A step-by-step guide to making Oma’s soup My mom was such a good cook that she even owned her own restaurant, The New Dutch Touch. She had regular customers who came daily for her homemade meals. But her most demanded … Continue reading
A step-by-step guide to making Oma’s soup Big bowl of beef vegetable soup My mom’s soup is legendary. Everyone in the family knows that “Tante Betsie” makes the yummiest soup around. I never inherited Mom’s love of cooking. I don’t … Continue reading
A step-by-step guide to making Oma’s soup My mom cutting chicken for chicken noodle soup My mom makes the best soup in the world! She always has a bowl ready for me to eat when I come for a visit. Growing up, … Continue reading
Exercise should be renamed “Playtime” My friend, Mary, and I enjoyed a friendly visit. We took her dog for an hour long walk along an old rail bed. The autumn scenery was beautiful; the conversation deep. I especially enjoyed this … Continue reading
Benefits of Essential Oils by Julie Connolly Do you suffer from constant ear infections or regular colds? Have you ever considered using essential oils? A few interesting facts about essential oils: They come from plants and they are 50-70 times … Continue reading
PEANUT BUTTER BALLS Ingredients 1 cup dry oatmeal 2/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut ½ cup peanut butter ½ cup ground flaxseed ½ cup chocolate chips 1/3 cup honey 1 tbsp chia seeds 1 tsp vanilla Directions Mix all … Continue reading
Sick of Sugar With this past sickness that has lasted about two weeks, I’ve gained a pound an a half. I blame it on the medicines; NeoCitran Cold & Flu Night time, Halls Mentho-lyptus cough tables, Benylin® Cough syrup. … Continue reading
How to Say No to a Gift of Sugar With a wide grin on her face, my daughter placed a chocolate bar in my open hand. “For you!” she explained, “In appreciation for helping me out yesterday.” My daughter … Continue reading
How exercise is to the body what prayer is to the spirit by Rusty Nokes Here’s something that is true for me. When I train I am in tune with my body. Whether I am training hard or easy, heavy … Continue reading
TABOULI SALAD Ingredients 1 ½ cup cooked millet or quinoa or combination of both 1 cucumber finely chopped 1 bunch each fresh Italian and curly parsley, cilantro and dill (wash and remove large stems before chopping finely) 2 green … Continue reading