Fall is in full swing! Crisp air… Pretty leaves… Football… Boots, jeans and layering… Halloween (my fave holiday!)… Pumpkin patch… My kids might have outgrown this tradition but we still had fun! AND a certain spice that makes you feel nice! (more on that in a bit) Diet is one of the most important factors in blood sugar control … Read More
[sharethis] Snack Smart, not sweet, my dear friends! Vata time is 2- 6 pm. What does that mean? And no, it has nothing to do with Hammer time! Between 2 – 6 pm, we enter visionary Vata time, according to Ayurveda, the world’s oldest health system stemming from India more than 5,000 years ago. The Sanskrit word Ayurveda means “knowledge … Read More
I’m often asked, “Lisa, so, are you like, a vegan?” I don’t like labels since I feel it puts people in a box, but to answer the q, I am plant lover. I get pretty sick if I eat dairy, chicken, beef, etc… doesn’t go well with my digestive system. I also love animals and don’t want to do any … Read More
[sharethis] A big part of my ME time is spending my weekends with my cute little family and close friends. I know, doesn’t seem like ME time when you are surrounded by others, but connecting and community is a big part of my self-care. What do we like to do? Eat out. I LOVE to eat out! Wanna grab a … Read More
[sharethis] The other day I got one of those One Year Ago Face Book memory posts reminding me of the biggest snowstorm we had last year. We had sooooooo much fun during that snowstorm… Kate and Jack all smiles. With our buds. Girl down! Right now it’s been around 55 degrees, sunny, and I’m not even wearing a winter jacket. … Read More
[sharethis] Thanksgiving is the most solid side dish game in town! I’m a sides girl. I’ve been known to make a whole meal out of side dishes when I go out to eat (asparagus, spinach and mashed potatoes please!) so for Thanksgiving dinner, I LOVE to make as many sides as I can. If you are cooking, I made you … Read More
[sharethis] I just realized that the July 4th holiday is happening, like, SOON! If you are in the States, you will be celebrating with cookouts, picnics, beaches, vacations… socializing with friends and family. For me personally, I tend to do a lot more socializing in the summer overall… I don’t need to wait for a holiday. Usually in the winter, … Read More
[sharethis] Last week it snowed. A record 29 inches! Although, I don’t like to be cold and winter is not my favorite time of year, I’m embracing the beauty of slowing down. During #blizzard2016, I read books, Netflixed, cuddled with my cute little family, and got a break from life. Lately I’ve been working and working and working. I love, … Read More
[sharethis] Happy National Kale Day! How are you celebrating? Dancing like Beyonce (I have the same shirt! Love her!)? Reading 50 Shades of Kale by Drew Ramsey, M.D. ? OR massaging that kale? How ’bout making my kale soup? You know, my kale soup reminds me of my favorite place in the whole entire world~ Positano, Italy I vacationed there … Read More
[sharethis] We are in the throes of back to school time at my house. Kate and Jack are excited. They are ready. Me, um, like, I am not ready. At. All. All I want to do is look at the ocean one more time and just sit…and soak up the last bits of summer. Even though my kids shopped for … Read More
[sharethis] I had the shakes this morning at boot camp…rowing 1,000 meters and then 50 wall ball squats…sh*t, I was ready to pass out. I’m hardly EVER like this but with the jelly beans and chocolate that happened the day before; it all makes sense. I craved cleaning up and since I get asked all the time, “Lisa, what do … Read More
[sharethis] Winter… I have a love-hate relationship with it. Usually in December, I look forward to the first snowflake. I conjure up images of sipping hot vegan cocoa in front of the fireplace, all cuddled up with a cozy blanket and warm fuzzy socks. But by the end of February, fuhgeddaboudit. I’m done. There’s the other side of winter, the … Read More
[sharethis] I LOVE food. Especially holiday food. I scour Pinterest for recipe ideas and go through my cookbooks each year in order to make something divine. I strive to have my taste buds say, “Oh, man. This is sooooooo good.” During the holidays, I put on my cute Anthropologie apron, light a cinnamon-type spice candle, and listen to my This … Read More
The sun is shining! I feel warmth on my face. Vitamin D! Oh, how I’ve been waiting for the weather to break. Spring is here with all it’s lightness, green, and energy. Spring is nature’s birthing season-the time of creation and development. This is a good time to take a look at your life and make a new plan, especially … Read More
Want some good luck for the New Year? I do! I do! I made Lucky Soup for New Year’s, and I’ve been eating it for the last few days (trying for all the luck I can get!). Did you know that in the South, it’s believed that eating black-eyed peas and collard greens on New Year’s Day ensures good … Read More
It is so cold and rainy today. I decided to warm up my bones with some soup. I chose just to eat this yummy dish for lunch, but you can make it a more substantial meal if you serve it over pasta or polenta. Even add garlic croutons if you wish. So this soup is packed with protein, calcium, and … Read More