Recipes - Couscous Garbanzo Salad

I received the June edition of Cooking Light this week and there are some great recipes included this month. I have already prepared 2 of them to satisfied diners. These are too good not to share.
1 cup vegetable broth1 cup uncooked couscous2 cups chopped seeded tomatoes (about 2 medium)1 cup diced cucumber1 cup sliced green [...]

Daily Induglence - Go to the beach

It’s 90 degrees in the Boston area today - the start of Memorial Day and the unofficial start of summer. I decided to work for a few hours this morning and then head to the beach for a couple of hours. I’m bringing snacks and my ipod.
Not a beach fan? Then [...]

Daily Wellness Tip - Help the Environment

There is so much talk these days about how you can help the environment. It’s not an all or nothing opportunity to help. You may drive an SUV. That’s fine, go ahead and enjoy your SUV. Think differently about other ways you can help. Volunteering your time to various organizations, donating [...]

Time saving tips at dinner time

I love to cook. sometimes I follow recipes and sometimes I make things. The challenge of using up what’s in the fridge combined with the creativity of cooking something new is very rewarding - especially when those you’re feeding respond with “This is delicious!”.
What I don’t enjoy is how long some meals take to make [...]

WHERE TO HIKE: SOUTH SHORE AND NEW ENGLAND

New England has miles of hiking trails available for all fitness levels from easy hikes suitable for families to more strenuous and technical hikes for when you want to test your skills and gear. Below is just a sample of what’s easily available to you. Check out a trail this summer and fall!
MassachusettsBlue Hills Reservation [...]

Resources for getting outside.

I found this brief in the April 2007 edition of Health Magazine. I have been offering various programs that get people outside as well as talking about the benefits of connecting with nature. This brief contains some great links. Taken from page 58 of Health magazine April 2007.
“Ditch the gym and take your [...]

Daily Wellness Tip - Buy a juicer

Although the most nutrients are found in the skin and pulp of the fruit, a juicer is still a perfect and fun way to help get your daily dose of fruits and veggies. I use my juicer all the time. If you find yourself looking at fruit that’s beyond ripe and you’re thinking of throwing [...]

Daily Indulgence - Beauty at your bedside

We were recently given a beautfiul orchid plant by friends visiting our home. The orchid now sits on a shelf in our bedroom near the bed. Each night when we go to sleep it’s the last thing we see and when we wake in the morning it’s the first beautiful thing we see. [...]

Daily Indulgence - Take a day off

Whether it’s a day off from work, a day off from your workout or a day off from the family, take a day off! Do something different that you might not normally do. It’ll help you recharge your battery and feel good all day long.
What will you take a day off from doing today? [...]

Daily Wellness Tip - Volunteer Your Time

Are you looking to add more personal fulfillment into your life? Volunteering your time is a great way to do just that. Whether your passion is the environment, helping animals, adults, kids, music there is an organization looking for your help! It doesn’t matter if you have 1 hour per month to [...]