Archives for July 2012

July Self-Care Retreat: Inward Reflection … Setting the Stage with Silence

One View at Our Mountain Property on the Shenandoah River Inward Reflection is the last theme of our July Self-Care Retreat. Iris (The Daily Dietribe), who is this week’s host, shared her Five-Minute Self-Care Scan with... [23 Comments]

Bacon Chicken—Otherwise Known as Nirvana Food for the Bacon Lovers Among Us

This post is linked to Allergy-Free Wednesdays and Gluten-Free Wednesdays. One of my family’s very favorite recipes was found online when I was trying to make a recipe using ingredients I already had on hand. Sound familiar?... [44 Comments]

Southern New Jersey Trip Report: Haddonfield Inn (Haddonfield) and Pasta Pomodoro (Vorhees)

This post is linked to Allergy-Free Wednesdays and Gluten-Free Wednesdays. Mr. GFE and I finished up our 4th of July celebrations the weekend after the actual day by traveling to join some distant relatives---literally... [33 Comments]

July 2012 Self-Care Retreat: Movement (Reinventing a Favorite Game from Childhood)

You might be surprised to see me taking on movement for our Second Annual July Self-Care Retreat hosted by Cheryl (Gluten Free Goodness). The truth is I’m not physically fit. In. Any. Way. But I... [32 Comments]

Rich Chocolate Ice Cream (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan+)

 This post is linked to Allergen-Free Wednesdays, Gluten-Free Wednesdays, Pennywise Platter Thurday, and Wellness Weekend.  Now that "rich" part sounds naughty, doesn’t it? But happily it’s not. This gluten-free, dairy-free chocolate ice cream gets its richness from four... [75 Comments]