Spring Hygee

and I think to myself, what a wonderful world…

I have been drinking a bit of turmeric tea lately. I make it a few different ways depending on my mood.  One is called weight loss tea from The Earth Diet: 2-inch piece of ginger- diced, a dash of cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder & 1 lemon.  In a saucepan bring 4 cups of water and all of the ingredients except the lemon to a boil and let simmer for 5 minutes. Then squeeze in the lemon juice and sir. Pour into your favorite mug and head to a cozy nook to savor with your thoughts, or a good book.  The one above is 1 C hemp milk (or any milk you like) 1/2 tsp of turmeric, ( I have been buying the turmeric root and grating ) 1 dash of cayenne, 1 tsp coconut butter, (this activates the properties of the turmeric) a 1/2 tsp of cinnamon, a little knob of ginger grated, and a little maple syrup to taste. This one is more comforting and kind of filling.  The perfect mood altering comfort one needs during this cold spring! It feels very cozy to sit with a mug of something warm and to purposely create a bit of  hygee for yourself when it is dark and chilly.  Turmeric is a cure all for all types of health issues, and once you get a taste for it it is very soothing and pleasant.

Create your own sunshine.

We did escape a little winter for a visit with our daughter Julia in California.  She has been there for a year and 3 months now.  Here she is at work at the Madison Gallery in La Jolla.

We love San Diego, I must say. I can see myself living there except for one thing… the highways. I really don’t like them one bit,  but I really like everything else! Lucky for me, I have a driver!

“Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.”  ~ Emily Bronte

He takes me anywhere I want to go! We go for beautiful hikes, a daily trip to a farmers markets, exploring, shopping, and restaurants.

One chilly day we went to the Botanical Garden. Succulents really have won me over in a big way. I even have started a little collection of them in my own house.  I read that plants are back in a big way now in home decor. I was a very limited inside plant person, but I must say the trend makes me very happy ~ especially the succulents.

I think that people in San Diego are mostly very healthy because of the amazing climate. Surrounded by flowers all year – such a moderate temperature, and honestly a farmers market every single day in one of the neighborhoods. It just makes your heart sing to pick out your fresh produce each and every day! – oh and the restaurants! The very best restaurants for my style of eating, in every neighborhood in the city. The best eating city and state we have ever been to!!

Leaving is hard. Even though we talk daily, it is the nuances of her sweetness, and her precious sense humor that are really best in person!  I love seeing her adulting, I adore her personal style and her wit!  

 

“The Little House was very happy as she sat on the hill and watched the countryside around her. She watched the sun rise in the morning and watched the sun set in the evening. Day followed day, each one a little different form the one before… but the Little House stayed just the same.”  ~ Virginia Lee Burton, The Little House

Home at last to our almost Spring climate! I felt inspired ! Time to bring new life into my Berkshire Home!  This succulent was my first purchase!

And the one thing that we didn’t expect was….

another snow storm.  So we had to pull out all of our hygee stops! We had to savor the beauty and snuggle up! Cook good food and step into that zen place of winter! More fires, candlelight in the daytime, fresh flowers, and outdoor winter exercise! 

We had to sunbath with snow still on the ground! (My dad with Max & Margot!)

Although our days are longer, it isn’t very spring like around here! The snow is gone, but today is dark and rainy. This was the perfect day to eat lunch – at The Starving Artist Cafe. It is a very hyggeligt thing to do! The food is always amazing and healthy, and the atmosphere is casual and welcoming. Today we each had a delicious black bean soup and a crepe.

“The habit of being happy enables one to be freed, or largely freed, from the dominance of outward conditions.”  ~ Robert Lewis Stevenson

I spent the last month trying to re-create California food! We ate at so many wonderful vegan restaurants! Always packed, and filled with fun hipsters! Healthy hipsters!  We ate at the Cafe Gratitude – five times! I had the same thing each time! Pad Thai with kelp noodles. I came home and went to town. I didn’t quite get their flavor, but I still loved it!

Life is a combination of magic and pasta. ~ Federico Fellini

Spiralized butternut squash pasta.

Zoodles!

Garbanzo Beans: 1 can rinsed garbanzo beans with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, pepper and thyme ~ add to a hot pan and roast on top of the stove. Our new favorite!

