Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays, but since the kids left home, it has taken on an even bigger significance. Both my kids are coming home for Thanksgiving, and we are hosting 20+ family members for dinner. I am over-the-moon excited. Each year, I try to vary the menu, while keeping all… [Continue]
Skip the Antidepressants, Just Bring on the Joe!
Good news from the Harvard School of Public Health. Coffee-drinking women reduce their risk of depression with every cup. And women who drink four cups of caffeinated coffee a day, are 20% less likely to suffer from depression. Woo hoo!! Does this make my De’Longhi Espresso maker a deductible medical expense? Ha ha ha!! Read… [Continue]
Playing Tourist in Seattle
All those Seattleites who tell us Californians that it always rains in Seattle, are just pulling our (collective) legs! The weather this week has been beautiful. I am here for a (kinda secret) mastermind meeting with about thirty of the smartest people I know. Before the meetings started this afternoon, I walked down to the… [Continue]
Sauteed Baby Bok Choy
Sauteed baby bok choy is quick to make, and adds a tasty Asian flavor to any meal. And they are available at most grocery stores now a days. I have not provided any quantity information here, as this recipe is fairly straightforward, and you can make a single serving (as in the photo below) or… [Continue]