 The season for outdoor entertaining is on the horizon, so to remind us that dining alfresco doesn’t have to mean paper plates and plastic cups, we’re taking a look at seven dinner parties that are just as chic and elegant as any indoor soiree. From a refined French countryside–themed affair to a casually glam dinner, these are some inspiring alfresco gatherings. Read more.
 Recipes for panzanella (a Florentine bread salad popular in the summer) typically call for tomatoes, but in the spring, Mike Lata prefers using seasonal ingredients like asparagus and radishes.
Ingredients 4 Large eggs Four thin slices of peasant bread, torn into 1-inch pieces 1/4 Cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 2 Pounds fat asparagus, peeled 1/4 Cup red wine vinegar Salt Freshly ground pepper 2 Cups packed young mustard greens or chicory 1/2 Small red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 Pound ricotta salata, thinly sliced and crumbled 1 Watermelon radish or 2 large red radishes, very thinly sliced Read the full recipe.  Ingredients
1 1/2 Cups steel cut oats 4 1/2 Cups water (depending on if you like thicker or thinner oatmeal) 1 Cup canned pumpkin puree (about half a can) 2 Teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 Teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/4 Cup brown sugar Directions Add all ingredients to a slow cooker and cook on the low setting for two to four hours, stirring every 30 minutes. The oatmeal is done as soon as it reaches your desired consistency. Season to taste with salt and/or more brown sugar.  Generation X, those born between 1966 and 1980, are twice as likely to develop diabetes as Baby Boomers.
A recent Australian study concluded that, “Compared at the same relative age of 25 to 44 years, Generation X had a higher prevalence of obesity and diabetes compared to Boomers. This suggests that Generation X may be developing the lifestyle related conditions of obesity and diabetes sooner when compared to Baby Boomers.” Wellness Coaching is a great match for those embarking on permanent lifestyle change. Learn more by requesting a free session. |
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