You might remember that last week's meal plan included Slow Cooker Minestrone soup. It was the first time I made it and it was a success for a couple of reasons. First, it was delicious and second it was so easy! It was great to come home for work and have dinner just about done. … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup
31 Days to Better Health: Lose that Shaker of Salt
Do you know people who salt their food without even tasting it? I’m related to a couple and it really annoys me when I’m the chef. Ironically, that was me until water retention during pregnancy broke the habit 32 years ago. Fresh whole foods don’t naturally have much sodium in … [Read more...] about 31 Days to Better Health: Lose that Shaker of Salt
Tales from the Scale: Week 1
I rejoined Weight Watchers and yesterday was my first progress weigh-in. As always when cutting back on calories and volume of food I was pretty hungry the first 3 days but it became manageable after that. It was a good plan week and I'm happy to report a loss of 3 pounds. Let … [Read more...] about Tales from the Scale: Week 1
Menu Plan Monday: January 14-20
Menu planning last week really worked! It was nice to know what we were going to have for dinner versus staring at each other every evening trying to come up with an idea. So with a little success under our belt, I'm ready to tackle another week. But first, let's review last … [Read more...] about Menu Plan Monday: January 14-20
Weekly Chronicles: Epidemic Edition
The photo above is from the 1918 Spanish flu epidemic where people were advised to wear masks at all times. They didn't know as much about flu transmission then and there was no vaccine. Now that the flu has been officially declared an epidemic this past week I'm glad I got my … [Read more...] about Weekly Chronicles: Epidemic Edition