It’s that time of the year where winter isn’t quite over, but yet spring isn’t here either. Which leaves many of us wondering what to do with several parts of our lives. What about our wardrobe? It’s still kind of chilly and not really time
February isn’t over yet, so as you plan your menu this weekend for the week ahead, take a look at the shopping list shared by Healthfinder.gov to keep your ticker in good health. Of course we should try to eat well year-round, but if those
What do you wish for? We all have our special secret wishes. Wishes are the result of tapping into our imagination and creating a yearning for something real. I like to wish for things. I wish for good health, happiness, and new Jelly Belly flavors.
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I’ve gained 10 pounds since my event, The SheTreat, last September. Before then, I had lost 40 pounds as part of an intentional healthy lifestyle change. Along came the October, full of several
As an ovarian cancer survivor, time and the significance of holidays have become very important to me. February is a month to focus on love; however, it has other significant components. Compassion and mindfulness go beyond Valentine’s Day and are so very different from a
Chef Mary's Parmesan Encrusted Salmon
A personal favorite, this dish does not disappoint Flaky, moist and hearty, this parmesan encrusted salmon is bursting with flavor. Just the video makes your mouth water. This is a MUST try!
https://youtu.be/NQS48XMz1qo
Bon Appetite!
Chef Mary
So, with February being “all about the heart,” how much do you know about heart disease and staying heart healthy? Heart disease is the term used for several types of problems affecting the heart. Take this 6-question quiz from the Centers for Disease Control and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6B4C-9NLhg
Chef Mary's Gorgonzola Walnut on Endive
An easy and simply delicious appetizer that is a light first course and will impress your guests!
4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, room temperature
2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup walnuts, lightly toasted
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
2 Head of Belgium endive
Directions:
In a medium
February is all about the heart! Take a look at this special message from NFD founder Karen Shayne and Chef Mary Stodola.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_83tbKer7GQ&feature=youtu.be
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As I’m writing this, I’m charged and challenged to see how I can spread the love today and everyday. I see hearts everywhere, and a lot of times, the hearts appear in a time when I need