Tomatoes have a rich flavor, a high water content, soft flesh that quickly breaks down, and the right structure to thicken into a sauce when cooked . All of these characteristics make them suitable for easy-to-make sauces. Tomato sauce iannucci…
Join Kathie and Natalie on an inspiring conversation around renewal and growth. Each day is an opportunity to let go of things that don’t serve us and change for the better. Spring brings possibility and change for all. Click here to watch the video.
Homemade meatballs are very easy to make. These amazingly tender, deliciously flavorful meatballs are never dry and they’re sure to impress. Here you will learn everything you need to know to make them perfect ever time. Click here to watch the video now.
This week Natalie and Kathie share with you how mindfulness might be something you can use every day in your life to manage stress, like a secret superpower. Click here to watch the video.
“Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure.”– Oprah Winfrey
Here are four strategies for cultivating emotional intelligence:
Practice Empathy:Cultivate your ability to both understand others’ emotions and encourage people to share their perspectives and feedback. By making active attempts to listen to and understand others, you will be better equipped to deal with a wide range of people in a wide range of situations. As Ernest Hemingway noted: “When people talk listen completely. Most people never really listen.”
Continually Learn:The more you learn the more you can grow. Emotional intelligence isn’t about a destination but about continual growth.
Nurture Relationships:Cultivating relationships gives you practical experience in dealing with a wide range of people. Not only will developing these relationships improve your outlook, but it will also make you better equipped to deal with people you’ve never met before.
Practice Breathing:Breathing exercises can both help you clear your mind and stimulate you for the day ahead. Here is a great breathing technique from Andrew Weil, M.D. to get you started:
The Relaxing Breath: This breathing technique will clear your mind and put you at ease. Start by pressing the tip of your tongue against the top of your mouth, right behind the front teeth. Exhale through the mouth. Inhale for a count of four through the nose. Hold your breath for a count of seven. Exhale, making noise, for a count of eight through the mouth. Repeat three times.
Have you ever created a dream list? It’s a great way to reflect on things that bring you happiness. This week Kathie Donovan and Natalie Tommy’s video blog explores some ideas around building your dream list for 2021 and beyond. Click here to watch the video. Enjoy.
Mix until combined well. Then go to town and add what you like.
I add Salad Topper mixed seeds and dried cranberries (get it at Loblaws in the vegetable area. Just ask for Salad Topper and choose the mix I mentioned here).
I add unsweetened coconut
I add salt caramel chips (they’re sooooo good) I get them where chocolate chips are found and if you can’t find them chocolate chips would be yummy too.
After mixing in your additions, put generous tablespoon size portions of the dough on a lined cookie sheet and press down with a fork.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. As soon as they’re out of the oven sprinkle the top of each cookie with kosher salt and don’t touch them until they’re completely cooled (or they fall apart and you’ll think the recipe didn’t work).