In recent years, I’ve really taken great interest in learning more about and leaning into “clean living.” Meaning, taking measures to minimize my family’s exposure to harsh chemicals, other ingredients, or environmental factors that can prompt toxic overloads in our bodies and disrupt the way in which they function. Cleaning up your living environment requires some planning but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here are 5 tips to consider when transitioning to clean living.

Lifestyle, Tips and TricksJulie JohnsonAugust 30, 2021Julie Johnson, #5tipstocleanliving, #usediffusers, #eliminatehightoxicloadcosmetics, #cleaningingredients, #WIFIradiationComment

College football 2021: Return to normal wrapped in change

The 2021 college football season holds the promise of a return to normal after a pandemic-wrecked fall led to cancellations, postponements and headache after headache.

The games are on. Fans are getting ready to head back into the stadiums.

At the same time, college sports is entering a new era, with less-restrictive transfer rules and players who are permitted for the first time to be paid endorsers.

Celebrations, SeasonalCynthia SutterAugust 28, 2021Cindi Sutter, #APNEWS, #collegefootball2021, #returntonormalwrappedinchange, #fansinstadiums, #athletecompensationComment

Minestrone Soup with Potato & Kale

Finally! It’s about time this blog offered a traditional minestrone soup recipe. Minestrone is a hearty Italian vegetable soup made with tomato-y broth and pasta or rice. I’ve been working hard on this recipe and I’m so excited to share it with you. Minestrone was traditionally made to use up leftover vegetables, so feel free to use any seasonal vegetables and greens you have on hand. I used potatoes and spinach for the soup you see here, and it was absolutely delicious.

Food & Drink, EntréesLaura FrerichsAugust 27, 2021Laura Frerichs, #loonorganicsfarm, #loonorganictips, #minestronesoupwithpotato&kale, #cookie+kate, #heartyItalianvegetablesoup, #recipeComment

How Did Brisket Become a Rosh Hashanah Tradition?

In many Hebrew families, Bubby’s brisket is up there with round raisin challah, apples and honey, pomegranates, fish heads and the other traditional foods that invariably grace our Rosh Hashanah dinner tables. But where does this tradition come from, and does it have any true significance?

Celebrations, HolidaysCynthia SutterAugust 26, 2021Cindi Sutter, #RoshHashanah, #YehudaShurpin, #chabad.org, #brisket, #roshhashanahtraditionComment

21 Best Places to See Fall Foliage in the United States

There might be a lot of people out there who are not ready for summer to end, but it's not all bad news. It's time for sweater weather, hot apple cider, and best of all, seeing the leaves change from the lush greens of summer to the bright golds, oranges, and reds of autumn, so we've rounded up the best places to see fall foliage around the country.

Celebrations, Travel StoriesCynthia SutterAugust 25, 2021Cindi Sutter, #Spirited Table®, #21bestplacesforfallfoliageinUSA, #travel&leisure, #TravelIdeas, #gettyimagesComment

Where does our love of garlic come from?

All content provided by Bare Bones. Featuring weekly-ish essays on food, family and what nourishes us from Beth Dooley and Kip Dooley.

Food & Drink, Snacks and SurprisesCynthia SutterAugust 24, 2021Cindi Sutter, #BethDooley, #KipDooley, #originofgarlic, #briefguidetogarlic, #allio'connell, #garlicgrower, #bayfieldwisconsin, #roastedgarlicbulbs, #recipe, #recipetipsComment

Roasted Garlic Bulbs

Roasted garlic is mild, velvety, and perfect for spreading on bruschetta, tossing with pasta, whisking into mayonnaise. Double the quantity and store the mash in a covered container for a week or freeze. Provided by Beth Dooley and Kip Dooley.

Food & Drink, Snacks and SurprisesCynthia SutterAugust 24, 2021Cindi Sutter, #BethDooley, #KipDooley, #barebones, #fallcookingclass, #roastedgarlicbulbs, #recipetips, #recipeComment

‘Food as Medicine’ is Your Best Investment

Food is medicine, with the power to heal and harm. As Dr. Mark Hyman says, “The best strategy for a long healthy life is to eat your medicine, get your drugs at the farmacy, not the pharmacy!”

Lifestyle, Tips and TricksChristina Meyer-JaxAugust 23, 2021Christina Meyer-Jax, #MS-RDN-LDN-CLT-RYT, #dietician, #nutritionist, #healthysoupComment

Feel Good Chicken Veggie Noodle Soup

Christina continues to make eating healthy fun, tasty, and good for you; that also provides you with long-term health benefits.

Food & Drink, EntréesChristina Meyer-JaxAugust 23, 2021Christina Meyer-Jax, #MS-RDN-LDN-CLT-RYT, #feelgoodchickenveggienoodlesoup, #recipetips, #healthysoup, #recipe Comment