December 5th, 2011

The next time you chop an onion, don't throw out the papery skins. It turns out that some of the food scraps we toss out are nutritional powerhouses. Sure, you wouldn't eat an onion skin on its own, but toss it in a simmering soup and it will release antioxidants like quercetin, which helps reduce ...Read More...
Tags: cooking
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November 30th, 2011

There's nothing like running to teach you a few things. Well, maybe not you personally, but definitely me. During my run today, here's what I learned:
1) I'm slow.
2) Who cares? I'm out there doing it.
3) Music is key to completing a run. I need music that completely blocks out the sound of my breathing so ...Read More...
Tags: Marathon, Motivation, music
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November 28th, 2011

I was 31 when I decided to create the life I really wanted. And you know what? I realized it's never too late to make changes that make you happy. What have you been denying yourself? It's never too late.
Be inspired by checking out My Six Months Off. I'm there as are so many others ...Read More...
Tags: Facing Fears
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November 26th, 2011

It’s the most wonderful time of year: the frenzied, frenetic time we call the holidays. At the risk of overloading your plate, I suggest adding another activity: building new memories that will last for years. What better way than by baking up a batch of homemade cookies and learning new (and delicious) decorating techniques.
I recently ...Read More...
Tags: cookies, holidays, julia m. usher, julia usher
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November 21st, 2011

It's almost Thanksgiving! Time for the holiday's most famous side dish: cranberry sauce.
Did you know:
Cranberries are one of the few fruits indigenous to the United States?
Cranberries help prevent urinary tract infections?
Cranberries have anti-cancer properties and can help boost the effectiveness of some cancer-fighting drugs?
Cranberries on their own are incredibly tart, so sugar is typically added ...Read More...
Tags: holidays, Recipes
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November 20th, 2011

Did you ever stop to think about how you pay for the food you eat? You may be paying more than money. Check out my new video to learn more.
Tags: planning, preparation
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November 14th, 2011

I love this easy recipe (slightly adapted) from Real Simple. It makes my kitchen smell like fall and it's a delicious way to eat one of the season's best offerings: butternut squash. Pair this with roasted chicken or fish and some sautéed greens. Enjoy!
Roast Butternut Squash Puree
Serves 6 - 8
3 butternut squash (2 pounds each)
1 ...Read More...
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November 11th, 2011

It's mid-November and we're starting the downward slide into holiday eating. This time of year is really like an all-you-can-eat buffet. We kick off with the candy of Halloween, crash into the eating frenzy that is Thanksgiving, run full-tilt through Chanukah and Christmas (Latkes! Seven fishes! Candy canes! Oh my!) Then we cap it off ...Read More...
Tags: holidays, Recipes
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