For the holidays I always make a Agave Pumpkin Pie for my kids, but I've never liked Pumpkin Pie so I also make a Pumpkin Agave Cheesecake too. This recipe is the perfect alternative for your guests who don't like pumpkin pie, but enjoy a hint of pumpkin flavor in a rich creamy cheesecake! Yum! Pumpkin Agave Cheesecake Recipe Cheesecake … [Read more...]
Chocolate Truffle Pie :: Heaven in a Pie Dish
Recently I discovered that my 15 year old handwritten recipe book that I wrote for the restaurant I co-owned ages ago is starting to fade. Seems like a perfect time to share my favorite recipes from it before the recipes are lost. Truffle Pie was one of our best sellers and you simply can't go wrong with this decadent dessert! I like to cook … [Read more...]
Colonoscopies & Mammograms
Getting old isn’t for sissies. So I figure I might as well laugh about it—and maybe share a laugh with you. If you are squeamish, or if you are terribly opposed to possible TMI, you might want to stop reading here. I used to think that the mammogram machine was the most barbaric test known to man—or woman really. It is especially awful … [Read more...]
My Love Affair with Lavender
Lavender—if there was such a thing as having a plant spirit, lavender would be mine. I have always thrived in places that lavender thrives. When I trained as an aromatherapist my love for lavender was solidified. I remember being moved to tears as I read The Chemistry of Essential Oils by David G. Williams while studying for my aromatherapy … [Read more...]
The Life of a Real Life Overcomer
I always loved stories of overcomers when I was growing up. I read story upon story about survivors and overcomers. In real life I had the pleasure to observe a real-life overcomer in my Aunt Cathy. There was nothing quite as powerful as watching an honest-to-goodness gentle gladiator in the presence of my aunt. She was born with cerebral palsy in … [Read more...]
FREE Downloads
Here are some freebies with content that I've created over the years. Some things have slightly changes...like where is Periscope now when you read Social Media: Platform Building Blocks for Both the Savvy and the Shy. But the majority of the content is still timely and useful so I wanted to share it for free with my readers. ebook: Social … [Read more...]
Agave Sweetened Chocolate Cake
If you're like me, you have a weak spot for chocolate. Chocolate food, chocolate mask, chocolate everything! This recipe is so good you can't tell it does not contain sugar. It has a few extra steps but it is worth every additional moment it takes to make this cake. Organic Agave Chocolate Cake CAKE 2 tablespoons Organic Dark Chocolate … [Read more...]
It’s the People in the House
My mother kept a clean house, but she alway said that she didn't keep a spotless house because she cared more about the people in the house than the impressiveness of the house. She focused on spending time with her family and guests, over wasting time focusing on the impression of perfection that a spotless house could give. My mom lived for … [Read more...]
Blue Cheese Cheesecake
I love the way blue cheese looks. The natural marbeling is so pretty and the texture makes it fun to use in just about any dish. Even cheese cake. Yes, that's right cheese cake. Next time you are in charge of appetizers whip up this simple and unique Blue Cheese Cheesecake. It only sounds odd, but it is delicious. I made this one up for a get … [Read more...]
Lasagna Bites
This simple recipe is great to bring to a gathering to serve on sliced bread. 1 lb mild ground pork sausage 1 lb ground beef ¼ cup pesto ¼ cup chopped sundried tomatoes 2-3 garlic cloves chopped 1 package Neufchâtel cream cheese 1 tsp rosemary (crush in your hand) 1 tbsp mixed Italian Herbs 1 jar Prego Organic Tomato Basil Spaghetti sauce ¼ tsp … [Read more...]
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