Best Ever Crockpot Red Chili Recipe For a Crowd

Delicious Red Chili = Comfort Food! What I love best about fall is the cool weather and the delightful soups and stews that become frequent entrees at our table. Since my family now has a consistent source for grass-fed beef, I am adjusting the seasonings in our tried-and-true recipes so the stronger beef flavor does…

Pat Riley quote: commitment

Life has been hectic this week, so I will once again post a favorite quote. “There are only two options regarding commitment. You’re either in or out. There’s no such thing as a life in-between.” — Pat Riley

Brain-boosting Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint oil has been used for centuries all around the world. A short list of peppermint oil benefits includes: freshens breath [1,2,3] improves focus [1,5,6] boosts energy [1]   I love the refreshing taste of one or two drops of peppermint oil in a glass of water. But my favorite peppermint beverage was inspired by…

The best time to plant a tree quote

This is a photo of an apple tree growing from rotting apples on our compost pile. We potted several starts and hope to re-plant them in the yard once they are bigger. “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” — Chinese proverb