Category Archives: Health

Are Perfumes Killing Us?

I am a freak about perfume for a few reasons. #1 The chemicals in them are unregulated and harmful to our health.   It is a personal choice whether to wear perfumes but, like smoking, “second-hand perfume smell”  hurts others.  Ever get into a small space with someone (or more than one person) wearing perfumeContinue reading “Are Perfumes Killing Us?”

Releasing Pressure Safely From Instant Pot

I’m taking this opportunity to practice my Adobe Premier CC skills (learned using YouTube for the record). Since I began sharing my recipes and spreading the LOVE about my Instant Pot I’ve seen concerns about the pressure release. Back in the 70’s cooking in a pressure cooker was not always safe. Pots could and wouldContinue reading “Releasing Pressure Safely From Instant Pot”

Hearty Italian Vegetable Stew

InstantPot Pressure Cooker Vegan, Vegetarian, Low Fat, Protein Packed Hearty and delicious.  Pair with a warm cornbread or salty tortilla chips! Ingredients Stage 1 1T water 6 garlic bulbs chopped 1 onion peeled and chopped 5 celery stalks chopped (tops included) Stage 2 64oz of vegetable broth 1T parsley 1t thyme 1t oregano 1t sweetContinue reading “Hearty Italian Vegetable Stew”

Black Beans From Scratch Recipe

Currently cans of beans run 4 for $5 to .99 each.  EXPENSIVE and the quality is not the greatest.  I’ve tried many brands, probably every brand available at Whole Foods, Lassen’s Sprouts, Pavillion’s, Vons and Stater Bros. I have begun the quest to make my own black beans (stove top) and failed about 4 orContinue reading “Black Beans From Scratch Recipe”

Spartan Training Day #1

Houghton-Schreiber Park, Simi Valley, Ca The plan was a 30 minute workout. Quick and dirty. Just to give all of us a little taste of the expectations (reality) of a Spartan Race. My awesome husband Randy decided to put a group together of willing participants for the Spartan Race happening in January 2017. Willing isContinue reading “Spartan Training Day #1”