People who make fun of Baby Boomers often associate our generation with hippie communes, back to nature, and organic foods like bean sprouts, green juice, and granola. We made many of these foods popular in the 60s and 70s. Many of us are still concerned with what we put in our bodies as we age and want to extend our longevity by living healthy and active lives. Granola is … [Read more...]
Chinese Coleslaw with Bok Choy
Chinese cuisine can be exotic but it is also colorful and nutritious. The Chinese Coleslaw recipe below is made with Bok Choy and mixed with carrots, cucumbers, red pepper, and crunchy water chestnuts. The homemade dressing is light and low in fat with a sprinkling of fresh ginger and crushed red pepper. Enjoy this recipe! Bok Choy is a staple in Asian cooking and is … [Read more...]
County Fair: A Coffee Table and Recipe Book You Will Love
When we were young it was common to go to an all-American county fair to watch pie-eating contests, ride the Ferris wheel or get cotton candy in your hair. Fairs are few and far between now but still exist. They remind us of carefree and wholesome days when the community got together to show off their wares. I get books sent to me as a blogger but don't often have time to … [Read more...]
Is Looking for Love Over 60 No Longer Important?
If you are a single older woman 60 and beyond, are you seeking a new romantic relationship at this point in your life? For those who have been lucky enough to be in a long and happy marriage, congratulations and Mazel tov! May you have continued happiness. A study was done at the University of Bath in the U.K that found the odds of a woman 65-74 finding love was 1 in 304. … [Read more...]
Post Menopausal Sex: Hot Flash Tips and Treatments
You may have heard rumors about the sexual complications that arise from menopause. As a woman who has gone through these changes, menopause (and everything thereafter) may make you feel unlike yourself. Whether your sex drive diminishes or you feel uncomfortable in your skin, you are entering a new stage of your life, and this is all normal. But the stigmas … [Read more...]