Don’t Underestimate the Crowd Pleasing Power of Crepes!

They are buttery, chewy, and delicious.   Crepes are incredibly versatile and can be used in everything from main dishes to deserts.  They are (really) easy to make and almost foolproof.  If I was stranded on a desert island and could only have one food, it would be a tough choice between a sushi and crepes.  [...]

What is Really Keeping You From Reaching Your Goals?

It’s ironic.  It’s only the beginning of the second week in January, and a post about following up on New Year’s resolutions almost seems irrelevant (at least according to the search engines).  But here’s how I see it… achieving goals isn’t a one-time declaration.  It’s an ongoing process of reminding yourself of your priorities, measuring [...]

5 Reasons to Make Your Health and Fitness a Priority in 2011

  Let’s face it ladies…we want to get fit, look great, and feel good, but when push comes to shove, our dreams and intentions of getting there often get stuck at the bottom of the pile.  2011 is the year to ditch the guilt, abandon the excuses and make your own fitness routine a priority.  [...]

Rock the New Year with a Little Heart and Soul and A Great Life Plan for 2011

I sit at my dining room table, writing furiously after an unintended absence last week.  I am glad to be back and looking forward to slamming the door on 2010.  To kick off the year, I feel compelled to document an event that has evolved into a requisite part of my life…the annual visit from [...]

I am Getting Healthy Down to the Cellular Level. Want to Join Me?

Recently, I came across an expired driver’s license from 2007.  It was a good hair day, I looked 20 pounds lighter and a few years younger. The photo inspired a longing to get in shape and reminded me to track down my old hairdresser, Jose Niera, from the very chic Parker Hotel in Palm Springs.  [...]