3 Key Components to Practicing Compassion During Injury
It can be difficult to practice compassion toward ourselves when faced with an injury. We get frustrated with our bodies. We become self-critical when we don't heal fast enough. But to heal, we need...
Cozy Up and Nourish With African Groundnut Stew
Looking for a new comfort recipe to nourish this season? I invite you to try this African Groundnut Stew inspired by West African flavors and recipe variations. It's a simple, hearty dish that your...
Feeling Down? A Simple Trick to Ignite Your Strength
We all experience glum moods and irritation. Sometimes it comes from an external circumstance. And sometimes it arises for what feels like no reason at all. Today I will share with you a super...
Cheating on Yoga…
That's right. It's not that I took up pilates or the local pole fit class. Nope--I fell in love. It is no surprise that my rhythm and ritual practice could be comprised by love. We have all been...
Connecting With My Roots: An Italian Eggplant Caponata Recipe
Most of what I cook has been self-taught. My mother cooked at times, but it was not her passion. As a single parent, my dad made a lot of chicken marsala and pancakes. He can make some killer ribs,...
Coco-Blueberry “Sweetheart” Egg Bake – Inspiration from my Mom
*This recipe contains gluten and eggs, but no dairy. Excuse the excess syrup in the photo! My mom passed away nearly eight years ago. Days like Mother's Day are truly not much more difficult for me...
Bust Your Gloom: Colorful Nopal Bites with Beet Hummus
A healthy dose of true color in my food helps to boost my mood. That's just what I have infused in this one-of-a-kind, simple appetizer! What is nopal? Nopal is a species of the Opuntia Cacti, which...
9 Unexpected Lessons Learned in Yoga Teacher Training
As a student of yoga in many forms since age 16, I knew how the practice transformed me. I had no idea there would be so much more in teacher training. The lessons are expansive and plentiful; here...
Split Pea and Sweet Potato Curry Soup with Super Seed Crackers
Although I just booked a flight to a toasty Mexico, I am embracing the arctic temps of Chicago with one of my favorite new comfort dishes. For me, curry = comfort. I love this soup for the varying...
A Dose of Gratitude: Lingonberry and Tahini-Almond Chocolate Recipe
I am a little late on my gratitude the day after Thanksgiving. But let this be a reminder that gratitude is a daily healthy practice that can facilitate mental health. Positive psychology...