by Rita Anthony | Dec 17, 2025 | Wellness Wednesday
For this Wellness Wednesday, I want to share one small technique I use all the time that makes plant-based cooking more flavorful without adding oil or extra ingredients. Before cooking grains like quinoa, brown rice or barley, I always toast them briefly in a dry...
by Rita Anthony | Dec 16, 2025 | Tasty Tuesday
For today’s Tasty Tuesday, let’s talk about one of those little flavor upgrades that makes everything taste fancy with almost no effort, my Balsamic Glaze. A lot of us grab the store-bought version, but most bottled balsamic glazes are loaded with added sugar,...
by Rita Anthony | Dec 15, 2025 | Monday's Menopause
Detox teas, juice cleanses and fasting programs are everywhere, all promising hormone balance, weight loss and a “reset.” But during menopause, these approaches can often do more harm than good. Many detoxes are extremely low in calories, protein and carbohydrates,...
by Rita Anthony | Dec 13, 2025 | Savory Saturday
Today I’m shining a light on one of the most overlooked cold-weather heroes in the herb world, winter savory. If thyme had a bolder, peppery cousin who thrived in the cold and added instant depth to every cozy dish, this would be it. Winter savory has a warm, earthy...
by Rita Anthony | Dec 11, 2025 | Thankful Thursday
Good Morning, For this Thankful Thursday, let’s slow down and appreciate something wonderfully simple, comforting and honestly perfect for cold weather, pasta. Not the fancy kind, not the over-thought kind, just a bowl of warm, nourishing pasta that shows up for us in...
