Quinoa with Pear, Cranberries and Almonds

Quinoa with Pear, Cranberries and Almonds

The weekend is over and it was busy but great. Now it’s back to the usual. Teaching classes, cooking, library, shopping, playing, the usual. Part of today’s usual included some leftover quinoa turned into a new favorite recipe. I love that quinoa is so...
Workout Motivation: 5 Free Apps for Fitness

Workout Motivation: 5 Free Apps for Fitness

Motivation of the week in the form of cool fitness apps for your phone! My Fitness Pal: With a huge food database you can easily keep track of your calories and your exercise. It’s easy to use and simple to understand. An example from Apple: source Run Keeper:...
Stocking Stuffer:  Pampered Chef Garlic Press

Stocking Stuffer: Pampered Chef Garlic Press

Another great idea for a stocking stuffer – the PC garlic press. It’s life changing. It presses garlic into perfectly minced pieces. And the best part – you don’t have to peel the garlic. This press presses through it without much work! I...