Has all the energy drained out of you? Did you already eat your lunch and go outside for a walk in the sunshine? Is it 2.30 pm? If you're experiencing an afternoon crash, the good news is, you're not alone. California Almonds conducted a recent survey surrounding the workday slump and found that … [Read more...]
Unexpected Company and EASY Lemon Squares
We had one of those days when we had just a few hours notice from a few old neighbours who were going to be in the 'hood and wanted to drop in for a visit. I love that! Seriously! To me it means that people feel so at ease with us that they don't hesitate to drop in. I don't consider it an after … [Read more...]
Sweet and Salty
Food cravings are interesting. According to Marcia Pelchat, a sensory psychologist at Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia who studies food cravings, 90 to 100 percent of women aged 18-35 report having them. For the most part our cravings fall into two categories; sweet or salty. Why choose … [Read more...]