My husband is also a rice man! He could eat it every day. We usually have leftover rice in the fridge. I have started to make a really good fried rice with whatever we have for leftovers.

And lastly, a Spring Soup! Artichoke and Lemon Soup! You can view the recipe over on my facebook page. It felt fresh and clean!

Thank you for coming by my blog today. I am in the process of spring cleaning (with home made cleaning products) and maybe another inside project if this weather doesn’t turn into spring soon! .  I love the idea of Spring Hygee!  My first thing to do this weekend is to plant the pansies and get on with it – regardless of the weather!

“More than anything, savoring is about gratitude. We often remind each other not to take things for granted. Gratitude is more than a simple “thank you” when you receive a gift. It is about keeping in mind that you live right now, allowing yourself to focus on the moment and appreciate the life you lead, to focus on all that you do have, not what you don’t. Clichés? Totally.  ~Meik Wiking

 

 

 

 

 

Cozy Winter Hygee

“In our hurried world too little value is attached to the part of the connoisseur and dilettante.”   ~ Edith Wharton

How to survive winter is a topic we love to talk about. It hasn’t been much of winter here lately, until recently. I happen to like winter for the most part, and sometimes – a lot of times, I actually love it. I have to keep this to myself depending what crowd I am with, ha-ha. I think my one of my reasons for this positive attitude is because I just love cozy – every single bit of it.

In the Berkshires winters are often long, sometimes a little too dark, and cold. I think my favorite new word, and on every ones new word list recently, is “hygge” (pronounced hoo-ga) it is the Danish word for cozy. It isn’t just about the word cozy; it is about the feeling of cozy. I just read Meik Wikings new book, THE LITTLE BOOK OF HYGGE.  He is the CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen. The book is about why the Danes are one of the happiest countries in the world. They have long, dark and very cold winters, so how could this be? There is a lot to the little word hygge, and the book goes into detail about trying to describe it. They use it as a verb and an adjective. For example ”we throw the words hygge and hyggelig around so much that, to foreigners, it may appear excessive. All the time. And not just the hygge moment itself. We talk about how hyggeligt it will be to get together Friday, and on Monday we will remind each other of how hyggeling Friday was.” There are more hygge descriptions to describe many more experiences too! I do recommend the little book because I think it made me realize that not overlooking any little bit of hygge actually does make you happier!

Here is my take on Hygge and most of it is very similar to the Danish version. I think the one of the differences between the Danish Hygge, and the New England/ Janis version is this; The Danes are extremely aware of the Hygge that they create, they are mindful about the experience of it, the feeling of it, and more appreciative about it. The simplicity of it often gets overlooked by some of us even if we also practice it, are we really feeling it?

1.Candles. Everyone I know loves candlelight. I happen to have candles going every single day – mostly just at dinner, even when it is just Jeff and I at the kitchen table for a simple supper. It marks the moment of special and sacred to me. Sometimes even for a special bath, and on very cozy nights in my bedroom when we are watching a movie or reading.

2.  A fire in the fireplace, set so that at a moments notice I can open the flu, and comfy up in my  living room with a book or a movie.  When entertaining, depending what I am serving, we often eat in front of the fire. When we moved here almost 20 years ago, building a fireplace was one of the first things on our list of things to do.  Jeff built the mantel. He loves to build mantels, he truly is an artist.  Each one he has built over the years is completely different and inspiring! Many of our guests have been amazed that this is a new  fireplace, since our home was built in the 1860’s, they just assume it was always here!  We chose older looking and more rustic bricks so it wouldn’t look brand new, and Jeff picked a Rumford design to be more energy efficient, and to go with our antique home. We never feel more hyggeligt when a fire is burning in the fireplace. It’s all about creating atmosphere and warmth!

3. Out door exercise. After coming into our warm and cozy home, from the chilly outdoors, after an invigorating walk, hike or snowshoeing  etc – it is perfectly hygge. You slip of your boots for slippers – grab a warm cup of tea, and feel the effects of  exercise Your body is relaxed, your mind is clear, and you feel good about yourself. If I happen to be wet, and frozen to the bone, a delightfully hot bath with Epsom salts, and essential oils, feels especially hygee. Extraordinarily luxurious in the daytime!

