Category Archives: Food

Can I Give Up Meat For Lent?

Two weeks from today is Mardi Gras, which means that it’s almost time for Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent.   I don’t usually give up anything for Lent. Instead, I try to focus on doing things that draw … Continue reading

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Thirsty Thursday (The Swiss Beer Edition)

On our first night in Switzerland, our hosts took us out to dinner at a neighborhood restaurant in their small village (pop. 2000). My colleagues were drinking beer, so out of habit I asked my host to order a dark … Continue reading

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My Swiss Chocolate Adventure

Last week I had a business trip to Switzerland with several ^^Important Meetings^^, but my side mission was to search out and find good Swiss chocolate to bring home. I took that mission way too seriously, and I’m sure I … Continue reading

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I Don’t Know How To Eat Chia Seeds

I was late to the Greek yogurt craze (and still only like ChobaniĀ®). It took me many tries to like yoga. I’m still not sure about Chia. After hearing about them for months, I finally found some Chia seeds at … Continue reading

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Five Ways To Enjoy Eating More Vegetables

We are all familiar with the “5-A-Day” and “Strive for Five” campaigns. We are supposed to eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day. I usually am pretty good about that, but my vegetable consumption hit a … Continue reading

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