navigating life's shadows with chocolate & reluctant yoga

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My Food Loves Me

My Food Loves Me

Getting ready to prepare a feast for the ones I love. My food reminds me of how very much it loves me and wants to be my ally! Grateful.

Teach them Young

Teach them Young

Their eyes are the light into their souls. Always watching and learning. Teach them young. Show them your brave. Show them your courage. May they know love through make believe, creating, dancing, singing, snuggling and food! Always the food.

Whiskey

Whiskey

It Speaks for itself!

Ice Cream it Vital for the Soul

Ice Cream it Vital for the Soul

Ice Cream is never complete for me without some sort of topping usually from the cereal category. Growing up my Dad and I always loved to buy Hudsonville Vanilla Ice cream. We would slice bananas and add Nestle Quik to the top. What a delicious […]

The Beer of the Matter

The Beer of the Matter

I love Dragon’s Milk so much, I had it’s logo tattooed on my forearm. I can’t always afford the luxury of drinking this amazing brew due to how Lyme disease went after my Liver. On the days I can have a sip, this will always […]

Vitamin C

Vitamin C

I don’t yet live in a place where I can walk to my backyard and just pick a juicy orange off my tree but one day soon, I will. Vitamin C. The very best form of this will always be from real food. Maybe Supplements could have their place but I’m going to keep my vote, REAL FOOD!

The Body is Wise

The Body is Wise

I love being able to walk two blocks down the road to a quaint Italian Market in my neighborhood. I can buy just enough for the day and it creates options for my wise body to choose from. Butter. So controversial but so vital to […]

Yogurt Parfait

Yogurt Parfait

Start with a hearty Greek yogurt. I generally choose plain. Then I add in anything I might feel like. Today I added Maple Syrup for sweetness. Then I layered it with cherries, almonds and cocao. Yum.  

Homemade with Love

Homemade with Love

Baked Mac and cheese with bacon for my three favorite little people. #baconforthewin