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Ratatouille Recipe
Ratatouille for me is a summer yum that is perfect as we head into the fall. This recipe is time consuming but worth the trouble. I make this dish when I don't want to be in the kitchen cooking while I am entertaining. 90% of the prep can be done before your guests...
Sheet Pan Baked Feta with Broccolini, Tomatoes and Lemon
This is on the menu for the rest of the summer!!! So delish, quick and easy. The feta and the lemon bring all the vegetable flavors together. It's recommended to eat over rice or farro. I served it as a side dish with grilled meats. Next time I will eat it as a main...
A good rule of thumb for healthy eating with Elizabeth Girouard
Hi again! Elizabeth from Pure Simple Wellness here with a wellness tip! Anyone else feel that “healthy” is confusing? The information available is overwhelming. With so many fad diets and people touting the magic cure, it is hard to know what to believe. As a...
Buffalo Mozzarella with Neat and Messy Roasted Tomatoes Recipe
Super easy, super delish! A must have side dish. Get the recipe here: https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/buffalo-mozzarella-neat-and-messy-roasted-tomatoes
I Breathe Deeply into the Unlearning – Teach From The Heart
Last month, I pondered what it meant to “Keep Going” in regards to my studio. It led me down a path of asking myself “where am I going”? I never really answered the question because I didn’t know where my business was going “physically”. I only knew what core values...
Back to Basics: The Pilates Fundamentals
“A few well-designed movements, properly performed in a balanced sequence, are worth hours of doing sloppy calisthenics or forced contortion."— Joseph PilatesThis quote reminds me of why I fell in love with the Pilates Method and why getting back to the basics is so...
Happy Feet
According to the American Podiatric Association (APMA), our 2 feet contain more than 50 bones, (about ¼ of all the bones in your body!) 60 joints and 200 muscles, tendons and ligaments that hold them together and help them move. The average person will walk 110,000...
Simple Ways to Breathe Better
Joseph Pilates reminds us, “Breathing is the first act of life, and the last.” Breathing for most people, is something that just happens. We don’t give it much consideration throughout the day, but improving one’s breathing has plenty of health benefits. When life...
Strategies for Stress with Elizabeth Girouard
Wouldn't it be great if we craved a large veggie-filled salad when we're stressed? Hi again, I’m Elizabeth of Pure Simple Wellness back to talk about stress and how stress impacts your eating habits and what you can do about it! Unfortunately, when we are stressed...
The Benefits of Garlic
So many health benefits of eating garlic. My favorite way is to roast the heads. Brings out the sweetness and mellows the flavor. Perfect for any cheese board. Read about the other benefits of garlic here:...