Dr. Hannah Thuku Kolehmainen In a nutrition class I took this spring, Dr. Erlandsen taught us that, for optimal long-term health, adults should consume no more than about 25g of added sugar daily. There are about 12g of sugar in a tablespoon! By added sugar, he excluded naturally occurring sugars such as fructose in your fruit and lactose in …
It seems that try as I might, I am incapable of writing in the summer. I have had a million ideas but even the revisiting of my idea notes is a senseless effort in frustration. So I gave it up. Summer creativity took the form of painting, photography, gardening, and cooking. I loved it. We’ve …
This magnificent creation is simple, healthy, easy to make gluten-free, and absolutely delectable. 1 lb Sweet Potatoes (or use potatoes) 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (use gluten-free flour if you need to) 1 stick butter (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup granulated or brown sugar 4 large eggs, separated 1 tsp lemon zest or lemon extract 1 tsp …
I haven’t slept well in months. This contributes to a mild case of constant underlying rage, curbed only by the gorgeous spring days we are having and the resulting pleasure of playing in my flower gardens. Rose, our regal (to hear her tell it) cat, occasionally slips into the house at night to cuddle with …
When my Paul was about 3, he dreaded walking into new situations, especially where there were crowds. The Rancher who fathered him is rather bashful so I intelligently attributed it to that genetic frailty (I can say this stuff because he doesn’t read my blogs.) I had to reassure Paul we would have a great …
Gluten-Free Coconut Almond Chia Muffins I’m learning to cook gluten-free and frequently end up with dry baked goods. I’m not generally crazy about the flavor either, compared to gluten alternatives, this beauty is moist and flavorful! It is packed with protein, healthy oils, and fiber. 1/2 cup Coconut flour * 1/2 cut Almond flour * …
I’ve cared for a 100 year old lady for over 2 years and she’s had “mush” – cream of wheat – every morning. She always says “Don’t rush the mush.” Here’s our morning routine – guilt free… Hush… I’m snuggled in my comfy plush Basking in my coffee flush When you’re a hundred there’s no rush …
A dear friend, 6 significant years younger than I, contacted me feeling woebegone. She’s about to turn forty and she feels lousy. Her eye-sight is suddenly failing, her metabolism is on strike, and her children – all under the age of 8 – think they are smarter than her despite her doctorate degree. She’d envisioned …
I passionately despised baths as a little kid. It was the worst thing ever. I went as many days as I could without one and considered each day a great personal victory. Inevitably, it would fall on my brother Michael to get me into the bathtub. He would start the day off by saying, “Today …
Tulips are my favorite flower. I especially like them dark, enigmatic, orphic. Though often gorgeous in delicate tones, as I painted this particular arrangement, it materialized in these amazing colors that speak to the bold side of the spirit of the tulip.