Happy First day of Spring! Today is the Spring Equinox. Wondering what that means, exactly? Heaven knows I was. The word equinox is derived from the Latin words meaning “equal night.” Days and nights are approximately equal everywhere and the Sun rises and sets due east and west. How fun is that? I hope that you all… Continue reading Spring Has Sprung! – Rainer Maria Rilke
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F.R.E.E. is a Four-Letter Word
You all know how helpful dropping f-bombs has been during my experience with FBC, right? Well, recently I came across another (much more fabulous!) “F” word to associate with FBC: F.R.E.E. Last week I received an email out of the blue from Bethany Kandel. In addition to her kind words about The Silver Pen, she… Continue reading F.R.E.E. is a Four-Letter Word
Listen – Paulo Coelho
This quote gives me goosebumps. I hope that it does the same for you!
Silver Lining Discovery: Onion Goggles
Even with putting my stainless steel knife in the freezer before slicing an onion, I still cry like a baby with colic when I cut an onion. My friend Chef Maili Halme told me about Onion Goggles. Yup! How f-bomb brilliant is that?!?! And you know what? They TOTALLY work! How is this for… Continue reading Silver Lining Discovery: Onion Goggles
How to Cut an Onion
We love onions. Love love love them. However, I’ve never liked cutting them probably because I have never known how to do it properly – until now. My friends Chef Maili Halme and photographer extraordinaire Elizabeth Messina collaborated to create the perfect “How to cut an onion” series. It’s so great and solved my ever-present dilemma.… Continue reading How to Cut an Onion
Musical Monday: Fly by Celine Dion
In keeping with the hospice theme of today’s earlier post, I thought I’d share one of my all-time favorite songs, Fly by Celine Dion. Get out the hankie, though.
Preparing for Hospice
As many of you know, prior to my FBC diagnosis, I was a hospice nurse. In my career, I have worked with both children and adults. So many people have asked me, “How the f-bomb do you do that?” Well, I have to say that for whatever reason, I have been given the capacity to… Continue reading Preparing for Hospice
Happy St. Paddy's Day Weekend!
Friday Food Facts: Resveratrol
One of the nutritional Silver Lining’s of today’s Hot Grapes ‘N Kale recipe is resveratrol. You’ve heard of it, right? Resveratrol is that key, magical ingredient responsible for the health benefits associated with red wine (by the glass, not gallon!). Resveratrol is a natural polyphenol antioxidant found in a variety of sources including grapes (notably the skin of… Continue reading Friday Food Facts: Resveratrol
Friday's Fixin's is Back with Hot Grapes 'N Kale!
Welcome back to Friday’s Fixin’s! The last couple of weeks have been all-consumed with work and I haven’t been spending time trying new recipes. Suddenly Seven and the HOTY have been very patient with me – thankfully! Well, I have joyously been back in the kitchen with my friend, Chef Maili Halme. Playing with her… Continue reading Friday's Fixin's is Back with Hot Grapes 'N Kale!