Creamy Zucchini Soup

A quick post before the weekend. I had a few end-of-the-season zucchinis laying around my kitchen and decided to use them last week for my lazy-Sunday-afternoon soup routine. This is a silky soup that’s simply made. You can either peel the zucchinis or not; it’s up to you. Cook them with some onions, garlic and carrots in… Read More

Spend Less, Own less, Live and Eat Well

In my post Rustic Simplicity, I mentioned how I’ve been de-cluttering. I need to do this—almost every week—because it’s like having a weight lifted off my shoulders and helps me breathe easier, think clearer, prioritize effectively and live better and more balanced. Although I got rid of a lot of stuff, it seems like I barely… Read More

The Promise of Spring

      When flowers bloom, so does hope. Although spring doesn’t mark the beginning of the calendar year, for me it is about new beginnings and celebrating the endless possibilities of the human spirit. At this time of year I can’t help but feel hopeful and even more optimistic than usual about a variety of… Read More