Memorial Day weekend is not just a 3-day weekend, but a time to be grateful for the ultimate sacrifice our military made for us so that we can enjoy the freedoms we do and that we often take for granted.  I appreciate the choices I am permitted to make this weekend – I am going to try to not work too much, be present when I’m with my husband, kids and my friends, and move slowly this weekend.  I am going to take some walks on the beach, have a cocktail or two, and unplug as much as possible.  For all of those things, I am grateful.

In other news…..my newest online course is up and ready for you to subscribe!  It’s the Mexican menu I did last month and it’s AWESOME!  Here’s the link.

Also, I will be at Rogers Gardens in Newport Beach on Sunday, June 3rd at 10:00 am!  I will doing a free seminar called “Gardening for Your Well Being.” Click here to RSVP.  Rogers Gardens will also have my book available for purchase and I will be available afterwards to sign.

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I am in Dallas as you read this, so forgive me if I’m not quite as present on Instagram as usual.  It’s not every day that my daughter graduates from college!  My husband and I are beaming with pride as we celebrate her and her achievement with our extended family.  I’ll be back soon, but I haven’t forgotten this week’s dinner planner:Continue reading

Happy Mother’s Day in advance to all the beautiful mamas out there!  I hope you have some time to do what makes your heart sing.  I am going foraging (yes, foraging!) with the fam.  Follow along on instagram on sunday to see all the action.  And then next weekend I am going to Dallas for #1’s graduation.  Gasp!  That went fast, didn’t it?  I’m really proud of my daughter and I am looking forward to celebrating her and her accomplishments!  I won’t be cooking all that much this week, but I know you’ve got to eat!  Here’s your dinner planner for the week:

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I had a very, very busy week and I am so looking forward to chilling out this weekend before another very busy week! I am starting a new menu in my in-person cooking classes this week and I will be speaking at two conferences at the end of the week in Minneapolis at the Beauty Counter Leadership Summit and at the Galveston Chamber of Commerce Women’s Conference.  🙂  My meal planning is a lifesaver for weeks like these!

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I’m in Dallas for the weekend to visit my daughters!  Yay!  I also was able to squeeze in teaching a class at my friend Lisa’s house yesterday and that is always fun. 🙂

In other news, my second online class launched last night, although the menu is missing from the landing page.  Ooops!  In the process of adjusting that now.  The second class is Weeknight Arroz con Pollo, Grainfree Chipotle Sweet Potato Pancakes, Spring Salad with Strawberries and Cacao Nibs, Roasted Asparagus with Pecorino Dressing and Meyer Lemon-Olive Oil Almond.  BUT, what I want everyone to understand is that my classes are not just about teaching you 5 great recipes.  The recipes are the vehicle for me to teach you concepts, techniques, strategies, nutrition, and product info that you can apply to all your cooking!  Come join me here!Continue reading

I am well into teaching my new Mexican menu in my April classes and it is one of my all-time favorites!  I will be filming a class this month for my online classes, not to worry!  If you have registered for my first online class, be sure to join the private Facebook page because I am doing a Facebook Live Saturday, April 14th at 9:00 am PT.  So excited!  I put together a terrific spring menu for this week.  Let’s get organized for a more enjoyable week!Continue reading

It’s been a busy week since I launched my first online cooking class!  It’s so nice to see so many of you joining in.  If you have joined the private Facebook page, mark your calendars for April 14th at 9:00 am PT/12:00 pm ET for a Facebook LIVE for this month’s class.  Bring all your questions!  Spring break is over this weekend for my son, and it’s back to our regularly scheduled programming on Monday!  Here’s your dinner planner for the week:Continue reading