Category: Food

Elements Truffles – pure chocolate bliss in an ayurvedic truffle // on my Wellness Tray

January 11, 2017

Chocolate with a mission (or two) is exactly what I’m here to share with you today in the next installment in my what’s on my Wellness Tray series. To fulfill my suggestion of “a tasty treat” on my Wellness Tray, I chose chocolate. Elements Truffles make you feel like you have indulged in an incredibly delicious treat in a good-for-you, fair trade, organic, ethically-sourced way. Plus, they donate 25% of their profits to the education of underprivileged children. Don’t know much about Ayurveda? I’ve got you. The founders share more about why these ayurveda-inspired chocolates are just what you need in the winter months. … More Elements Truffles – pure chocolate bliss in an ayurvedic truffle // on my Wellness Tray

delicious holiday ham and winter chutney dressing

Winter Chutney – Spiced Perfection to Jazz up your meal {a recipe}

January 6, 2017

We had a small warm winter welcome to finish off 2016, and the centerpiece of our meal was a lovely, nitrate and nitrite-free holiday ham, courtesy of Whole Foods. B had the idea of serving it in a new and different way – with a chutney – and I put my pen to paper and brainstormed flavors that make up this delightful Winter Chutney, filled with winter fruits and spices. Here’s how to make this fragrant and delicious accompaniment (you can add it to ham, turkey, oatmeal, or even vanilla ice cream!) … More Winter Chutney – Spiced Perfection to Jazz up your meal {a recipe}

holiday brooch style

Versatile, Chic, & Cozy – my favorite blanket scarf @ilymix + the perfect brooch to go with it!

December 31, 2016

Cozy chic style inspiration —- incoming!
I NEED blanket scarves to wrap me up in the chilly fall-winter-spring month stretch in New England. Is anyone surprised that I chose a double-sided scarf so I can get twice the wear out of it? 🙂 See how I style a classic tartan plaid blanket scarf by dressing it up and with my usual cozy chic à la the BlueBoots personal flair. Get 20% off of this very scarf with my code ! … More Versatile, Chic, & Cozy – my favorite blanket scarf @ilymix + the perfect brooch to go with it!

your favorite simple butternut squash soup recipe

Your Favorite Simple Butternut Squash Soup for serving & sharing + a special treat for you!

October 28, 2016

Today, I’m sharing beautiful fall foliage pics, this simple-healthy-delicious fall recipe, as well as a SPECIAL TREAT of an exclusive offer for my readers from 222Fifth (details are after the yummy recipe- so don’t miss it!) New England is legendary for its fall season. People faithfully look for the Yankee Foliage forecast report and plan their weekend adventures from September-Late … More Your Favorite Simple Butternut Squash Soup for serving & sharing + a special treat for you!

Making choices about the amount & kind of food we want: How to ask yourself the right questions

October 19, 2016

Questions to support a more mindful approach to eating out from the costs & values perspectives. Clearly, I have food on the mind. Yesterday, I participated in a small group chat with the C.E.O., Sonia, of Fresh Box Farms, about food safety, fresh produce, and our ideas about sourcing healthy options and sustainable farming in the … More Making choices about the amount & kind of food we want: How to ask yourself the right questions