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Get on Track with Snacking with Elizabeth Girouard
Hello from Pure Simple Wellness – My name is Elizabeth and I’m so honored to be back here with Pure Pilates to talk about snacking. Do you find yourself reaching for salty chips because you want a snack, but have no clue what to eat? Do you need coffee and/or sweets...
Enjoy Manhattans? Then try a Northern Standard!
If you love a Manhattan, you should give a Northern Standard a whirl. I was recently introduced to this boozy cocktail in a Food and Wine blog post and I think it will be my go to this winter. Make it yourself here:...
Nut-Stuffed Delicata Squash Recipe
Love butternut squash but don't want the hassle of peeling the rind? Try my favorite, the delicata squash! You can eat the rind and it is super easy to prepare. Slice and roast in the oven or create a stuffing and bake. I have a go to recipe that is vegetarian...
My Magic Beans
As autumn approaches, I look back on my “Covid Summer” and have to say it was quite lovely. I don’t usually vacation in the summer months, so this year, being home seemed relatively normal. I found that the warm, sunny weather allowed my husband and I to support our...
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...