For most of my adult life, I believed I had a sleep problem. I tried everything: supplements, sleep aids, strict routines, “perfect” sleep hygiene, tracking apps, CBT-I, and rules about…
This is the third of three posts about our epic trip to Bhutan and Nepal in August and September 2025. The first post is about our time in Bhutan, while…
Our epic trip to Bhutan and Nepal in August 2025 started in Bhutan. It was a three part trip that then took us to Nepal for a month. Part two…
In August 2025, we started an epic seven-week trip in Bhutan and Nepal. Our starting point was Bhutan. When we said we were headed to Bhutan, one person asked “why…
I’ve tried many French toast recipes, and didn’t like any of them until I found this recipe on choosingraw.com. The combination of the flour and nutritional yeast gives an amazing…
The past year has been a big one for us and adventures. On December 2, 2020 we hiked up Acatenango. In January 2021 we hiked up Toliman volcano. In April…
It seems that the pandemic has brought out the adventurers in us. In July I bought a SUP (stand up paddle) board. In December we hiked Acatenango volcano. In January…
In early December we hiked Volcán Acatenango, near Antigua, Guatemala. The day we hiked up happened to be Mark’s 68th birthday. For my 61st birthday at the end of December…
For all of 2020’s many challenges, the year gave me a chance to cross something–besides “survive a pandemic”–off my bucket list: watching the sun rise from the summit of Acatenango…
This scrumptious dish works as a main course or a side dish. It has a Greek-inspired flavor with the oregano and lemon, and the chickpeas make the dish hearty and…
When I moved to Lake Atitlan in 2011, one of my first purchases was a kayak. I went out as often as the weather would permit, exploring the little bays…
When the world isn’t being ravaged by a pandemic, my husband, who goes by the name Marco Solo, and I play music in Panajachel. At least once a week, someone…
This recipe is super quick, easy to make, and packed with flavor. It’s also adaptable based on the veggies you have on hand. Don’t like tofu or want soy in…
Rarely have I had to experiment so much to get a recipe right. I’ve made cream cheese before from cashews, and the results were good. However, I can’t get raw…
It’s COVID-19 time and we’ve been staying at home for almost six weeks. I’ve been cooking almost every day. In fact, in six weeks we’ve ordered take-out meals exactly twice….
Coleslaw is easy to make and can take a variety of forms based on the dressing. This version features my Creamy Avocado Dressing mixed with finely shredded cabbage and carrots….
I’ve had cats all my life. Unfortunately, their ability to sleep never rubbed of on me. My struggle with insomnia began after the break-up of my first marriage in 1988….
I recently had a craving for Mexican chocolate brownies. After looking at a number of recipes, I found one that looked promising on mom.com. Unfortunately, the recipe had several typos…
A friend recently brought this dip to a couple of parties, and I could hardly pull myself away from it. Even if there had been no other vegan options (and…
I frequently sing in restaurants. I rarely pay attention to the food while I sing, but yesterday my attention kept wandering toward the plates of pasta being served at the…