  1. Books & Movies. Luxuriating with a good book or movie. Not just before bed, which is extremely wonderful, but how about during the day. Steal away to a cozy corner, light a fire and read! Or, how about a movie in the late afternoon? That to me is luxurious and hard to do in the summer when gardening season arrives.
  2. Creating an organized and thoughtful home. I love every single thing in my home. There isn’t one item in my home that I dislike. And when there is I put it on my list to take care of. At this moment a couple of my kitchen cupboards need a makeover, and we are in the process of re-organizing our cellar. I know that whenever I complete an area in need, I feel happier. Is my home perfect? Not even close – I do have an ongoing list for some more makeovers, of course! I would like to improve a couple of unorganized areas, but being perfect isn’t what hygge is about. And perfectionism can destroy that hygee vibe.
      6. Food. I think making food and eating is one of my favorite hygge things to. I try to re-create traditional comfort foods into healthy foods. Even though I don’t love to shop for food as much I do, we have one amazing store nearby called Guido’s, which is perfectly hygee. It feels like a European market, it is perfectly sized, and they carry everything from beautiful, organic items, to gourmet specialty items, and even hard to find health food. I feel hygee just walking in the door. Of course there are other grocery stores, but I must say I am particularly fond of the Mom & Pops like co-ops and specialty food stores.

Great winter comfort food = SOUP  Here is vegan pho soup! Healthy and delicious.Bean  & Lentil SoupMy favorite new dish is from The New York Times Cooking Section. Pasta With Fried Lemons & Chile Flakes – go over to my facebook page for this recipe ~ sure to be your newest comfort food! The lemons are sweet and fall right off the skin.

I added capers and garlic to the original recipe!

The lemons alone would make a great appetizer!

7.A cozy and perfectly plush bed. I love going to bed! My bed has to be perfect comfort – I share it with two silly cockapoos, and one man that steals half of it every night! Besides cuddling and snoozing, it is my favorite place to read and watch a movie too – I don’t care what the sleep experts say – it is the coziest place in the house!

I am not a napper, but when I see a cozy bed like this with dappled sunlight on a cold winter day – I just want to hop in!

  1. Creating atmosphere and beauty that is personal. I love everything about homemaking, and the art of the home (just in case you didn’t notice)! A few years ago we started some pretty big renovations in this house. We painted the living room- did over a few bedrooms and really tried to “ tidy things up!” I was inspired by the infamous, whom everyone now knows is the clutter free organized guru of our time! The question you ask yourself with every single item is your home is, “ does this spark joy?” I wrote about it in a previous blog. I was really inspired, as was everyone who read the book!  Well, I went full speed ahead and the book really helped me re-define my space. But, I did learn a big lesson in my makeover. Even though my house was filled with only things that brought me joy, there was a missing element. The layers of decorating a well appointed room, and a look that appears over time was missing. I had simplified, and that was good, and a great new look, but it almost felt too austere. I feel like each room should tell a story and my story felt kind of flat. It felt like I was being hyper critical of anything imperfect and that if the personality of an item had to match the rest of the other items personalities! Well it took decorating this past Christmas for me to realize this. Once I added the simplified and pared down Christmas décor, which was basically my bringing the outdoors in theme, I felt like my house became a home. It needed the warmth of maybe one too many candles, the greens and Christmas plants added life, The little white twinkle lights that I had around added so much atmosphere, that when I undecorated, I decided to clutter it up a bit. I bought some houseplants, and kept my “bring the outside in” for my winter look, now my living room has a story again. It feels like my personality is being reflected in it’s own unique way. My rooms are layered and reflect my personality! I love any home that has this quality. The home may not be anywhere close to my style, but if it has that layered quality that tells a story, I instantly love it!
  2. Add a bar. I have wanted a bar for a couple of years. It is a major home decorating trend, and now I finally have one. Because winter is all about health and well being we are not really stocking this bar until our next party! But, I can’t tell you what it does for this room. Maybe it’s an old established feeling, I just don’t know, but it screams “welcome, come in, get comfortable, can I get you a drink?” I happen to think having Julia’s Henrietta, the elephant, on top makes it a very hygee bar area. Having pottery and art personalize this room and help tell our family story.
  1. Music. I like to play music almost all day long. I have many different genres that we play. I think lovely or upbeat music just adds to the atmosphere of comfort and can either relax you or energize you!  (Below the books is more of Julia’s pottery. A collection of some of our favorite pieces.

