This time of year we all get a little spring fever. Things are starting to have buds pop out or even bloom. Then we have this thing called the SUN showing itself far more than we’ve seen in months. Birds are chirping and bees are buzzing. For us here at the bakery we are also buzzing about making new flavors. … Read More
What is Success?
People have asked me often lately what Success looks like to me? Is it achieved with our new Joseph Beth Booksellers location? Is it to be in every Natural Grocery in the country? Is it to be rich? Is it to have 500 locations? Is it.. to be on Oprah. lol Honestly I really didn’t know until recently what success … Read More
The Trouble with eating at someone else’s house
I was just reading a post on a Celiac group I am a member of here on Facebook. A lady was so frustrated with how she is being treated by her extended family (parents, siblings) and about ready to go off on someone. Boy, I have been there. You may be there right now. You cannot help having Celiac … Read More
What does it all mean?
Lately a lot of people have asked “What does it all mean?” What they are referring to is all the diet terminology out there. So, I thought I would help simplify and clarify. Here goes: Gluten Free – No Wheat or white flour, barley or rye. Nothing fried in oil that has fried things using those flours (you cannot kill … Read More
Conquering Menopause
I’m fifty two and in the tail end (hopefully) of menopause. Why am I telling you this? Because I believe as women we should be transparent about what is going on with our bodies. I am proud to be in my fifties. I don’t want to look or act like I’m twenty. I’m vibrant, energetic and love life. Menopause has … Read More
What the ……. rutabaga?
What the “rutabaga” are you thinking still eating white potatoes instead of rutabaga’s? Who among you have heard or these veggies? Anyone ever eaten them? Well, I had not. Julie our Culinary Nutrition expert at GFM told me she had recently discovered this amazing little vegetable that I just had to try. She proceeded to explain that rutabagas are loaded … Read More
Do you have NDD? We can help.
Ever heard of NDD? Believe it or not most of us have it. Children are the ones most prone to NDD, however I personally know many adults who have it. What is NDD? Nutrition Deficit Disorder. In fact many people are misdiagnosed with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and really have NDD instead. NDD can cause brain fog, mood swings … Read More
How’s it going?
I gave a Paleo Challenge and would love to know how it is going? If you took the 40 day challenge, by now you should seriously be reaping the rewards. If you have not taken the plunge, go ahead and dive into a better way of eating to seriously empower you. Here is my Paleo Pot Pie recipe: 1 … Read More
Will you take the Challenge? My Paleo Challenge.
A few years ago I challenged everyone to a Paleo Challenge. The results were astounding. Let me start by telling you what that is. But, hang on so you can read a followers story. Paleo is = Gluten Free (good), Grain Free (better), Dairy Free, Sugar Free, Potato and Legume Free. What you get to eat = Protein, fat (yep … Read More
Denise’s Flu Prevention Tips
I don’t know about you, but I sure don’t want the flu. That’s why I thought I would share our prevention tips. It’s not a glamorous topic, but sure is helpful right about now. For years we have done a Nasal Cleanse. We don’t use the packet that comes in the box though. I use ⅛ tsp. himalayan sea salt … Read More