Gotta love New England weather, right?  It’s been raining here all week and Lucy and I are fed up with it.  Rain makes me want to curl up on the couch and stay in all day.  Lucy agrees with me!                   I joined a CSA, community supported […]

Just as certain selections of music will nourish your physical body and your emotional layer, so other musical works will bring greater health to your mind. – Hal A. Lingerman Last night we had the pleasure of having Kate Klim, one of our favorite folk singers to our home to perform her beautiful music for […]

When I cook dinner in my slow cooker, I clean it out immediately and plan on overnight oatmeal for breakfast the next morning.  Cooking oatmeal while you sleep makes for a quick and easy start to the morning.  On Thursdays I arrive at work ready to see clients in Boston at 7:30 AM sharp (and […]

I love water! It is my favorite drink on earth!  Next comes coffee and next is a toss up between a nice rich beer or an amazing glass of cabernet (all in moderation, of course!).  But in the spring and summer, I enjoy a glass of iced tea now and again.  So I make my […]

“The hand that rocks the cradle usually is attached to someone who isn’t getting enough sleep.”~ John Fiebig Today we celebrated with the many Mom’s in my extended family with a gathering at our my home.  Lot’s of yummy foods:  a balance, of course, with a mixture of “treats” and healthy foods.  For starters, I […]

But I am a dietitian with a sweet tooth.  Sometimes, I convince myself that the cookies I am baking are for:  1) my kids, 2) perhaps a neighbor or 3) my husband.  When in reality they are really for me.  Today, on a mid-day trip to the grocery store to purchase chicken and bread, I […]

I love kale chips, my kids love kale chips and my husband loves kale chips too.  Being a nutritionist, it doesn’t get any better than that.   So with springtime upon us and fresh organic kale growing at Tangerini’s Farm in Millis, Massachusetts just a few minutes drive from my home, today, I was on a […]

When traveling to Ireland is not an option…make this delightful Irish Bread! I love the breads in Ireland, simple with a hint of buttermilk.  My friend Meg shared this recipe with me and it’s by far my favorite.  Very simple, not infused with a complexity of flavors, just right for what I find to be […]

If it is true, all you need is love; well maybe a bit of arugula will help?  Ancient Romans and Egyptians considered this peppery herb to be a potent aphrodisiac.  And to this day, Italians covet arugula as a digestive aid. Arugula is a fragrant, peppery and mustard tasting green leafy vegetable that is commonly […]