Meet Mr. and Mrs. August (and their little dog too!) Andy Warhol once said that everyone is famous for fifteen minutes. In this case, we’re temporarily famous in our West Highland neighborhood. The hubby and I (and #ruththecavapoo) were thrilled to be featured on the cover of West Highland Living, our neighborhood magazine
Food is essential for optimal health, growth, and mental acuity, and certain ingredients and combinations of foods affect the body differently. Milk will help with bone strength, spinach will give you plenty of iron, but if you want to build muscle, you’ll need to delve into the top sources of protein. These sources of high-quality
Many people can’t resist the heat of a savory meal packed with fresh peppers and spicy sauces. All deliciousness aside, there are some common misunderstandings and myths floating around about the effects of spicy foods. Some say your metabolism will speed up, while others say you’ll fry your tastebuds. Let’s take a look at some
The July 2022 Grownup Dish newsletter features summer recipes, book reviews, things I’m digging, midlife musings and more. Plus there’s a review of the place I’ve been consistently vacationing for over twenty years and a sneak peek at BeautyCounter’s mystery boxes. SUMMER RECIPES IDEAL FOR JULY 4TH Easy No-Mess Corn
Miraval Wellness Resort outside of Tucson, AZ is my happy place. I’ve vacationed there solo, with multiple girlfriends, and in January 2019 I married the love of my life there. As I girl who loves to travel to NEW places, Miraval is the only place I consistently return to again and again. Why? Here are ten reasons I’ve
The June 2022 Grownup Dish Newsletter features the 2022 Father’s Day Gift Guide, my latest recipes, book reviews, things I’m digging, midlife musings and more. RECIPES YOU CAN MAKE FOR DAD Dark Chocolate Baked Oatmeal Slow Cooker Brisket Best Pork Marinade – It’s great on pork tenderloin, pork chops, etc.
Around here we are on “team mushroom.” My husband is a huge mushroom lover and I’m always looking for new mushroom recipes, new varieties of mushrooms to try, and new ways to add mushrooms to my recipes. And, for the most part, preparing mushrooms for cooking is very easy. Mushrooms are healthy superfood that pack a
After a hard day’s work, relaxing your body and mind can feel like an impossible feat. With the afternoon caffeine pick-me-up still coursing through our veins and a million things to do on our brains, how can we? The truth about life is that there will always be something for us to do, so we need to learn how to relax. If you aren’t
I am always looking for ways to upgrade my kitchen without calling a contractor. I keep scrolling through fun and creative ways to make over a kitchen online. Many people can do all or part of these projects independently which is a big money saver. 1. Paint the Cabinets If you currently have wood cabinets that need a new
Father’s Day and Juneteenth fall on the same day this year: Sunday June 19, 2022. Today I’m sharing my favorite gift ideas for the fathers and father-figures in your life. Whether you’re shopping for a foodie, fashionista, gardener or sports enthusiast, there’s something for everyone, at every price point. And
