You wake up and head to the kitchen to make your coffee and realize you’re out and forgot to replenish your supply. So, you shuffle off to take a shower hoping to leave the house early enough to grab a cup on your way to work. Later, you realize in your haste and caffeine free …
Caribbean Chicken Recipe – Use A Meat thermometer!
Today let’s whip up some Caribbean Chicken in the kitchen; but before we get to the recipe, I want to suggest an important tool. The USDA recommends using a food thermometer to make certain that meats have reached a safe internal temperature. Cooking food to the proper internal temperature reduces the risk of food borne …
The Ultimate Guide to Love, Loneliness and Compatibility
Saint Valentine’s Day can be a day filled with heartbreak, loneliness, and unrealistic expectations for people who are alone as well as those who are in relationships. Quite possibly the day of the year with the most unrealistic expectations could be February 14th. Women are not the only ones who have high expectations. According to …
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13 Benefits of Green Tea PLUS how Matcha Powder compares
Green tea has more benefits than black tea because of the way they are processed. I grew up in the south where everyone served and drank black tea, usually with sugar. Even if black tea had the benefits of green tea, they would most likely be negated by the amount of sugar in the “sweet …
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Top 5 Foods to Boost Energy – with Bonus Ideas
Today’s Healthy Bite is all about eating for energy When energy stores seem low there could be any number of reasons. Illness, lack of sleep, emotional upheaval, and so forth can all cause us to be low on energy. Causes such as these require a bit more than adding energy foods, however, eating certain foods …
Golden Lasagna: A Twist on Pastelón (Sweet Plantain Lasagna)
Pastelón is a type of casserole very similar to lasagna in that it has layers, meat, sauce, and cheese. However, Pastelón uses Plantain in place of the noodles. Pastelón is what I would consider traditional comfort food. Puerto Rican Pastelón may differ slightly from Dominican Pastelón but both are delicious! If you like a savory …
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Benefits of Taekwondo extend beyond the mat into every aspect of life
The health benefits of Taekwondo extend beyond the physical. No one will deny that martial arts are a great form of exercise in that the practice improves flexibility, stamina, and balance. However, Taekwondo has advantages to our mental health as well. Many children who have difficulty sitting still or focusing in a classroom setting benefit …
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Does prayer make you a healthier person? Science says yes.
The power of prayer According to a number of studies and research, the benefits of prayer go beyond spiritual health. While I’m not suggesting prayer solely as a tool for maintaining health; it can certainly be considered a contributing factor to a well-balanced healthy lifestyle. At the beginning of this year, I decided instead of …
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Baobab Banana Muffin with Dried Hibiscus Flower Crowns
Banana muffins you’ve probably heard of, but baobab might have made you scratch your head. For those who have yet to try this African Fruit let me introduce you to this superfood. Baobab is a rich source of Vitamin C which means it is a potent immune system booster. The Vitamin C in Baobab also …
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Practical tips to stay balanced while walking the tightrope of life
Do you know why it’s so hard to walk a tightrope? Imagine trying to lower your body’s center of gravity while simultaneously increasing something called rotational inertia—effectively, positioning your body so that it fights against the wire’s tendency to rotate. It’s all about: Balance Imagine this: “You are on a rooftop, looking across empty air …
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Two things that could be ruining your health even though you eat right and exercise
Eating “healthy” but it’s not working the magic you were promised? You’re not alone! Here are two areas often overlooked when it comes to maintaining our health. 1. Toxic emotions Worry, anxiety, fear, bitterness, stress, anger, and other toxic thoughts can have a negative impact on your health. “According to a new study, individuals who …
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Persimmon Harvest Salad
I picked up a couple of persimmons when they came in season (October through February) with the plan to come up with some type of relish or chutney. After a long day of meal prep (I always end up doing more than I should) I wanted to experiment with this cheery looking fruit. As with …
Wild Lavender Spa – The Best Spa in Knoxville for ethical beauty products
For ethical beauty products and zero waste shopping check out Wild Lavender Spa in Knoxville! Many of you know that I have stepped up my game when it comes to waste reduction. since my first post about the zero waste effort many years ago. That was one of my bigger goals for 2018 as I …
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Dino’s Fig and Marcona Almond Yogurt Parfait
Dino’s fig and marcona almond yogurt parfait is not so much a recipe as it is a suggestion for a fabulous food combination. I’d say the adult culinary combination to rival kids peanut butter and jelly, although, if your children are anything like mine, they’ll want some of this delightful dish! It never fails, when …
Avocado Salsa
I’ve been making this recipe forever, and by that I mean nearly twenty years! It’s just so good I have to share it with the TOM Tribe. Recently, my grandma passed away at age 90 and through my reminiscing of her, food came to mind. She was an amazing cook and I grew up eating …
Easy BBQ Chicken Nachos with Root Vegetable Chips
This is another easy nacho style recipe that my family enjoys. I know it looks and sounds all fancy schmancy but it’s super easy to throw together on a weeknight; or if you are a super-make-everything-from-scratch kinda cook I also have you covered. No matter how you go about it these BBQ Chicken Nachos are …
Healthy Nachos for the Entire Family – No Corn
Who doesn’t love a good nacho dish? We all enjoy eating this sinful pleasure but if you are focused on maintaining your health you might want to skip the regular nacho fare and opt for this healthy nachos recipe. Eating out is a rare occasion for our family as we tend to prefer home prepared …
Can you “catch up” when you have sleep debt?
You hit snooze on the alarm for the fifth time this morning. As you drag your tired body out of bed, you count the hours of sleep you’ve missed out on this week due to late work nights, social engagements or too much TV. As you head for the shower you think to yourself, “I’ll …