Unplug in Arkansas’ Ozark Mountains [PHOTOS]
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We love our friends in Texas, but sometimes the chaos of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex is enough to drive anyone batty. That’s when we know it is time to escape to the mountains. Continue reading “Unplug in Arkansas’ Ozark Mountains [PHOTOS]”
Remove the Toxins from Your Diet with ‘The Plant Paradox’ [REVIEW]
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We’ve all heard the saying, “you are what you eat.” But in the era of Genetically Modified Organisms, this maxim can produce a lot of anxiety. That’s why world-renowned heart surgeon Steven R. Gundry, MD has written The Plant Paradox. Here he helps us navigate the world of food so we can eat better and live longer. Continue reading “Remove the Toxins from Your Diet with ‘The Plant Paradox’ [REVIEW]”
Maureen Chiquet’s ‘Beyond The Label’ Helps Us See Ourselves In A Different Light [REVIEW]
There’s an old Bob Dylan song called, “Gotta Serve Somebody.” In it, he sings about all the different labels people wear in society, from ambassadors and socialites to state troopers and entertainment moguls. But do the labels we acquire accurately depict who we are? And more importantly, do we allow these labels to define us? These are two of the questions Maureen Chiquet answers in her new book, Beyond the Label. Continue reading “Maureen Chiquet’s ‘Beyond The Label’ Helps Us See Ourselves In A Different Light [REVIEW]”
Malice Lurks in Carol Goodman’s ‘The Widow’s House’ [REVIEW]
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A couple hard on their luck, a decaying estate, and a creepy mystery. All the elements are here to make Carol Goodman’s new Gothic thriller, The Widow’s House, a total scream. Continue reading “Malice Lurks in Carol Goodman’s ‘The Widow’s House’ [REVIEW]”
Berries with Mascarpone [RECIPE]
Heather first made this dish for my college graduation party many years ago, and I have loved it ever since. Nothing says summer like this light, buoyant dessert. Easy to prepare, but oh so delicious, this is the perfect finish to a special meal. It’s so easy to make, she even taught two of my interns, Jordan Tidwell and Rachel Breitfeller, how to prepare it! Continue reading “Berries with Mascarpone [RECIPE]”
