Chef Christine’s May 2020 Culinary Column
Lillet Blanc and Provençal Saumon en Papillote
One of our favorite aperitifs to sip is Lillet Blanc (more commonly known as Lillet Blonde) which we pour over ice and serve with a slice of orange peel. We also incorporate Lillet Blonde into a cocktail, made famous by James Bond in the movie "Casino Royale" where he ordered a version of the martini called the Vesper. That cocktail is made with three measures of Gordon's gin, one measure of vodka, and half a measure of Lillet Blonde, shaken over ice until cold then served in a deep champagne goblet with a large thin slice of lemon peel.
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Celebrate Autism Awareness Month with Poetry and Art!
Celebrate Autism Awareness Month with Poetry and Art!
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Is it Time for a Mental Diet? By Corry Matthews, M.S.
It is time for a mental diet? From time to time we all go on a diet, and its purpose; to remove bad foods from our diet. We remove foods that cause inflammation, weight gain, low energy and brain fog.
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Motivate a Fine New Habit By Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas, Ph.D.
Habits R US! We can’t help it.
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Gratitude: The Virus that Lives on Forever By Aura Imbarus, Ph.D.
As I am peeling myself out of bed and my feet hit the floor, my mind goes straight to my parents and grandparents. They are the first and last ones I think of, after I open my eyes and right before I fall asleep.
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Chef Christine’s April 2020 Culinary Column
Breakfast in Bed with the Browns (And a love letter to my mother)
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Healthy Take Out By Corry Matthews, M.S.
Yes, you can still order take-out and delivery from many of your favorite Palos Verdes based restaurants, and they would love it if you did.
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Using Tarot to Access your Personal Power By Lisa De La O Wyman
My main goal in reading Tarot for others is to help them access their personal power. Each one of us is immensely powerful and our potential is huge, beyond comprehension. Unfortunately, we spend a lot of time feeling frustrated, hurt, and conflicted by the complexities of life.
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No Gym, No Problem By: Corry Matthews, M.S.
We’re so lucky – we live in what has to be one of the most beautiful places in the U.S. When I first moved here 3 years ago, I was surprised by the lack of “BIG” gyms in Palos Verdes and its surrounding neighborhoods.
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OPINIONATED? WHO ME? By SHELLEY STOCKWELL-NICHOLAS, PhD
Raise your hand if you know someone who’s opinionated?
If indecisive, raise your hand half way up…
Now let’s get personal: Are you opinionated about people who are opinionated?
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5 Integrative Health Approaches to COVID-19 By Emily Pedersen MPH, M.Ed.
On January 30th, the World Health Organization declared the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).
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Optimal Living with Nutrition By Corry Matthews, M.S.
OMG – how can anyone possibly keep up with the different types of nutrition programs these days? Gluten-Free. Paleo. Keto. Low Carb. Raw. Whole30.
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ARE YOU IN A TRANCE? ~ BY SHELLEY STOCKWELL-NICHOLAS, PhD
Most likely! Trance is an everyday experience. You go in and out of it all day long. For example, you are in trance and “mesmerized” when lost in thought, stare into space, daydream or fantasize
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“Pes·ca·ve·ga·pa·legan” - / peh s KUH vē juh PAY lē guhn / by Chef Kelly Cook
Noun
Noun: pescavegapalegan
A person caught in the throes of hunger that completely abandons their diet of choice for ANY other diet option that is within hand’s reach
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SEVEN MAGICAL FUN-DA-MENTALS BY SHELLEY STOCKWELL-NICHOLAS, PhD
I am sure that you agree; NOW is the time to put the fun back in the mental. These seven fun-d-mental principles make your life better… Even the bumps on life’s road will seem smoother. So read them and reap.
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7 Inventive Ways to Manage Anxiety by Chris Gilbert, MD, PhD
Most people will experience a few bouts of anxiety in their lifetime. The question is how do you deal with those. A lot of people take anti-anxiety medications and even anti-depressants to suppress anxiety but is there a way to turn anxiety into something inventive and beautiful?
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