So go grab yourself a cup of tea ~ have a tea party, and hygee up your life! You will not only survive winter, you will feel joy!

I hope you are having the happiest New Year! At the moment I am trying to discover a new career that allows all things Hygee to be a part of it. It is who I am. How to do that incorporating all of my passions…Lifestyle something? Home Décor? Health? Blogging? I will keep you posted. In the meantime I am enjoying the quiet of winter and reflection. Very recently I have become an activist! Going to two marches and even a stand in! Who knows where this will all lead, but it helps me feel hopeful, and learning how to be an active citizen is one of my new year goals.

Thank you for coming by my blog today ~ come back soon!

Janis

Happy Spring!

Today is your day. Your mountain is waiting. So…get on your way. – Dr. Seuss

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Yay! Spring has arrived. Although it has been a bit cold, it still has beautiful signs of new life everywhere you look. The grass is green, the gardens are popping up, and we have things to do before the official gardening season begins!

In my last blog we wrote about our daughter moving to California. How did we adjust to our empty nest? We kept busy, did some home projects, and went on some vigorous hikes and long walks.  We also ate out a lot!

Our guests always ask us where to eat, and what our favorite restaurants are.  One of our favorites is Elizabeth’s in Pittsfield, about twenty minutes away. It’s a casual place with an incredible menu. We almost always get the same thing, Eggplant Provencal. We are usually full before the main dish because they serve a huge family style salad, and Berkshire Mountain Bakery Bread!  After our dinner at Elizabeths, for about a week or longer, we eat our version of their salad and bread!

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A salad for two! After all we have to make up for all of that eating out. And the bread! Berkshire Mountain Bakery is located in Housatonic, about 20 minutes away. It is our very favorite bread, and extremely healthy. Flour, water and salt. That is what real bread is, and it is our favorite. In the photo above, I tried to recreate the hummus the owner brought to our table. It was chunky and very light, with chopped tomatoes. He said it was a staple in his house growing up. Delicious.

Fun is good. Dr. Seuss

Another favorite restaurant we both love, is the Starving Artist Creperie. Just two blocks from our house. We order numerous things off their menu. One of my favorites, when we are on a salad kick, is their Vital Vegan Salad. So we come home and recreate that too. They aren’t open for dinner, and sometimes you just need that salad at dinner! We also love the owner and the staff.

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Salad for two again! Wow. I bet you think we live on salad alone – no we do not!

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Tuscan Mashed Chickpeas on grilled bread.

This is a recipe from the Barefoot Contessa. Pop over to my facebook page for the recipe. Of course, we use Berkshire Mountain Bakery bread for this too. See why we eat so much salad!

Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not. – Dr. Seuss

We also did some home reno projects. And, after recently becoming addicted to HGTV, Fixer Upper,  we felt like Chip and JoAnna Gaines while we were doing it! Here is a peak at some of our projects:

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Jeff made this table out of repurposed wood with pipe legs. Very Fixer Upper! And perfect for my kitchen. He was not overly excited about the pipe legs, but then he got a kick out of putting them together.

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Our next project was new wallpaper in the dining room hallway. I fell for this last year when we started this re-do the whole house project. I couldn’t stop thinking about it, and even though the wall paper in that are was still cute – this had to be done. I’m in love with it. As you all know I am mad, crazy and wild about blue and white. This chinoiserie paper goes perfect with my entire house! 

We did some other projects too, and I still have a list, but the highlight of spring so far…is not to be missed!

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We went to San Diego to see our girl! She has been gone three full months. She has an adorable apartment, and a new job. She guided us around like she had lived there for much longer. We had the time of our lives! While we were there, we saw our beautiful niece Kate. She drove down from Los Angeles.  She is living a very successful, and ambitious life. Her career is in the business world. We loved catching up. We had a hard time leaving these amazing young women.

