No Amigas Left Behind

No Amigas Left Behind

“Is solace anywhere more comforting than that in the arms of a sister.” –Alice Walker. Now more than ever, light is being shed into the dark corners of physical and emotional abuse. An average of 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical assault or stalking...
Happy 2021

Happy 2021

“If you want to be happy, do not dwell in the past, do not worry about the future, focus on living fully in the present.” ― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart. I’ve never been “big” on New Years, or really any holiday that prompts me to take a particular action on...
More Than Food

More Than Food

The conversation I wish to have here about food goes far beyond recipes and pictures. Don’t get me wrong, I love food porn more than the average bear, but there is very little out there about our relationship with food and it’s a problem. There is serious confusion...
Greek Salad with Hummus & Lebneh

Greek Salad with Hummus & Lebneh

Greek Salad with Hummus & Lebneh  This Greek salad is hearty enough to serve as a main course but light enough to compliment another dish like falafel or Mediterranean grilled chicken. This recipe is simply a guideline. Use whatever is in season and gets you...
Souvenirs of Self

Souvenirs of Self

There is magic in travel. Not only are we transported to another place, mood and time, we are whisked away from self. When the minutia of our daily lives isn’t squawking in our ears, a more honest voice gets its turn in the spotlight. Perhaps we become better...