Monthly Wrap-up June 2025

Breezing into summer fun. Stay hydrated and cool!
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CREATE	6-Jun	Summer Breeze soap
		
MOVE	24-Jun	Hydration 101
		
SING	2-Jun	When You're Gone

Hydration 101

Overheating is no joke! That’s why I am reposting this video.
Drink ENOUGH water but not TOO much. A quick, comprehensive overview of hydration, dehydration and hyponatremia.

When You’re Gone

MY NEW SONG IS LIVE!

When I got back from guitar camp, my husband asked me if I wrote a song for him. So I did! (He should know better). You can also find it on all streaming platforms.

Thanks to Dennis Winge and Elizabeth Lorrey for contributing their musical talents!

Monthly Wrap-up May 2025

Try making some crunchy, fresh sprouts for summer salads! And stay tuned for more music…
CREATE	18-May	Fresh Sprouts
		
SING	5-May	Momentum Trio May 17th

Fresh Sprouts

It’s super easy to make fresh, crispy sprouts at home for almost no cost!
  • 1/4 cup dry beans (I like mung beans)
  • 1 clean glass quart-sized jar
  • 1 set of Sprout Ease Econo Lids, as shown in video

These will stay fresh and crispy in the fridge for days, just keep them rinsed and aerated. If they get slimy or smell funny, then it’s time to toss them out.

Monthly Wrap-up April 2025

Comfort food, vegan style! Plus, more on decoding nutrition labels. And a silly song too.
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CREATE	21-Apr	Lentil Loaf
		
MOVE	29-Apr	Decoding Food Labels: FATS
		
SING	14-Apr	When You're Gone

Decoding Food Labels: Fats

Fats differ tremendously. Understand how much you’re eating and what effect it has on your body.

Lentil Loaf

Hardy and heart healthy!
  • 1 bag lentils plus 1 cup small red lentils
  • 4 celery stalks
  • 2 onions
  • 10 oz mushrooms
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup cooking sherry
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup basil
  • 1/4 cup oregano
  • 1-2 Tbsp crushed red pepper
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp salt
  • 1/4 cup mustard
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 cups oats
  • 1 cup teff flour

Soak lentils 15-30 minutes. Drain and rinse. Place in pot with enough water to cover by 1 inch. Boil, then simmer 20 minutes, adding more water if needed. Meanwhile, chop veggies and set aside. Mix sauce, starting with tomato paste through molasses.

Drain lentils. Preheat oven to 350F. Heat some oil in a pan and sauté veggies with sherry. When soft, add lentils. Then mix in sauce. When blended, stir in oats and teff. Press into 2 or 3 oiled loaf pans. Bake 45 minutes then remove and let sit at least 15 minutes to cool. Enjoy now or freeze for later!

Monthly Wrap-up March 2025

How many push-ups can you do – rate yourself. Plus, some great music and good, clean fun!
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CREATE	8-Mar	NEW - Mahogany Soap
		
MOVE	27-Mar	Push-ups by Age
		
SING	12-Mar	Momentum in the House

Push-ups by Age

How do you rate?

Push-ups are an excellent indicator of upper body strength. Rate yourself with ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) push-up benchmarks based on age and sex.