"We dined on Red Pepper stuffed Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom Sauce, which is in my cookbook “Soulful Helpings”, found in chapter 5 the Heart of the Matter." My idea of socializing and having relationships during my days as a practicing alcoholic was spending as much time with my best friend as was humanly possible. That friend was unconditionally always there for me, never judged me and almost killed me before our relationship ended. Alcoholism makes one paranoid and fearfu

Fruits and Vegetables Edamame with soy sauce Cherry tomatoes and cucumbers with ranch dip Raw snap peas with hummus Olives Apple slices with caramel Pineapple, papaya, mangoes and kiwi Blueberries, strawberries, peaches with yogurt Dried nuts, trail mix, fruit leathers (note peanut allergies) Sandwiches Try pinwheel combinations, whole-wheat pitas and wraps, panini’s, whole-wheat buns and subs. The list is unlimited with a variety of cold cuts, spreads and jellies to combine

The transition is upon us. The children are finishing summer vacation and going back to school. Soon, the wondrous joys of autumn will prevail with visions of multi-colored leaves. We outfit the kids in their favorite fall fashions, stuff school supplies into brand new backpacks and ship them off to school. Off to school means out of the house for at least a majority of the day. Enjoy some peace and quiet and steal a moment to yourself with a steaming cup of coffee. Sounds g