Valentine’s Day: Something Special
February is a big a month for me. My wife’s birthday is on the 5th, which is also the same day that I lost my mother to her battle with breast cancer. My niece’s birthday is on the 14th and…
Dinner for Two: a Valentine’s Feast
It’s a big night for dining out, but in my opinion, for Valentine’s Day you can’t beat a home-cooked meal. As the old saying goes, the way to someone’s heart is often through their stomach. Taking the time to prepare…
Beans, Beans: Good for the Heart?
February is American Heart Month. It turns out the silly song from when we were kids is true. Beans (and legumes) really are good for your heart. In fact, one study found that people who ate beans four or more…
Can Eating Healthy Beat the Winter Blues?
Feeling a little down? Whether you call it the winter blues or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), this time of year can be rough on some of us. The combination of cold weather, shorter days, less sunshine, and less-than-healthy comfort food…