There are so many ways to enjoy pumpkin pie flavors and this dip is at the top of my list. A few simple ingredients like canned pumpkin, chickpeas, dates and those lovely warm spices associated with pumpkin pie create a most delightful dip. It is lovely with fresh apple and pears slices, and chunks of…
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The Truth About Weight Loss
I was honored to be asked to participate in the Truth About Weight Loss Summit. I shared my weight loss story and how I finally ended nearly 4 decades of yo-yo dieting. I have been maintaining my weight loss since 2015! Although I feel like I know a lot about weight loss and maintenance I…
Healthy Taste of Sacramento Weekend Part 1
Happy Monday morning everyone. We are coming off a spectacular action packed weekend where we spent oodles of hours with like minded people. We made new acquaintances, saw old friends who live far away and spent more quality time with those who are near and dear. There is a saying that goes “Find your tribe…
My Shopping Cart
Do you like looking into the shopping carts of others when you are our shopping? I love to see what other people are buying – it gives you a little insight into their lives. I usually get comments from the check out clerks about how healthy we eat. I love it! It’s also an opportunity…
Mediterranean Lentil Salad SOS Free
As the weather warms up I start thinking about different kinds of salads to replace some of the soup meals we enjoy during the colder months. Salads don’t have to be all vegetables. Lentils and beans tossed with some raw vegetables make for hearty flavorful salads that easily stand in for your main entree. Sometimes…
From Empty Nest to Full House!
I thought I had better write an updated blog post least you all think I have fallen off the edge of a cliff on one of our hikes! Truth be told there hasn’t been any time for hiking lately. Long time readers of this blog know that two years ago this month our daughter Katy…