Articles Archive for November 2009

Recipe for the holiday season: Butternut Squash Soup

I saw a box of butternut squash soup in the store the other day and it called my name. Not being a fan of things that come in packages, I decided to make it myself. I decided to figure it out without internet research, but based on what I’d put in a butternut squash soup if told I needed to make it from scratch without direction, and this is the result (slightly tweaked). I think it’s quite yummy if I do say so myself.
It’s great for this season, and really …

Written by Margaret Floyd on 24/11/09 pm30 02:40 PM

 

A sacred space to honor our bodies

When was the last time you took a few minutes to really appreciate your body? To feel good in your skin and thank all the processes that happen without you having to think about them or do anything about them? (like breathe or circulate blood or digest your food – just to name a few) When was the last time you took a moment to appreciate your body as the magnificent being that it is? Really… when you think about it, it’s miraculous what is happening inside of us at …

Written by Margaret Floyd on 20/11/09 am30 09:15 AM

 

Tri-color pepper salad with fresh herbs

Something I’m always encouraging my clients to do is to eat “by the rainbow”. Eating a wide variety of colors ensures you’re getting a wide range of different antioxidants. The pigments responsible for the different colors in plants (and thus your fruits and veggies) are the antioxidants. So, different colors = different group of antioxidants.
Inspired by this principle, I made this salad on the weekend. It’s fast and easy and is a very colorful (and thus healthful) addition to your dinner table. Its simple and light flavor doesn’t take away …

Written by Margaret Floyd on 09/11/09 pm30 03:17 PM

 

Delicious and easy red quinoa pilaf

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The …

Written by Margaret Floyd on 03/11/09 pm30 05:30 PM