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Niksen
What? Niksen is Dutch for "nothing," and it appears in this article, The Case for Doing Nothing. Being busy gets confused with being important and it's causing us all issues, some of them major like burnout (especially for millennials), anxiety disorders, and...
Nontraditional Exercise
When I first read this Washington Post Wellness article, I admit I scoffed at the very notion of “non-physical exercise.” The author poses the question “could non-physical exercise or “exertion of daily living” offer the same benefits as regular physical exercise?”...
The Goldilocks Question
"Success doesn't come from playing to your strengths. It comes from playing your strengths in the right situations." This article references a study where co-workers rated their managers in four leadership areas: taking charge, empowering others, creating a vision...
Spring is in the Air
Sunshine and spring have finally made it to Virginia. Fresh strawberries, crisp lettuce & of course asparagus, just to name a few of my spring favorites. Spring brings a much greater appreciation for the simplicity of fresh, local food. The farmer’s market is...
EQ, PQ?
We have been talking a lot about EQ, lately: self-awareness, self-management, be kind and empathize with others (always). But, what about PQ or BQ? I'm talking about physical or body intelligence. Recently I found myself saying to someone half my age: keep in mind...
Ahhh-wareness
Maintaining (or improving) our relationships, work and personal, is directly tied to how emotionally intelligent we are. And how emotionally intelligent we are starts with our self-awareness. But how easy is it to be self-aware? How accurate are you at diagnosing...
From our Kitchen to Yours
Honey Brie, Salami & Fig Jam Ciabatta
February 2022
Shakshuka
January 2022
Salty Caramel & Pecan Oatmeal Cookies
December 2021
Cast Iron Skillet Pizza
November 2021
Black Bean Chili, Butternut Squash & Swiss Chard
October 2021
BLT Deviled Eggs
September 2021
Mexican Chopped Salad
July 1, 2017
Grilled Peach, Brie, Basil Flatbread
Serves 4 1 prepared pizza crust or oval flatbread 2 T olive oil 2-3 peaches, peel on, sliced ⅓" ¼-½ Ib brie cheese, rind removed, sliced ¼ c basil leaves, torn s&p cooking spray 1. Pre-heat grill to medium 2. Drizzle peach slices with...
Cucumber, Blueberry, Arugula Salad
Serves 6 ¼ t sea salt ¼ t lemon zest ½ t lemon juice 2 T white balsamic vinegar ¼ c olive oil 1 english cucumber, peeled, cut lengthwise, seeded, sliced 1 c blueberries, rinsed 3 c arugula, coarsely chopped ½ c fresh mint, chopped ½ c feta cheese crumbles Dressing 1....
Asparagus & Mushroom Tarts
Serves 8 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thaw ¼ c unsalted butter 12 oz shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, cut strips 1 t sea salt, divided ½ t ground black pepper, divided 1 Ib slender asparagus spears, trimmed, cut 1” diagonal pieces 1½ t chopped fresh...
BBQ Chicken Pizza
1 T olive oil ¾ c red onion, thinly sliced 2 boneless chicken breast halves ½ c homemade or commercial Korean bbq sauce 2 c smoked Gouda cheese, shredded 1/3 c fresh cilantro, chopped 1 16 oz. fully baked thin pizza 1. Heat oil in large sauté pan over medium high...
Kale Butternut Chopped Salad
Serves 8 1 butternut squash, peel, cut ó” 2 T olive oil Salt & pepper 10 c tuscan kale, chopped ½ c dried cranberries, coarsely chopped ½ c pumpkin seeds, toasted ½ c feta cheese, small crumbles ¾ c vinaigrette (balsamic or champagne) 1. Preheat...























