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Archives: October2009

• Footprint Friday: Bellisima Green Challenge–Week 5

  Last week I blogged about the worldwide climate meeting which will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark on December 7, 2009. Individuals and organizations throughout the world are involved in efforts to ensure that the gathered leaders agree on a new global climate deal aimed at protecting our planet. This week, I looked at the photos [...]

• Bellisima Cucina–Classic Butternut Squash Soup

  It’s snowing here in Colorado for the second day! Schools are closed and we’re all staying inside. It seems we all might need some nice hot soup.
  So here’s a wonderful recipe for fall and winter. Again, this came from Whole Foods Market’s online recipes. Bon apetito!
  CLASSIC BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
  Serves 6
  2 tablespoons olive oil
  2/3 cup [...]

• Bellisima Cucina–Warm Orzo Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Tomatoes

  Today is Tasty Thursday–time for a new recipe! This dish comes from Whole Foods’ online recipes. My family enjoyed this orzo salad frequently during the summer. Because it is served warm, it’s a great dish that can be served at other times of the year as well.
  I modified the preparation by adding the raw [...]

• Wellness Wednesday–Teach Your Children Well

  Last night our family was having a discussion about why it’s important to eat organic food. My husband and I were talking about some of our concerns with buying produce and meats that are not organic. One of my 14-year old daughters said, “Well, why didn’t you tell us this a long time ago? If [...]

• Intuitive Tuesday–Turn Off the Chatter & Get to the Heart of the Matter

  The definition of noise that we most associate with is “sound, esp. of a loud, harsh, or confused kind: e.g., deafening noises.” Another definition, however, that may not readily come to mind is “extraneous, irrelevant, or meaningless facts, information, statistics, etc.: e.g., The noise in the report obscured its useful information.” So how much noise [...]

• Magical Monday–You Can Be The Change!

  “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”–Mahatma Gandhi
  Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi spoke these words many years ago. He is commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi–Mahatma is the Sanskrit word for “Great Soul.” His words are as relevant today as they were then. I believe each of us has something to offer our [...]

• Soulful Sunday–Let Your Light Shine!

  “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, ‘who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous?’ Actually, who are you not to be?
  “YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD. [...]

• Do Less and Joyfully Accomplish More!

  In the last couple of weeks, I’ve blogged about some topics that have brought up uncomfortable emotions for me. When we look at situations that we want to change or we wish were different, feelings of anger, sadness, powerlessness, fear, anxiety, or maybe even despair and hopelessness can arise. We may be feeling a call [...]

• Bellisima Green Challenge–Week 4 (2009: The Year the World Decides?)

  As I studied the WWF website these past two weeks, the topic “2009: The Year the World Decides” really caught my eye. The title alone sounded very urgent and pivotal. So what is being decided this year? Well, read on…
  On December 7, 2009, the global community will meet in Copenhagen, Denmark to agree on a [...]

• Bellisima Cucina–Pumpkin Soup for the Soul: Pumpkin Curry Soup

  To continue the October pumpkin theme, here is a wonderful soup to warm your bodies and your hearts. This was taken from a wellness publication we used to receive through our medical insurance provider. When I make it, I usually double the recipe. I hope you enjoy it! Bon apetito!
  Pumpkin Curry Soup Serves 4

  1 tbsp. [...]