Sweet Baby has passed her four month birthday. Four months is such a lovely age. She’s alert and responsive, and she rewards our efforts at entertainment with giggles. Her hand movements are becoming more intentional, and she can roll and pivot (but not move!) She has discovered her tongue and spends a lot of time experimenting with sounds. … Continue reading
We’re getting close to the first day of summer, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves – it’s still spring! I’ve always been a fall person, finding spring a little too wet and mucky for my liking. But after this long, cold, snowy, long, very long winter, I can imagine nothing sweeter. The start of … Continue reading
After five years, we’re leaving Qatar tomorrow. This quirky country, full of potential and growing pains, has been a gracious home to us. I will miss many things I have come to love about this place. Day after day of glorious sunshine, interspersed with the odd excitement-producing bout of rain. An overwhelming sense of optimism … Continue reading
Back in the grain-free days of February, I learned the art of de-graining menus. At first I tried to find or think up new recipes that didn’t include any “forbidden” ingredients. That’s tiring and, as I came to understand, unnecessary when most dishes can be made grain-free without too much effort. Please note I said most. … Continue reading
When we first decided to try a grain-free diet, the thing I was most concerned about what what we would do for breakfast. For years my breakfast consisted of toast and peanut butter/cheese/lunch meat, on my way out the door. When I cleaned up my diet, I had a love affair with oatmeal. It was … Continue reading
Last year I significantly reduced the amount of animal products I was purchasing, consuming and feeding to my family. We were never true vegans, but we were moving toward a more vegetable-based lifestyle. There are so many reasons to reduce (or eliminate) one’s consumption of animal foods and I am drawn to all the arguments … Continue reading
It’s eggplant season in Qatar! That means lots of ratatouille-esque roasted vegetable meals. Unfortunately, the whole family doesn’t get as excited about that as I do, so I’ve been on a mission to make my handsomes enjoy eggplant. I think a good first step would be to start calling it aubergine. It sounds much more … Continue reading
It’s January. It’s cold, it’s dark, we’re tired and many of us are sick. What a perfect time to remind yourself about a simple nutrition trick that has the power to transform your diet: Eat the Rainbow. This is one of the times of the year when people get a renewed interested in living well: eating better, … Continue reading
I have mixed feelings about New Year’s Resolutions. I don’t think it’s coincidence that most resolutions get broken quickly. The typical resolutions (Quit smoking. Start an exercise regime. Eat better. Be more generous/ loving/ thoughful/ compassionate.) are actually life-altering decisions. You’ve got to be in the right place in your life to implement such major … Continue reading
Like most people, I really dislike throwing away food. But I’m still perfecting the art of buying the exact quanities I need to make the week’s meals. So I try to work into the weekly meal plan one night when I make a meal that uses up the bits and pieces of vegetables we have … Continue reading
Love & Green Juice 