Published on Monday, February 27, 2012 by caryn
For years we've known that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. The very meaning of the word, when broken down, is simply to "break the fast." Have you ever thought about how long that stint is from dinner to breakfast? In our home, it's as many as 12 hours! For children, who depend on the regular intake of nutrient-rich foods, the negative effects c... Read More »
Published on Sunday, July 3, 2011 by caryn
I have always been somewhat of a "frou frou" coffee drinker, particularly during the summer months when the weather is warm. I could probably drink an ice blended mocha (or vanilla) every day if I didn't have just a tiny bit of discipline. Many establishments are offering nonfat varieties of these drinks, however, I still imagine they pack on much in the way of su... Read More »
Published on Sunday, April 25, 2010 by caryn
If you've seen my hair in pictures, you most likely have seen it straight. What you may not know is that I have curly hair....really curly hair! So how do I get it straight? With a flat iron! For many, many years, I assumed that the health of my hair was related to the products I use, the treatments I get done (i.e. highlights), and how often I cut it. Howev... Read More »
Published on Thursday, February 4, 2010 by caryn
With all the money I spend at a certain coffee shop, I should own a part of it...like a table or a brick...right? I just love my coffee. Unfortunately, I like the "froofy" drinks...the mochas and lattes and ice-blended drinks that cost the most.
Last week I had the opportunity to take some latte lessons from National Barista Champ Heather Perry. This is the s... Read More »
Published on Sunday, December 6, 2009 by caryn
A little known fact about me is that I really, really like coffee (so much so that before I was pregnant, you could find me at any given OC coffee shop daily). I try to justify my semi-coffee addiction by telling myself that my froofy coffee drinks are healthy because they usually contain about 3/4 milk. It just so happens that I'm right! Lattes, in particular h... Read More »