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New Year Intentions

New Year Intentions

For most people, the new year inspires resolutions, which sounds good, but the truth is they can lead to disappointment when not achieved. That's because most people don't have a plan for their resolutions. They simply start listing all the things they want to change...

Designing with Indoor Plants

Designing with Indoor Plants

Monstera aka “Swiss Cheese Plant” © FeelPicAt one point in my life, I had over 30 indoor plants. But then my husband and I started havings kids, and I gave some away. Then we moved across the country, and I had to part with many, taking only about five with me. That...

Prosciutto Mascarpone Pizza

Prosciutto Mascarpone Pizza

© Sunshine UrbaniakI once had the pleasure of eating the 'sonja pizza' at Diavola Pizzeria in Geyserville, California. It was heavenly and left me craving more. A week later I tried recreating it at home. Aside from the fact I didn't have a wood-burning pizza oven, it...

Creamy Chicken Mushroom Pasta with Red Bell Pepper

Creamy Chicken Mushroom Pasta with Red Bell Pepper

© Sunshine UrbaniakI once worked in a restaurant in Oakland, California that served this creamy pasta with chicken, andouille sausage, mushrooms, and red bell pepper that I loved ordering. As usual, eventually, I ended up trying to recreate it at home. This recipe...

Embracing The Shadow Season

Embracing The Shadow Season

For many, fall means pumpkins, the changing of leaves, cooler air, and cozy sweaters. It’s that magical time of year when we transition from warm summer days to the dark, cold winter nights. Those three months when the Earth slowly falls into a long slumber, preparing...

Making a Healthy Fall Transition

Making a Healthy Fall Transition

© FilippoBacciI was enjoying a morning walk around my local river a couple of weeks into the fall season. It was a chilly morning, but the sun was warm on my face. I couldn't help but notice all the leaves changing colors, flocks of geese gathering to prepare their...

Coconut & Curry Chicken Bisque

Coconut & Curry Chicken Bisque

© Sunshine UrbaniakI first had this soup from Safeway in California, in one of those take-home containers you find in the prepared food section. I fell in love with the rich flavors—red curry, coconut milk, ginger, and lemongrass. The broth alone was like gold. After...

Leek, Goat Cheese and Chicken Apple Sausage Quiche

Leek, Goat Cheese and Chicken Apple Sausage Quiche

© Sunshine UrbaniakThis is my go-to quiche recipe. My husband and son love it and if I omit the chicken apple sausage, my vegetarian daughter eats it up too. It's so quick and simple yet tastes so rich and creamy—thanks to the yummy goat cheese. It's a nice savory...

Creamy Potato Soup

Creamy Potato Soup

© Sunshine UrbaniakMy potato soup recipe is fit for a rainy fall or snowy winter day. In about an hour, you'll have the most delicious, creamiest, potato soup ever. It has similar heartiness as chowder but not as heavy—it won't weigh you down. Be sure to serve with a...

Kale and Quinoa Salad with Apples and Goat Cheese

Kale and Quinoa Salad with Apples and Goat Cheese

© Sunshine UrbaniakAre you on the kale kick? I admit I take breaks. But this salad is always met with open arms. It's the perfect blend of hearty kale and sweet ingredients so you don't feel like you're munching on your lawn. A trick to softening the kale is to make...

Banana Muffins

Banana Muffins

© Sunshine UrbaniakThese banana muffins are SO good! They're moist and fluffy, which can be hard sometimes with banana muffins or bread. We've all had our fair share of dry, dense banana bread. And sometimes you barely taste the banana. My secret: I add a teaspoon of...

Are We Addicted to Busyness?

Are We Addicted to Busyness?

In the ever-quickening pace of society, people are busier than ever. They're over-scheduling and over-planning, whether it's work, family, friends, volunteering, yoga, or traveling. And in between all that, they're glued to screens watching more busyness on social...

Spring Clean Your Life

Spring Clean Your Life

We all get the urge to start cleaning our homes when spring emerges each year. We open the windows and "shake out our house." Whether we reorganize closets, clean up the dust, or scrub the floors, there's excitement in welcoming the new season. That's because spring...

Mushroom and Spinach Quiche

Mushroom and Spinach Quiche

© Sunshine UrbaniakQuiches are a great baked dish good for any time of the day—breakfast, brunch, even dinner. Pair it with a yummy side and it's quite a filling meal. I love serving quiche alongside a spring mix salad with a balsamic vinaigrette. The contrast in...

Love Your Reflection

Love Your Reflection

© Lesly JuarezA Mind, Body, and Soul Approach to Weight Loss Abraham Hicks told a great story of Ester and Jerry having dinner with a friend in San Francisco. She was thin and attractive, like a model. She ordered two complete meals and ate them herself, then ate...

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