A white dusting of snow on the ground today! It’s beautiful, but not the kind of weather that makes me want a cold smoothie. I’m sharing what I do instead for a hot smoothie, or call it a savory soup … Continue reading
Recipes Archives
Winter Quiche with Almond Flour Crust
This odd-ball quiche was a way to use up what I had in the refrigerator and it turned out surprisingly good! So good, that when I went to have another serving, Bill had already eaten all the remaining pieces (my … Continue reading
Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cranberry Pancakes
This recipe, out of the Vita-Mix Cookbook, is modified to be gluten-free. You can also substitute whatever milk works for you. I’ve made it with almond milk, half water & half yogurt, half water & half cream, rice milk, etc. … Continue reading
Apple Cider Vinegar
There are many interesting recipes on the internet for making your own Apple Cider Vinegar. Including this one using apple cores and peels. But I find my method to be the easiest. But first let’s understand what happens when we … Continue reading
Escarole Pear Gorgonzola Salad
We are enjoying this salad almost daily now that the fall greens are so beautiful and the apples and pears are maximally delicous. Escarole Pear-you choose, Bosc are my favorite (Apple can work too) Gorgonzola Blue Cheese Walnuts-or Hazelnuts … Continue reading
Power Bars, the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Here is a great example of marketing. Frankly, most of the bars out there are simply glorified candy bars. Perhaps slightly more nutritious….but in most cases way, way too high in simple carbohydrates. So where is the power supposed to come from? … Continue reading
Welcome to the Pearl Acupuncture blog!
Hello, It’s very exciting to be communicating with you this way. I have to give all kudos to Kelly Allen, Alphabetix-Web Design. Kelly teaches a fantastic WebMentor class through Mt Hood Community Small Business Development Center in Gresham, OR. If … Continue reading


