Update and Redux: J – I learned about this soup in the early days of Be Mindful. Be Human. First, as a delicious and easy soup. Second, as a very warming cold remedy. Christina goes to it all the time. And, it helped a couple of my Winter colds as … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – Sick? Or, just trying to beat the Winter blues? Try this drink to help your immune system get into shape. It’s warm, flavorful and delicious. C – Turmeric is the “new” thousand-year-old fad. I always laugh when I see “new” trends that have been around … Continue reading
J – Pretty much the whole dinner in one big sandwich. It’s huge and hugely delicious. Really helps to have great, moist turkey and house-made bacon. I guess I’m spoiled now. Back in the day, I would not have made this sandwich. Now, it’s my go-to post turkey day lunch … Continue reading
C – Happy Thanksgiving!!! It’s been a great year and we are so thankful for so much. Life has given us health, happiness, loving families and great friends. We are so thankful for all of this. We also wanted to thank you for coming to read Be Mindful. Be Human. … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – This is still one of my favorite pumpkin pie recipes ever. If you have the time and fresh pumpkins, make this pie. The other thing that makes this one of my favorite pies is the incredible flaky crust. C — It’s one of my favorite … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – I am a vegetarian, not a vegan. So, I don’t have to worry so much about adding butter to my gravy. I still love this gravy. It’s great for gluten-free eaters, since it doesn’t use wheat flour. It uses cornstarch for thickening. Delicious! C – … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – When I first discovered smashed potatoes … way back in the day … it was addiction at first bite. I developed many ways of seasoning them. But, Chris’s version in this dish beats them all. Even though he made a bunch, there was not much … Continue reading
C – Vegetarians have it hard this time of the year, I know … being one of them. Should I just cheat and eat some turkey? I really really want to. But, I promised myself I would be a vegetarian as long as I could. Tofurky isn’t my idea of … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – Do you want your guests to have a flavor explosion in their mouths? Make this unique salad. It’s refreshing, a little bitter and the right way to use radicchio. It’s delicious, healthy and would be a great part of your Thanksgiving meal. C – This … Continue reading
C – Warning: This isn’t your typical Turducken. If you are expecting a deboned whole chicken stuffed into a deboned whole duck with a semi-deboned whole turkey with stuffing between each layer … this isn’t it. I have had that version and I was disappointed. I honestly don’t care how … Continue reading