This mushroom risotto recipe with its conventional “stand and stir” technique goes “old school.” This process can take a little more time, but the outcomes are well worth the effort. Do not be tempted to substitute other forms of rice when making this recipe because they will not produce the coveted rich, creamy texture you are seeking. TIP: The majority of grocery stores carry Arborio rice, or you can find it conveniently online. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 35-40 minutes Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: 4 c. chicken or vegetable broth, heated 1 T. olive oil 3 T. unsalted butter, divided 3 clov ..read more

Are you looking for a simple recipe for a delicious family meal you can throw together in 40 mins? This Salad of Light Blue Cheese And Roasted Pear is simple and super delicious! “Cooking is at once child’s play and adult joy. And cooking done with care is an act of love.” ― Craig Claiborne Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 25-30 minutes  Serves: 6  Ingredients: 3 large firm pears, cored and cut into wedges   ¼ c. extra virgin olive oil, divided  Sea salt and black pepper, to taste  1 c. balsamic vinegar  6 c. fresh arugula, washed and dried  6 oz. bl ..read more

We know that planning a schedule with fitness activities can be complicated. As adults or young adults, we have to carry out different responsibilities like work, college, home affairs, and other activities to consume our time. However, spending time with our family must be a priority. Since all our closest are always there at home, waiting for us, showing affection, and being comprehensive with us. But again, sometimes we are too busy to spend time with them. Both activities are significant for us. When we stop exercising or don’t spend enough time with the family, we commonly feel sad. Accor ..read more

World Health Organization says that “nutrition consists of getting all the components that our body needs in order to work.” It keeps our systems alive and working. Here is where all the nutrients and proteins we need to stay alive get inside our systems and organs. However, the quarantine situation has restricted access to supermarkets and stores, so we can’t buy our favorite food. But don’t worry. Here we will teach you five crucial steps to keep your meals variated, delicious, and healthy. The importance of a balanced diet Our body is the most complex organic machine that we know. It has p ..read more

It is the joy of Our Heavenly Father to make us streams of abundance from whom others can continually get supplies. The story of the widow of Zarephath represents God’s power to bring about abundant provision. Zarephath’s widow demonstrated virtues of selflessness and generosity, which in turn yielded to abundance for her and her household – 1 Kings 17 v 8 -16. So I am sure you are asking these questions, how does this story relate to us as women in this age and generation? Fasten your seatbelts, and let’s dive in! Soul lifting lessons from the story of the Widow of Zarephath The story hinges ..read more

2020 was one of the most tumultuous and mad years of the 21st century. Our eyes have seen many different things happening at the same time. The third world war was about to start, the death of Kobe Bryant, and many others. However, one of the unique events of the year was the lockdown by COVID-19. Being forced to stop working entirely or working remotely and staying at home for months had significantly impacted humanity. Boredom was to another level. Avoiding boringness was a challenging task. Many times, we say there is not much to do at home. We are just there, watching how the time passes b ..read more

Thanks to a blend of heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, butter, and Parmesan cheese, this delicious dish is so rich and decadent you may find it’s best served as a side dish instead of a main course. “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” ― Virginia Woolf, A Room of One’s Own Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 c. butternut squash, cubed (or 15-oz. bag frozen) 1 medium red onion, roughly chopped 4-5 large cloves garlic, peeled 2 T. extra virgin olive oil Sea salt and black pepper, to taste 1 lb. orecchiette pasta ¼ c. heavy c ..read more

In these challenging times of radical quarantine, the only healthy choice we have as individuals is to remain at home together as a family. For our well-being and that of our loved ones, we must apply a series of family strategies to organize ourselves properly. That includes the correct distribution of the necessary time between our work and our family; otherwise, we will end up with eye bags bigger than Canada. In this sense, with a daily plan of activities, you can balance your schedule, have time to work, take care of your children, and solve pending issues at home. So planning is critical ..read more

With its winning combination of peppery arugula, seasoned walnuts, tart apples, sharp blue cheese, and a perfectly sweetened vinaigrette, this substantial salad packs a lot of flavor into each bite. Arugula is extremely easy to grow in containers or in your garden from seed; plus it also grows best in the cooler months. It’s a perfect salad green to indulge in festive season salads like this one, for this reason. Tip: To remove the red onion’s sharp taste, place the slices in a small bowl filled with cold water. Soak for 10-15 minutes. Remove from the water and pay dry before serving. Prep tim ..read more

Even though we have several responsibilities in life and our priority is always more on how to execute them properly. Home organization is not an easy process for most working moms, especially those that have a big family to manage. Just imagine children running around the rooms when you are trying to concentrate on meeting an important deadline or delivering an important process-driven task; it’s sometimes quite frustrating when you need to get some work done, even though you love them dearly. However, getting past the challenges sometimes just need a quiet moment to work out a plan that best ..read more