Dubai Chocolate Reimagined: A Healthier Twist
I love chocolate. It’s one of my favorite foods and should have its own food group. That’s why-even knowing I couldn’t eat them-I still signed up for a class on making Dubai Chocolate. Never heard of it? It’s one of the latest crazes on social media, and it started-no surprise-in Dubai. From what I could…
Spring Reflections: Purpose, Gratitude, and New Beginnings
Spring is in full force, and I’ve been blessed this month to witness—and participate in—the beautiful unfolding of life. It feels like standing right on the cusp of new beginnings, and I’m filled with gratitude. One of the highlights this season is being an educator at a meaningful Passover Retreat at Pearlstone in Reisterstown, Maryland.…
Animal Communication—What Is It?
Is there really such a thing? I’m always a little bit back and forth on this, even though I have my rescue animals and we do our best to communicate. Do I fully understand them? I’m still trying to work that out. They certainly seem to have a better understanding of me. The interesting thing…
Spectrum of Life
April 1 was when this day started, and now it is April 2.The day truly filled the spectrum of life. This is the anniversary of my mother’s death, and I miss her every day. But this anniversary is what punctuated the day. The way the day turned out was like an open and close parenthesis.…
Discover the Power of Your Breath
At my most recent breath and mindfulness mini-retreat, several participants shared a surprising realization: they really don’t breathe—or at least, not deeply or effectively. It got me thinking about how breathing, something we do every millisecond of our day, is often overlooked. Most of us breathe shallowly into our chests, a pattern associated with stress…
Parsley Powered Tabouli
As a kid I remember parsley being this little green sprig I picked off my food before eating. The one exception was during Passover (a Jewish holiday commemorating the escape from slavery), when large plates were heaped with this twig, passed around the table to dip in salt water, and then eaten. I loved it. …
