Like so many other people, I am working from home whenever possible, in compliance with the “Safer at Home” order in Tennessee. This mean the cats are ruling, supervising, and generally bossing me around—and I don’t mind one bit. Gogo Naughty PawsGogo Naughty Paws is my boss. He has been my boss for 17 years. All my other co-workers bow down to … [Read more...]
Delicious Caesar Deviled Eggs Recipe
The slowdown of life during the coronavirus pandemic (COVID19) has sent me to my home kitchen to experiment with food recipes. When I was in Denver recently my friend Lela Barker and I had brunch together. At brunch I tasted the most perfect flavor combination I have ever experience in a Deviled Egg. My goal was to recreate that creamy smooth … [Read more...]
FDA Update Regarding Hand Sanitizer Regulations
The FDA has temporarily allowed for some firms to manufacture alcohol-based hand sanitizer, with limited guidance, in response to the shortage during the coronavirus pandemic. This is short second part follow up on my blog post The Dirty Truth About Hand Sanitizers in order to keep the information up to date. I’ve grabbed some of the key elements … [Read more...]
FREE Kindle Books While Quarantined or Social Distance Distancing
42 Days of FREE Kindle DownloadsI have scheduled all of my Kindle books to be totally free for you to download 5 days at a time. This is my way of supporting all the people who are being asked to self-quarantine, shelter in place, and stay home to participate in social distancing due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The topics of my books vary … [Read more...]
How I Defeated Bed Bugs
Recently, while traveling, I picked up bed bugs at an Airbnb. It was a stressful trip, so I assumed that I had a rash after the first night. The next night things got worse, but again I was under extraordinary stress, so it didn’t dawn on me that it was bed bugs. I got home exhausted. I normally unpack and wash my clothes right away, but instead I … [Read more...]
The Dirty Truth About DIY Hand Sanitizer Recipes
Since everyone seems to be sharing DIY hand sanitizer recipes on social media, I need to throw in some facts on the subject from the perspective of a cosmetic formulator and aromatherapist. First, in the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates all antimicrobial sanitizers as over-the-counter drugs (OTC). Any … [Read more...]
Shine On Holly Port, Shine On
I don’t know exactly when it happened but one day, I realized that Holly Port had become one of the women who I just couldn’t live without. And now, suddenly, I must. She could laugh, and cry, and smile, and look you in the eye with the deepest love all at the same time—and then cry some more. I admired her ability to cry easily—because there was … [Read more...]
New Addiction Book
I am thrilled to announce the release of my new book, A Little Handbook About Addiction and the Future of Recovery that could Include Cannabis, with my son Keegan. The Kindle version is available to preorder and the paperback will release November 30, 2019. Addiction. Substance Abuse Disorder. Substance abuse disorder (SUD). In recovery. … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Agave Cheesecake Recipe
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...]
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