It was December 3rd and I was checking my inbox, weeding out massive numbers of holiday sales flyers and advertisements when I came across one that read, “Last minute gift ideas…”. Seriously?! Last minute? Since when did 22 days before Christmas become “last minute?” … Read More
Memories Beyond the Dinner Table
I believe that food has a fascinating way of connecting us. Sitting at the dinner table with friends, family, and maybe even some people we don’t even really know very well, we are able to share experiences, foods, memories, and laughter, intermingling our personalities, stories, beliefs and preferences all into beautifully woven art.… Read More
Living with a Picky Eater: Another Angle
Have you ever wondered what goes through the mind of a picky eater? What makes them judge a food before they have tried it?! Why does their stomach lurch just at the thought of a food?! What makes them open up to new flavors, tastes and food experiences?… Read More
Living With A Picky Eater: Sanity Saving Strategies
“I will not eat them in a house, I do not like them with a mouse, I do not like them here or there. I do not like them ANYWHERE! I do not like green eggs and ham! I do not like them Sam-I-am…Try them, try them, and you may!… Read More
Living with a Picky Eater: A Story of Hope
Green beans. That is the only non-starchy vegetable that my husband ate when I married him 10 years ago. Canned green beans, not fresh. Really.
While we were dating, he ate a lot of family meals at my house and gradually transitioned to eating more whole grains, beans, and unprocessed potatoes, but he refused to try any different vegetables. … Read More
How Many Attempts Until Success?
How many times are YOU willing to try?
Many of us might respond that it “depends on what we are trying to do.” It is human nature to get frustrated when our plan does not go well. It is normal to feel disappointed when our efforts don’t appear to pay off. … Read More