There is no possession more valuable than a good friend.
-Socrates
Spicy pumpkin pie
by Helen Brophy
This pie will bring coziness and warmth to your kitchen and your family. Along with the usual great fall spices, we’ve added cardamom which imparts a slightly nutty taste. Ingredients: 2 eggs, plus 1 yolk ½ cup packed dark brown sugar ⅓ cup white sugar ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons of cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground…
Reduce Heart Attack Risk With Tea
by Helen Brophy
A new British study shows that drinking three cups of black tea daily can reduce the risk of having a heart attack by 11%. To reduce pesticide exposure drink organic tea. Buying in bulk or a store brand of organic is more reasonably priced.
Mulled Cider- Simmering Potpourri
by Helen Brophy
Fall is a great time to add the aroma of mulled cider to your home. It evokes a comforting, welcoming, warm feeling to all who enter. All you need is a few tablespoons of natural mulled cider mix added to four or five cups of water in a pan. Bring to a simmer. Be careful!…
Apples Lessen Anxiety
by Helen Brophy
An apple a day will help relieve anxiety as well (if not better) than anti-anxiety medication. The only side effect of eating an apple is much better health. There is an antioxidant in apples, chlorogenic acid, which induces soothing calm.
Why You Should Leave the Leaves
by Helen Brophy
I’ve been telling my husband ” leave the leaves” for years. He now shreds the leaves on the lawn with a lawnmower and adds as many as possible to the compost. Most of our yard is wooded so it is great just to let them decompose where they fall and return the nutrients to the…
Dump The Fat Free Salad Dressing
by Helen Brophy
Do not use fat free salad dressing. Use a good fat like extra virgin olive oil or grate on a little hard cheese like parmesan or cheddar. We need fat to efficiently absorb carotenoids and other fat-soluble nutrients. Add just enough good fat to make your salad healthier.
Light Weights Make a Difference!
by Helen Brophy
Move your muscles! Lift light weights. Twice a week, for five minutes, will make a difference. Full water bottles can be substituted for light weights. When you lift weights, you will focus on your body’s strength, become stronger, and feel better while reducing stress!
Summer Bean Succotash Salad
by Helen Brophy
This variation of succotash salad is a great accompaniment to a summer fish fry. Cooked al dente, these fresh crisp vegetables are delicious and healthy. Many of the ingredients are now available at your local farmers market. I use organic whenever possible. Ingredients: 2 or more small, preferably yellow zucchini 1 lb mixed beans (…
Freshen Your Air With Lemons
by Helen Brophy
What is more inviting than the scent of fresh air and lemons? Bring both into your home. Open your windows whenever possible to bring the clean air into your home. This will help vent out the harmful substances which may have entered over the winter and stayed. To eliminate odors simmer some lemon slices.…
