Brussel Sprouts Sauteed in Boston Beer Angry Orchard

I was inspired to make this recipe over 5 years ago after I began watching clips of the UK daytime show, "This Morning". It has some serious subjects along with light hearted segments, fashion, medical and my favorite...food segments. The food segments got me inspired to save a bit of $$$ and get in that … Continue reading Brussel Sprouts Sauteed in Boston Beer Angry Orchard

CASSOULET

I love trying my hand at making different dishes from around the world. Every dish has my special touch since I have to add and subtract ingredients to make it not only work for me but to ensure that it tastes good. Many of my dishes may not be authentic to the original recipe but … Continue reading CASSOULET

Fitness Check In Day 70: Nostalgic Walking Meditation

On Friday, the lens of my glasses popped out and it was too late to get to the Optometrist's office and I couldn't fix them so I had to use my old glasses which sucked because everything is blurry, (dark for some reason.) Not sure if this was the sole cause or if the intestinal … Continue reading Fitness Check In Day 70: Nostalgic Walking Meditation

Finding Things to be Grateful for this Thanksgiving

On Tuesday of this week, I had an endoscopy to take a look and see how bad my esophagitis has gotten and if I have Barretts as I have had soo much pain in my throat and chest when swallowing and burning in my mouth and throat.  The doctor said it didn't look like I … Continue reading Finding Things to be Grateful for this Thanksgiving

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

It's when I'm at the calmest and most relaxed state that the recipes come easily to me. I received an immersion blender as a Christmas gift a few years ago and of course I knew I wanted to make some sort of soup and put this bad boy to use! Butternut Squash is something that … Continue reading BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

SUMMER PASTA 

Sometimes in life you get blocked. No inspiration, no motivation, no passion for a lot of things you used to have passion for. Sometimes life can get a bit chaotic. I can turn into a roller coaster that won't stop and lead you to a steep plunge into depression city. Sometimes, you may just need … Continue reading SUMMER PASTA 

Congee w/Fruit

When I was going to acupuncture for my IBS years ago, my acupuncturist recommended I make rice congee which she said was nourishing and healing for the digestive system. Whether it's sweet or savory she also said it would be easy to digest and is good for inflammation. Now more than ever, with my gastritis, … Continue reading Congee w/Fruit

Road to Health Part 2: From Irritable Life to A New Website for a New Journey

Diagnosed with IBS in 2001, I had really no way to deal with it other than 1 book I purchased then which I have no idea what the name of it is or where I have it now. My triggers as I found were small at first. I just had to avoid black pepper, and … Continue reading Road to Health Part 2: From Irritable Life to A New Website for a New Journey