~ wellness, wonder, words ~
Your biggest challenge is going to be resisting the temptation to devour the entire pan of jammy red peppers & caramelized garlic before they hit the plate!
These warm chickpeas served up in a Greek style marinade with melty feta are the perfect spring transition dish – enjoy them on their own or wrapped up in a pita, gyro/souvlaki style, with tzatziki. D’lish….
And the strangest part?
I thought I didn’t like pineapple (talk about not knowing yourself)….
As we settle into the new year, there seems no better time, and no better circumstances, to consider ways of inviting more peace into our lives.
For all of its well-documented benefits, meditation doesn’t always feel accessible to most of us. At the core of this lies a common misconception that there’s a “right way” and a “wrong way” to do it. In order to do it right it has to look and feel a certain way (enter the image of a buddhist master sitting motionless for hours atop a mountain, achieving measurable states of nirvana) — contrasted against our own experience which often looks something more like restlessness, boredom, confusion, agitation and annoyance. It’s no wonder we feel like it’s not working….
Words by Beth Kempton ~ I’ll be sharing more about Kempton’s work along with another winter read recommendation with subscribers in January. Some beautiful, hopeful, empowering writing to take with us through the colder, darker, contemplative season.
Perfect for cuddling up with a warm bowl of soup! (surrounded by twinkle lights)….
I recently read a snippet from a Mom who’s parenting advice can be summarized as: got a problem? just add water. Run the sprinkler, turn on the kettle, draw a bath, wash the dog, water the garden. I love this.
Wellness through water — sanus per aquam — spa….
— Robert Frost…
I might be the last to know.
Precooked polenta – ready to heat and serve – is now available in (pretty much) every grocery store near you!
I don’t always pay attention to the packaged stuff but I’m glad I discovered these. The precooked option opens up so many fun possibilities, including the flexibility of pulling together a delicious summer appetizer in a snap….
I’ve made a few baked oatmeals in the past but this one is my favorite.
Out of the oven, the baked oatmeal has the characteristics of a crumble, soft and melty as you scoop it into your bowl but as it cools, it gels (even without the addition of egg) which makes it easy to cut into squares and pop in the fridge for a ready-to-eat cold breakfast (or snack) on a hot summer’s day. I love taking it out of the fridge in the afternoon and slicing it up into little bites with a cup of tea….
Friends, how are you? I’ve missed you; it’s nice to be creating in this space again.
Life goes on in the natural world and Mother Nature, as though blissfully unaware, has been enjoying a revival in the hush of our human activity; as we pause, our air and waters have gotten cleaner helping the planet and each of us with a sense of wellness. Spending time in nature has truly been one of the most potent medicines along this journey of grief and loss. …
