Carrot Soup

I love fall.  The air turns crisp.  Pumpkins pop up in windows and on porches, some al naturale while others wear dramatic expressions.  Trees dress in the latest fashions of amber, chestnut, and garnet.  This soup is perfect for transitional weather...creamy and dreamy and warms you up without weighing you down.  Even if you live … Continue reading Creamy Potato and Carrot Soup

Refreshing Melon and Cucumber Water

Just when I thought I could transition my closet from summer to winter, we get muggy weather.  Well, the good news is I'm sharing this deliciously refreshing flavored water recipe to cool you off!  Cucumber and melon join forces to hydrate your hard-working body while raising the interest level of plain water so you'll keep … Continue reading Refreshing Melon and Cucumber Water

Yes, I’m still here!

Sorry for being MIA as of late.  Although I have good reasons, I've been feeling awfully guilty for being off the radar for so long.  This post is to catch everyone up so we can all move forward...ok, so I can move forward. Reason #1:  We have new addition to the family...a furry one! We … Continue reading Yes, I’m still here!

5 All-Natural Solutions to Summer Skin Problems

Ah, summer.  Golden skin, warm rays, outdoor frolicking.  But summer isn't all fun and games...it can cause havoc on your skin.  To make the rest of your summer worry-free in the skin department, here are effective, all-natural solutions to five of your summer skin woes. Problem #1:  Sunbathing has left your skin too tight and/or … Continue reading 5 All-Natural Solutions to Summer Skin Problems

Strawberry-Lime Sorbet

When the temperatures get dangerously close to the triple digits, all I want are things that will cool me down.  Like this strawberry-lime sorbet.  I found the recipe in my Vita-Mix cookbook and decided it was the perfect time to try it out.  I made a few modifications, of course, to up the health quotient.  … Continue reading Strawberry-Lime Sorbet