It’s moments together that change us forever. Dr Seuss

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Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.  Dr. Seuss

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Thank you for coming by my blog today ~ I hope you come back soon.

p.s. While were visiting Julia, we went to La Jolla where she is now working in a Gallery.  We visited the Legends Gallery, aka The Dr. Seuss Gallery. A highlight of our trip, hence the Dr. Seuss vibe of this post.

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. Dr. Seuss.

Spring ~ glorious spring!

 

“In the spring I have counted one hundred and thirty-six different kinds of weather inside of four and twenty hours.” Mark Twain

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It is officially Spring! Yippee!  We have so many outdoor activities planned.  After this long and cold winter we certainly are not able to jump into anything outdoors just yet. There are still some piles of snow left to melt!  We do however still have to keep our bodies, minds and spirits healthy, happy and joyful.

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Just because we don’t have flowers outside yet doesn’t mean we can’t indulge on the inside.  Even though the days are longer and warmer there are still some cold, dark days ahead.  We have to pull out all of the stops to keep our souls nourished too.

fresh daffodils in a birch vase
fresh daffodils in a birch vase

“I must have flowers, always, and always.” 

― Claude Monet

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My all time favorite shop in downtown Lee, is my sister in law’s shop, Karen Keenan’s Gifts & Home.  I popped in there to get a dose of spring on a very gray and rainy day.  Outside it was dreary, damp and muddy ~ inside it was bright, happy and inspiring.

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my favorite gift shop in downtown Lee MA

my favorite gift shop in downtown Lee MA

my favorite gift shop in downtown Lee MA

karen keenan gifts & home

karen keenan gifts & home

karen keenan gifts & home

I have to have one of those pink scarves!

 

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Wasn’t that fun?  I just felt so good after seeing all of those happy and bright colors.  When I came home, I played with my new spring purchases!

 

pussy willows

First, I added some faux pussy willows to my real pussy willows.  I just didn’t have enough real ones to fill my birch basket and the faux ones had the nice hint of green too. It’s a bit too early for pansies so this will be a subtle hint of Spring.

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One of my favorite, simple, little rituals is to refresh my potpourri seasonally. I feel it is a welcoming touch in my front entry to greet my guests. The one I bought is called,  The Smell of Spring. It was certainly time to replace my winter/ holiday arrangement.  I save the freeze dried materials, natural wood chips, pinecones etc. from year to year, and toss the shavings.

potpourri to welcome guests

fresh new dishtowel

This bright and cheery  dish-towel did the trick for my kitchen.  This one is perfect for my color scheme! A pop of color ~ so simple yet so dramatic.

My new pink scarf

We are still wearing winter clothing right now, but won’t this scarf perk up any outfit?  I am going to sport it with my new hot pink nails from Lucky Nails.  Spring, Spring Spring!

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We also love clean eating, especially this time of year when we are trying to lighten our load!! In the Ayurvedic tradition spring is the time of year to shed your winter coat. Here are a few of our new clean eating recipes.

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Giada’s green juice & recipe

Rise & Shine juice

5 ounces baby green spinach leaves, 2 medium carrots, 2 apples, 2 celery stalks, ½ large lemon or lime, 1 2inch piece of ginger. Process through a juice maker and pour over ice. I am in love with this fresh green juice!

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Spring rolls for dinner tonight!

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spring rolls

spring rolls

spring rolls

spring rolls

Chop up all of your favorite vegetables finely into match sticks,  cook your vermicelli rice noodles,  and prepare your workspace. Assemble your rolls by placing the rice paper in hot water for a few seconds, placing your choice of green, I used a piece of kale with the main vein removed.  Place the vermicelli and the veggies inside the green, ending with tofu or avocado on top.  Roll like a burrito by rolling and tucking the sides in.  I  then made a peanut sauce:  peanut butter, tamari, chopped garlic, minced ginger, hot sauce, and hot water.  Light and clean but very satisfying.

