Zest for Life Today

15/02/2018

: childlike concentration to the task at hand. Summertime in Wisconsin at grandparent’s cabin.

03/07/2017

Farmer's market bounty and an early holiday lunch for moi! Miso-marinated pork chops with grilled white peaches, fresh spring greens (variety) with raspberry-goat cheese vinaigrette, and white rice (with other grains mixed in for visual interest) with ginger, shallots, and leeks.

02/07/2017

Made some simple and delicious no-bake cashew oatmeal cookies with the following seven ingredients: cashew butter, oatmeal, h**p seeds, maple syrup, sea salt, vanilla ghee, and wild orange essential oil.

17/04/2017

Inspired by zenbelly, I made her amazing paleo grapefruit tart! It's so beautiful and delicious. Unfortunately, my tummy doesn't like the Cassava flour at all! Has anyone else struggled with starchy paleo flours?😬

Make this paleo, nut-free grapefruit tart to use up those grapefruits before they're out of season! It's a simple to make show stopper with the perfect balance of sweet & tart

17/04/2017

Hi everyone! It's been a long time since I have written. I recently have been feeling sad/depressed and crying more than usual. At the same time, I found that my levels of inflammation are higher, and I was inspired by Kelly Brogan's video on MarieTV that reminds us that depression is caused by inflammation. The light went on for me again, and so I am back on an anti-inflammation diet. I'm starting with Paleo for a month as a foundation. I'll let you know as my symptoms start to clear up!

https://www.marieforleo.com/2017/04/kelly-brogan/

Kelly Brogan MD shares why depression is a symptom (not a disease), and simple actions you can take to be the happiest, healthiest version of yourself.

02/12/2015

Simple Tuesday meal for one: grilled zucchini and sausage with raw sauerkraut, mustard, and fresh parsley. What's on your plate?

28/09/2015

Market beauty.

15/09/2015

So happy this came in the mail today! I'll be ready early for any fall colds or flues that may try to come my way. A new additional to my holistic health routine is dōTERRA essential oils. On Guard is one of my favorites!

22/07/2015

Cooking with Essential Oils!! The MoST incredible gazpacho ever: 9 small tomatoes and one peach with Cumin Oil, Tangerine Oil, avocado oil, and sea salt. Damn tasty. Also simple salad of lettuces with sungold and cherry tomatoes, Oregano Oil, olive oil, Apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper. Using DoTerra oils if you want to know.

19/07/2015

Summer Sunday abundance!

28/06/2015

Eating well to heal my gut tastes pretty good! Plus, pro tip: eating protein at breakfast and carbs at dinner helps balance cortisol levels! (Mine are too high at the moment)