Author Archives: Espirational

Ways to Add Flavor to Food Without Adding Bad Stuff

In celebration of More Herbs, Less Salt Day let’s talk ways to add flavor without adding a lot of sugar, fat or salt. * Garlic and onion are obvious. Cook first to make flavor pop. * Vinegar adds a nice acidic bite.  Many varieties are available. * Liquid smoke replaces pork as seasoning. * If you have limitedContinue reading “Ways to Add Flavor to Food Without Adding Bad Stuff”

Laughter

I laugh a lot.  Not just a little giggle.  No, I laugh right out loud and don’t care who hears it. A boss used to tease me about my laugh.  After I left for another job she called, telling jokes until I finally laughed. On the other end of the line I heard, “It’s about time! I miss thatContinue reading “Laughter”

A Visit to the Louvre

One of the things I love about the internet is the opportunity to visit places I many never actually go in real life.  A favorite way for me to spend time is to visit some of the world’s great art galleries online.   One of my favorites is the Louvre.  Yes, you read that right theContinue reading “A Visit to the Louvre”

Life is More Than ___________

Sometimes we get so wrapped up in one aspect of life it becomes our entire life.  We may stay stuck in that way of living until we get a wake up call that tells us the delicate balance of life has been disrupted.  That wake up call may come as a gentle nudge or aContinue reading “Life is More Than ___________”