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”It’s spring fever.  That is what the name of it is.  And when you’ve got it, you want – oh, you don’t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!””  ~Mark Twain

 

Happy spring! Thank you for coming by my blog today.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.”
― Edith Sitwell

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Crabtree Cottage Welcomes You

 

I have a confession to make.  I love winter!  I know everyone is sick and tired of old man winter but I am loving every single minute of it.  I am lucky enough to be able to work from my home, walk into town regardless of the weather, and I barely lift a snow shovel.  I love snowshoeing and I belong to the Spa at Cranwell which is only 21/2 miles away (right on rt 20 W).  I know, I know…. who am I not to love it!  Some of my guests have been loving it too! Cross Country Skiing, fine dining, museums and a very cozy B&B to hang their hats.  Many have been celebrating Valentine’s Month.  I love setting the stage for romance and February is the month to pull out all of the stops.  Our setting here on Franklin Street is especially magical in the snow ~ here are a few of my favorite scenes I see every day!

Franklin Street Scenery
Franklin Street Scenery ~ Very Cozy Indeed!

Crabtree Crabapple
Crabtree Crabapple

Franklin Street Scenery

Franklin Street Scenery

Franklin Street Scenery

Franklin Street Scenery

Franklin Street Scenery

Franklin Street Scenery

Franklin Street Scenery

Franklin Street Scenery

Neighborhood scenery
Neighborhood scenery

 

In our own backyard my two little pups had been getting a bit fed up with no where to run around. Nothing is more pathetic than those big brown eyes asking to go for a walk and me not being able to take them. The snow was so high and the sidewalks had not yet been plowed.  So on Valentine’s Day Jeffrey did one of the sweetest little things for them…

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he snow blowed a heart shaped track for Max & Margot!! You can imagine how thrilled they were!

heart track
heart track

heart track
heart track

 

Won’t you come join me for a cup of homemade hot chocolate?    I would love to show you around some of the everyday romance we have been creating for ourselves and our guests.

Crabtree Hot Chocolate
Crabtree Hot Chocolate ~ Pottery by Jules

Romance @ Crabtree Cottage
Romance @ Crabtree Cottage

 

romantic breakfasts
romantic breakfasts

 

romantic breakfasts
chocolate raspberry crepes

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romantic breakfasts

pre-sectioned red grapefruits with brown sugar, cinnamon & ginger broiled for 3-4 minutes

romantic breakfasts

winter tablescape
winter tablescape

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romantic breakfasts
heart shaped cheese fried eggs

 

 

romantic breakfasts

 

n Chocolate Pecan Cookies

 

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Isn’t it just perfect that February is also Heart Health Month.  With all of this talk of love & romance I thought I would incorporate another passion of mine ~ health. After all, Health is the New Wealth! I think nurturing our bodies, minds and spirits with love is the secret to a happy life.  My collection of cookbooks, books on health and spirit  are catching up with my gardening book collection.  From following health experts to health foodies I am afraid to say I need to express myself even more with food than ever before! Luckily for me Jeff & my family are reaping the benefits of my obsession, lol.

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steel cut oatmeal with fruit & chocolate

Here is a steel cut oatmeal timesaver.  Before bed measure your oatmeal and water and bring to a boil in a covered pan. Turn off ~ go to bed….. awake and just reheat your oatmeal while your tea water boils or your coffee brews.  Saves you 20 minutes!

Thai Butternut Squash Soup
Thai Butternut Squash Soup

 

Making soup is one of my favorite things to do.  I submitted this Hearty Black Bean Soup in a Berkshire Eagle Super Bowl Party contest.  I didn’t win but I came in second and the recipe was published. I was so surprised because this soup is super healthy and the other recipes were not.  I hope some people tried it! If you would like the recipe pop over to my facebook page and let me know how it comes out.

Heart Healthy Black Bean Soup
Heart Healthy Black Bean Soup

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Jeff's favorite polenta

 One of Jeff’s favorites ~ Polenta

Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted Cauliflower

 

Mushroom, Artichoke/Spinach Stacks
Mushroom, Artichoke/Spinach Stacks

 

ume salad dressing w/ polenta sticks
ume salad dressing w/ polenta sticks

cozy winter dinner for two
cozy winter dinner for two

Heart Healthy Guacamole
Heart Healthy Guacamole

Heart Healthy Chocolate Covered Bananas
Heart Healthy Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas

Heart Healthy Chocolate Covered Bananas
Heart Healthy Chocolate Covered Bananas

Heart Healthy French Lentils
Heart Healthy French Lentils

 

Thank you for coming by my blog today. I hope you are having a wonderful winter enjoying your warm and comfortable home.