It’s St. Patty’s Day and whether you have a dash or a giant dose of Irish in your genes or not, it is hard to resist celebrating this fun and festive day. For me St. Patrick’s Day is not just about swilling beer and getting black-out drunk (which seems to be the way of most),…
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PI day PIE
In honor of PI day, I am making PIE from some of the peaches that I froze this past summer. Yogurt Peach Pie 1 cup Maple Greek Yogurt, Milk House brand if you can get it 2 Free-range eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. vanilla 3-4 cups peaches, thawed,…
Small Doses Have a Big Impact
Dramatic overhauls of diet and lifestyle is both impractical and difficult. Small changes over time makes so much more sense given your busy schedule and full-life. Small doses of change, small doses of good for you foods, small doses of activity. The small doses philosophy can be attributed to all facets of your life. In…
Non-Wheat Flours Compared
I do not promote a gluten-free diet. I do promote eating a variety of foods as locally sourced as possible and foods that promote gut-health. Non-wheat flours are important for Celiac disease and gluten-sensitive people. If you believe you have Celiac or gluten-sensitivity, you should consult with a professional. For all others using a variety…
Cope with Winter Weather Stress, Make Soup and Let Go of Illusions
Most of the time I view piles of snow as opportunities for fun and play; they are great for jumping in 🙂 This year Monhegan has gotten hit harder than ever with snow. Instead of viewing the beautiful white scene with joy and wonder, I have gradually felt a hard pit in my belly and a…
5 Tips for Staying Active This Winter
Winter Time Fun Don’t let scenes like the one above keep you from being active this winter. There are tons of ways to stay active this winter despite the blustery snow and cold. On Monhegan we have been getting hit pretty hard, but that doesn’t keep us cooped up inside. We get out and get…
Yoga For Balanced Eating (YFBE) at The Dancing Elephant FAQs
DATES and TIME: Sundays 3-5 pm Four sessions in person at The Dancing Elephant Yoga Studio 16 School St Rockland, ME, 2 sessions online using Anymeeting online forum. In Person sessions: February 8, March 8, April 12&26 Online sessions: February 22 and March 22 Through YFBE, participants will learn the when, where, why and what…
Yoga For Balanced Eating (YFBE) Online Group Session FAQs
DATES and TIME: Wednesdays 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm March 18; April 1, 15, 29; May 6, 20 Through YFBE, participants will learn the when, where, why and what of eating for them as individuals. For participants who eat when they are happy, angry or sad those challenges will be addressed through mindful eating. Participants…
Easier to Read: The New Nutrition Label
The new nutrition label should be on foods by this time next year, 2016. It is a great improvement on the current label. Consumers will be able to make more educated food decisions. Eat whole, unprocessed foods that aren’t packaged most of the time. But when you are purchasing foods with a label, do so…
Holiday Leftovers Shepherds Pie
This recipe uses up the leftovers from your holiday feast. Stretch your holiday dollar and time with creative use of your left over meal. Today, I posted a recipe for Scotch Broth, a good use of leftovers as well. Now you take the Scotch Broth and turn it into Shepherds Pie. Use leftover mashed potatoes and…