Dandelion leaves and arugula are both weeds but have astounding health benefits. That's why I was inspired to create a recipe for Dandelion and Arugula Salad. Enjoy this recipe! Dandelion, arugula, and radicchio have sharp flavors so I mellowed them out by adding some butter lettuce. I also toasted a handful of sunflower seeds to sprinkle on top, Did you know that … [Read more...]
How to Survive Living With an Alcoholic
It's sometimes difficult being a positive life-affirming person when you're cohabitating with an alcoholic who is bent on self-destruction and is trying to do their best to shorten their lifespan. The suicide rate for Baby Boomers has risen significantly. But, in this post, I'm not talking about someone who has committed suicide or attempted it. This post is about … [Read more...]
How to Know if Your Healthy Food is Junk Food
When we're striving to be healthy we often turn to so-called health food, but how do you know it isn't junk food? Someone made a comment on Facebook I thought was interesting. "Just because you're vegan doesn't mean you're eating healthy." That's so true! It's not that I have anything against going vegan. If giving up meat gets you excited, … [Read more...]
Grapefruit Salad with Fennel, Avocado and Raspberry Vinaigrette
I love making all sorts of salads and they're always fun when you add fruit. My Grapefruit Salad with Fennel and Avocado recipe is a refreshing symphony of flavors that blends citrus and licorice and is topped with a zippy raspberry vinaigrette. Enjoy this recipe I used pink grapefruit in this recipe because of its bright and cheery color and set it on top of … [Read more...]
A 90 Plus Polish Sculptor Shared His Most Important Key to Longevity
When I was in my late 20's I learned a key longevity secret from a brilliant and eccentric man named Stanislav Szukalski. He was a distinguished Polish artist and sculptor. We met when he was 90 but he had all his wits about him. I was surprised to find out he was also a horny old dude. Every time he had a chance, he'd "cop a … [Read more...]