I’ve been contemplating the idea that “age as a state of mind” for a while now. In another week, I’ll be 66. It’s hard to believe. Like most people, I don’t feel old. Well, I shouldn’t say that - some people who are 30 believe they’re old. I remember dreading turning that age but now it seems ridiculous. Perception of aging – We are not our grandparents Probably every … [Read more...]
Baby Beet and Quinoa Salad
I love making the Baby Beet and Quinoa salad featured below. It's not only beautiful to look at but amazingly nutritious as well. The Ancient Romans used beets as an aphrodisiac. They contain the mineral Boron, which is related to the production of human sex hormones. Beets also purify your blood, naturally cleanse and detoxify your body. Enjoy this Baby Beet and Quinoa … [Read more...]
4 Healthy Aging Habits for Women Over 50 to Start Today
If you’re a regular reader of this website, you’ve probably been inspired by the energetic take on growing older without growing old: viewing age as just a number and recognizing that we’re only as old as we let ourselves feel. Even though our looks may fade, embodying healthy aging habits will help us stay active, vibrant and alert. Employ these 4 healthy aging … [Read more...]
Sitting with Norman Lloyd – The Oldest Living Working Actor
For the past few years, Doug and I have been attending a 4th of July gathering up in my old neighborhood - Beachwood Canyon, under the Hollywood sign. We arrived early this year and sat down at tables in the backyard decorated fancifully in red, white and blue and nursing lethal (but great-tasting) Sangrias. An elderly man sat next to me regaling the other guests with stories … [Read more...]
Kale and Quinoa Casserole with Chickpeas – Vegetarian
I was asked to bring a potluck dish to a blogger potluck party that could be made in under 30 minutes so I came up with a vegetarian Kale and Quinoa Casserole with Chickpeas. It turned out to be popular. In my recipe below, I roasted the kale and then baked it into a casserole. It’s mixed with quinoa, which is an excellent source of vegetarian protein and chickpeas that … [Read more...]
