Ho! Ho! Ho! Heidi here. Well, it’s that time again (National Eating Season) and despite my promises to cut the calories and trim the fat, Thanksgiving came and the turkey wasn’t the only thing that ended up stuffed. Ugh! But I know I am not alone. Overeating during the holidays is about as traditional […]
Archives for November 2014
Wild Rice and Almond-Pomegrante Pilaf
Are you thinking about Thanksgiving? As a dietitian and foodie I think about food all the time. Yep, you guessed it…I’m planning out my menu. I am crazy-in-love this holiday because I always have a captive audience to test my new recipes. At our home, you’ll see somewhat traditional fare but lots of new dishes too. […]
Depression and Menopause – Part 1
Depression and menopause. Two words that we have not strung together in one sentence since we launched this blog, but words that are often used in conjunction with just the thought of menopause. It’s reality—unpredictable hormone fluctuations plus stress, body image, sexuality, infertility, or aging—any one or a combination of these causes emotional distress that […]
The mid 40 slump…How I recharged my sex drive
A few years ago I asked Mr. Hubby if our marriage was everything he thought it would be. He thought for a minute, laughed and replied “Well, I thought we’d have more sex.” I laughed back and said “Well, I thought we’d have more money.” We both gave each other a courtesy laugh, turned out […]
Progress. Sexy Ankles!
It’s been a while, so I thought I’d update everyone on my progress related to getting healthy. I was suppose to have my appointment with my healthcare provider this week to get my blood drawn, check blood pressure and discuss further hormone treatment – i.e. my four-month check-up. But, of course, I caught the flu […]
Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Eric and I decided to host a small neighborhood party over the weekend. After living in our new home for six months, and only meeting a handful of neighbors, we thought it would be fun to get to know the families that live around us a little better. I planned the dinner but asked my […]