Author Archives: Ann Lovejoy

A Soulful Solstice With Holiday Treats

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy

Make Your Own Organic Food Coloring

A few years ago, my home-share family came up with an ingenious way to make chemical-free colorful icing for holiday treats. After some experimenting, Stephi combined raspberry juice and beet juice to make a rosy, soft red icing that tastes fabulous. She then pureed fresh mint (recipes below) with flavorless rice oil to make a gentle green that toned perfectly with the red.
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Celebrating Seasonal Swings

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy

Learning Wisdom From Contrast Winter holidays are often tinged with sorrow, since the dwindling year so often carries away the ill and elderly. This weekend, my family gathered to celebrate my mom’s passing with music and memories. She had carefully … Continue reading →

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Where The Wild Things Are

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy

Sour Dough Starters From Home Something about winter calls out the baker in many of us. When my kids were little, we spent many rainy winter days making and baking, not just sweet treats but bagels, soft pretzels, and all … Continue reading →

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Healing Winter Soups

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Ann Lovejoy

Eating Well When Unwell After years of caring for my mother and having her in my bedroom for the past few months, I am feeling a great rush of relief and relaxation since her gentle death last week. Indeed, the … Continue reading →

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