Refreshing Summer Cucumber Dip

With the insane heat this summer, I’ve been partial to preparing no-cook suppers with summer salads.  On a recent trip to a cool cabin in the Smoky Mountains, I tasted this delightful (and delightfully easy!) dip and fell in love. And I made it two times last...

Great use for summer peaches

On a recent trip to North Georgia, I got a peck of fresh peaches.  Even after sharing some with friends, a peck of peaches is a lot for one couple to eat. In my search for creative uses for fresh, summer peaches, I came across this delicious arugula salad with fresh...

Waking Up the Body

I’ve known about a character named Matthew Sanford for a few years.  He’s a forty-something Iyengar yoga practitioner and teacher in Minnesota. Matthew is somewhat “famous” in yoga circles for his ability to teach a yoga class without doing many of the poses himself....

Home-made Ginger Ale Recipe

Ingredients ⅓ C peeled, chopped ginger 2-3 Tbsp.  water ¼ C fresh lemon juice 4-6 Tbsp. honey 2-4 Tbsp. agave nectar 1 liter sparkling water, chilled -Place ginger and water in a blender and pulse a few times. Then, blend at high speed until mixture is as smooth as...

How To Get Started With Yoga

With the availability of so many types of yoga, it can be challenging for newbies to decide where to start. The Mayo Clinic has published a succinct article about yoga:  what it is, how it works, the benefits, and a guide so that you can decide which style of yoga,...