Nov 22, 2010 Posted by denice johnson

cranberry and white chocolate scones

Scones are an awesome alternative to cookies for a weekend or anytime snack. They are super easy to make and travel well. Make them for a Sunday afternoon nibble and pack the rest with lunches during the week. They are a perfect compliment to morning coffee or tea. Ingredients 1 3/4 whole wheat cups flour 1/4 cup sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter... read more

Nov 19, 2010 Posted by denice johnson

recipe storage solutions

Do you have a collection of recipes yanked from magazines in doctor’s waiting rooms or from friend’s houses? Do you cut them out nicely from magazines you subscribe to and then shove them into the back of a recipe box or a drawer? Does anyone every actually use these recipes? Is there a better way to keep your magazine recipe collection without having to copy every one of them onto recipe cards... read more

Nov 17, 2010 Posted by denice johnson

hip opener yoga postures

“Yoga is the fountain of youth. You’re only as young as your spine is flexible.” ~Bob Harpe I have always suffered from something called Lordosis of the Spine or swayback. As a child my mother took me to her chiropractor who recommended that I do abdominal exercises to strengthen my core and hopefully correct the problem. I have found over the years that while core strengthening... read more

Oct 27, 2010 Posted by denice johnson

potato dill soup recipe

Just right for fall and winter, this easy to make soup hits the spot on a chilly day. It’s got comfort food written all over it without being bad for you. Now that’s a perfect fit. The recipe does call for butter (or margarine) and it is recommended that you stick with this for flavour. Two tablespoons might seem like a lot but considering the fact that this recipe delivers approximately 8... read more

Oct 25, 2010 Posted by denice johnson

Organic Yoga – The Spinal Twist

I'd been doing Ardha Matsyendrasan for several years prior but felt its full effect during pregnancy. I now include it in almost every yoga practice and still feel it's value. read more