Upside Lane Nurturing Hearts, Nourishing Lives, Inspiring Resilience Hi Reader, Pretzels are one of my favorite snacks and they are incredibly fun to make. Soft pretzels and their distinct taste set them apart from regular bread, which inspired me to make them at home. Making soft sourdough pretzels turned out to be quite simple. Not only are they delicious but they are also relatively healthy, containing no oils and very little fat. These soft pretzels don't take long to make, and the...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Upside Lane Nurturing Hearts, Nourishing Lives, Inspiring Resilience Hi Reader, If you like pickled foods you are going to love this recipe. DIY pickled red onions take literally ten minutes to put together, then just keep them in the fridge to ferment and they get stronger and stronger. Every time I ate pickled onions in a restaurant – whether on a sandwich or salad – I thought, ‘Why don’t I make these at home? I love them so much!’ So finally I did and it was super quick and easy. Now I’m...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Upside Lane Nurturing Hearts, Nourishing Lives, Inspiring Resilience Hi Reader, I am talking about stress and emotional overload today because, although it is the holiday season, full of fun and exciting times, it can also be filled with many mixed emotions. For some the holidays prove to be a very difficult time emotionally, so I want to address this because when we are aware, we can work at getting ahead of these feelings rather than letting them take over. In this week's blog post, we talk...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Upside Lane Nurturing Hearts, Nourishing Lives, Inspiring Resilience Hi Reader, How is the holiday season going for you so far? Stressed, happy, anxious, emotional? All of the above?! 😉 When the holidays feel overwhelming, hope can hide in the simplest traditions. Discover how decorating a Christmas tree can become a gentle reminder of life’s hidden blessings and quiet miracles. More than just hanging ornaments, decorating your tree is a journey of reflection. Learn how to feel blessed and...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Upside Lane Nurturing Hearts, Nourishing Lives, Inspiring Resilience Hi Reader, There was a time when black bean brownies were very much trending, and I tried several recipes but never felt like they were just right. Some were way too sweet, like frosting, while others were raw in the middle, so I've been working on my own recipe, and I think I've got it. Enjoy these Vegan Black Bean Brownies with little guilt. They are flourless, so very much gluten-free, and a nice treat for even the...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Upside Lane Nurturing Hearts, Nourishing Lives, Inspiring Resilience Hi Reader, Have you ever made chia seed pudding and it turned out either too liquidy or too clumpy? Yeah...me too.🙄 Chia seed pudding ratios vary, and it can make all of the difference in the thickness and creaminess of your pudding. I’ve experimented with a variety of milks and ratios, and I finally found the perfect chia seed pudding ratio. Through trial and error, I discovered the ideal ratio to achieve a smooth and...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Upside Lane Nurturing Hearts, Nourishing Lives, Inspiring Resilience Hi Reader, For many of us, the holiday season can be a double-edged sword. It is a wonderful time to reunite with family and friends but it can also be a stressful time filled with lots of emotion. In this post, I show you 5 simple ways to lift your spirits - nothing complicated - quick and easy. Use these simple techniques to connect, and remember the love of Christmas this holiday season. I hope you find it helpful, and I...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Upside Lane Nurturing Hearts, Nourishing Lives, Inspiring Resilience Hi Reader, This is one of my family's favorite cookie recipes - especially for the holidays. Vegan Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies - although you can easily use any kind of jam you'd like, or even chocolate, or peanut butter - yum! These cookies have a rich, buttery, shortbread taste and texture. Dollop a touch of jam in the center of these beauties and oh my - Oh. So. Addicting. To those in the States, I wish you a very Happy...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Upside Lane Nurturing Hearts, Nourishing Lives, Inspiring Resilience Hi Reader, It seems reports come out every year about how caregiving is hard on your health. Things like depression, physical and emotional strain, caregivers managing their own chronic conditions, and more. I say this not to scare you but to remind you, again, of just how important it is to take care of your own health. It doesn't have to be a 2-hour chunk of time daily but it does need to be something you think about and...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Upside Lane Nurturing Hearts, Nourishing Lives, Inspiring Resilience Hi Reader, We are living in a loneliness epidemic with approximately one in two adults experiencing loneliness - and this statistic was before the 2020 covid pandemic. The exponential growth of technology has been a blessing and a curse. It is broadening communities while at the same time distracting us from being within society and deeply connecting with others. Caregivers, despite spending their days caring for others, can...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read