author. aromatherapist. formulator. hemp expert.
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
I am super excited to announce the release of my new book A Little Handbook about Hemp CBD: A Revolutionary Ingredient for the Skincare World. It was a book that almost got put on the back burner. Just twelve days ago when I went to Heartprint … [Continue reading]
Cheesecake is always a winner in my house. As a teenager I developed, what turned out to be, an incredibly versatile cheesecake recipe. At the time I used processed white sugar and over the years I have adapted it to my ever changing diet. I love to … [Continue reading]
