I just finished my first week of Thanksgiving classes and I am really excited for the holiday!  I need to finalize my own menu which is such a challenge because I like introducing new recipes to the menu, but I never know what to take off.  The online version of this class has been uploaded if ...

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The Thanksgiving countdown has begun!  And mean countdown in a good way.  My family and I are so excited for Thanksgiving.  Funny, my husband suggested that we all go out to eat this year to give me a break, and my younger daughter actually started crying!  It's everyone's favorite holiday and it ...

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I've spent the week with my mom on Long Island and I am now in NYC to celebrate the big birthday!  I decided I just wasn't feeling up for a big, crazy birthday party this year, so I'll be marking the milestone with several small, low-key events. This weekend I am in NYC to have a birthday dinner ...

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I finished another round of Prolon's Fasting Mimicking Diet this week!  It was my sixth time (3 times last year and 3 times this year.)  I think it's an amazing modified fast.  It's not for everyone and I am not a spokesperson, but here's a link if you're interested to learn more and I did ask them ...

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Happy weekend!  I have barely recovered from this week's holidays.  I had 22 people for the break fast on Wednesday night and then I had to leave early the next morning to teach a class.  Remind me not to do that again! ;)  If you take my online cooking classes, I am doing a Facebook LIVE Saturday ...

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It's October already!  Online cooking class subscribers, the new October cooking class is great and will be uploaded early this week.  Lots of great tips and info + really versatile recipes.  My goal this month is to not eat the apple cider-pumpkin bundt cake more than once a week! I am in Dallas ...

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Friends, sometimes you have to admit that you can't do everything and be at peace with that.  I am still struggling with the sudden loss of my father and my uncle, as well as catching up with a ton of work.  I decided that I can't handle my traditional 30-person Rosh Hashana luncheon this year, so ...

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Can feel the transition to a new season?  It's not just the weather.  It's also evident in the offerings at the market.  I'm seeing local apples and pears, and winter squash like spaghetti squash.  We still have the last of the tomatoes, eggplant, figs and plums, so it's a really nice time of year.  ...

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My name is Erika and I am Pamela's cooking class assistant.  I am guest posting for Pamela while she spends time with her family in New York this week after both her father and her uncle passed away on the same day.  She didn't want you to be without your weekly dinner planner, so she asked me to ...

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Let's get to the administrative business first!  I am going to be at Adidas in Santa Monica on Saturday, September 14th from 7:45 am to 10:00 am for a "Boost Your Morning" event.  We'll be doing mini workouts and I'll be offering free nutrition consults.  Check my Instagram stories on Monday for the ...

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Happy Labor Day Weekend!  I hope this weekend will be an easy transition to fall.  I will be back to making early morning breakfasts, school lunches and trying to keep everyone's immune systems strong (we'll start popping Wellness Formula daily.)  I also get back to teaching regular classes next ...

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