Are you ready for the flu and cold season? It seems like no matter where I go, conversation eventually drifts to this topic. Do you know what to do to prevent contraction of something like the flu? How about not spreading if you get it?.. [More]

Pumpkins are an amazing vegetable – seeds from the early ancestors of pumpkins have been found in Mexico dating back to 7,000 to 5,500 B.C.! Of course, my favorite trait of pumpkins is their flavor. While I love pumpkin pie, I hate all of the calories and fat you find in just one single slice!.. [More]

I celebrated my friend’s birthday this past weekend with a few other people. We went to the dinner of the birthday girl’s choice and had a really good time. Some of our friends arrived early and sat in the bar area, ordered a drink and waited for the rest of us. When we showed up, they asked me if I knew anything about how much alcohol was too much... [More]

With the cool weather lately, I’ve been really itching for a nice hot bowl of soup when I get home from work. Unfortunately, many soups are time-consuming! When I’m short on time, I always fall back to this quick, low-fat and tasty egg drop soup!.. [More]

I remember my first pet. After begging for months, I finally became the proud owner of Tawny the orange cat. I was so excited when my parents brought Tawny home from the local humane association! However, with pet ownership comes the inevitable day when that beloved pet passes away. I still remember the feeling of loss the morning I discovered that Tawny had died... [More]

The other day, I decided to try a lemon freeze drink from one of my favorite cafes. Apparently I drank it a little faster than I realized, and before I knew it I had brain freeze! In case you’ve never experienced it, brain freeze can be awfully uncomfortable! The experience got me thinking about all the weird body quirks we have and where they come from... [More]