When I think of tailgating I think burgers and hotdogs, chili, chips, creamy, layered dips, cookies, brownies, beer and soda. It’s a party so it’s ok to splurge, but there are a few simple things you can do to lose the bad fat and preservatives without losing the taste or the fun. Below are some tips and recipes that are taste [...]
Lately, I’ve been kind of obsessed with lemons. I love the way they look piled high in a glass bowl, the fresh, citrus scent that lingers in the air after slicing, and the kick they add to everything from green tea to fish tacos. There are dozens of practical and well known uses for lemons [...]
Itchy eyes, runny noses, eczema, coughing and wheezing – this is the time of year when it really starts to kick in for many of us – including me. For me, fall is all about crunchy leaves, beautiful colors, brisk jeans and t-shirt weather, outdoor activities and family holidays. Then the mold and pollen come [...]
Today’s Tennessee Mornings segment was on a topic I wrote about at the beginning of the summer – houseplants. If you’re looking for more inforamtion about their air purifying abilities, tips on which plants make the best natural air filters or how to keep them alive just click one of the links. You can also find [...]
Despite the sweltering 90 degree heat, the start of school has me thinking about fall and winter and the inevitable allergies and illnesses that come with those seasons. I’m almost afraid to the type these words for fear of jinxing us, but last winter was our best in 5 years thanks to a number of [...]
