Fresh, vibrant, nutrient rich, all natural sugary tree water – the very thought of it made me drool with anticipation. I have been itching to try tapping Birch for a good few years now but could never get past the worry of potentially hurting the tree. After all, I live in a land of plentiful food supplies and numerous food shops – tapping Birch trees and risking their demise feels like a total indulgence. Pretty much all the info on tapping Birch involves drilling a hole into the trunk, fitting a hollow spout of some sort, placing a collecting container
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4 Mindfulness Practices to Decrease Stress
By Rachel Grunwell – yoga + meditation teacher, wellness coach, author of the book Balance, and co-leader of the Mindful Moments retreats at the Polynesian Spa
Here are 4 mindfulness practices that can help relieve stress. You don’t have to incorporate all of them into your life. Choose just the one that resonates with you the most and work on this one idea. Or have a go at all four practices if you are super curious and have the time.
I recommend all of these ideas for a more calm and happy life. I’m personally working on all of them
Bird’s Nest Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Celebrate Easter with these festive Bird’s Nest Carrot Cake Cupcakes that are super moist, naturally sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce, all topped with a cream cheese frosting, toasted coconut and chocolate candies!
Easter is right around the corner and these carrot cake cupcakes make the perfect festive treat! The cutest little desserts that are not only delicious, but make such a great addition to your holiday table. These carrot cake cupcakes are made healthier with whole wheat pastry flour, shredded carrots, coconut oil in place of butter and naturally sweetened with maple syrup and applesauce. The cupcakes are topped
Best Vegan Summer Recipes
Looking for the best vegan summer dinner recipes? Look no further: these 18 vegan summer meals are perfect for sharing with one another, serving at a small get-together, or bringing to a barbecue! These vegan summer recipes are the perfect way to celebrate the season and beat the heat!
Summer is here. With the rising temperatures and increase in summer activities, you may come up short on vegan menu ideas. No worries, I have you covered! Here are 25 vegan summer meals that are perfect for the season.
Vegan Summer Dinner Ideas
Planning meals during the summer can be a
Bolognese – Junk food kids
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This is a favorite recipe at my house. Even though this is a large recipe, my leftovers are always eaten in a couple of days. I love that even though this is a slow cook sauce and it takes some time, my sauce is truly appreciated and loved by my family. This recipe brings my family to the kitchen. I like to make it towards the end of the week so everyone can enjoy the left overs over the weekend and I can relax with less cooking.
A note about the recipe, the pasta is not included
Summer Gardens are Ready and Willing to Give you their Best!
Summer Gardens are Ready and Willing to Give you their Best!
Summer gardens are ready and willing to give you their best as the warm sun rays kiss your garden! It’s that delightful time of year when fresh produce bursts into life, gracing our kitchen tables with vibrant colors and tantalizing flavors. There’s something extraordinary about harvesting vegetables and herbs straight from your own backyard, knowing that the journey from garden to plate is only a few steps away. Today, we’ll celebrate the abundance of our garden by creating a delicious recipe featuring the star ingredient of this Israeli couscous
The Melanoma Education Foundation Presents An Evening with the Singing Trooper : Melanoma Education Foundation
April 1, 2019 |
Stephen Fine, Founder and President
The Melanoma Education Foundation will present An Evening with the Singing Trooper, a Benefit Concert in Memory of Keri McCarthytaking place at Anthony’s of Malden on April 27, 2019 featuring Dan Clark, the Singing Trooper.
Admission includes a full buffet dinner and 1 hour show. There will also be a live auction, 50:50 raffle and a wine pull. Individual tickets are $75; reserved tables of 10 are $700.
This event will be in memory of Keri McCarthy of Somerville who lost her life to Melanoma at 35 years old. Like
How Ballet Fitness Can Be Beneficial For Seniors
Ballet fitness is a unique form of exercise that has gained popularity in recent years. It combines the grace and elegance of ballet with the strength and conditioning of fitness training. Although it may seem like a workout reserved for young dancers, ballet fitness can benefit seniors. This blog post will explore the benefits of ballet fitness for seniors and why it might be worth considering it as a form of exercise.
Stress Relief
Ballet exercises are like meditation in motion; they provide seniors with a great way to take their minds off daily life stressors. If you are feeling