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Gluten Free Corn Muffins – Perfect with Summer Veggies
Shayna walked into Cancer Wellness with the most beautiful string beans the other day. Oh I am jealous of her green...
Corn is in Season!
This week I had the pleasure of developing recipes for a Lighter Southern Lunch to accompany a reading and book...
Cancer Wellness Center at Piedmont Fayette Opens
If you look at our smiling faces, you will know that we were very happy last Thursday night. Just a short drive south...
Changing Behavior
One of my clients recently asked how to lose weight when she is stuck in the same old habits! What a great question....
Fresh Corn Means Summer
I am thrilled to see the first of the summer season corn coming in to the market. Here is an easy and different way to...
Woo Hoo – Time for Watermelon
Here in the South, it’s watermelon season again. Just because watermelon is sweet, juicy and delicious doesn’t mean...
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