by Babara Searles | Jul 26, 2012 | Cooking at Home
January and February aren’t my favorite months of the year. It’s the middle of summer right now and I know it’s hard to remember what those months are like. But they’re the opposite of now – cold, gray, snowy. And did I mention cold and...
by Babara Searles | May 18, 2012 | Recipes, Wellness Ideas
I was traumatized as a child … by the taste of canned beets! Metal and food tastes should never mix. I know I’m not alone because I met several people Thursday who had similar experiences. How do we overcome this trauma? Fresh beets!! The raw beet salad...
by Babara Searles | May 7, 2012 | Recipes
I’ve been growing my own sprouts this year for the first time! It’s so fun and easy – no soil required. This recipe calls for a package of purchased sprouts, but you could just as easily grow your own in a just a few days time. Prep Time: 3 minutes...
by Babara Searles | Apr 17, 2012 | Cooking at Home, Questions Clients Ask, Wellness Ideas
Who among us doesn’t love sweets? The sweet flavor releases serotonin in our brains, the chemical responsible for our sense of well-being and contentment. The average American consumes well over 20 teaspoons of added sugar on a daily basis, which adds up to an average...
by Babara Searles | May 27, 2011 | Favorite Fridays, Product Reviews
I love coffee … but it doesn’t love me back … I’ve tried decaf coffee, and I still have issues. Since coffee is naturally caffeinated, the process of decaffeination only removes about 97% of the caffeine. In some decaf blends, I have found that...
by Babara Searles | May 17, 2011 | Cooking at Home
I think there are certain foods I love because they remind me of my childhood. Rhubarb is one of these foods. My dad had an organic garden back in the 60s and 70s … and it flourished! I remember huge rhubarb plants and hundreds of zucchini every summer....
