Author: Lily

The east side’s tradition of old school New York City bagels continues, thanks to the new Anything Bagel! Although we’re lucky to have some great bagels in Columbus, the closure of Block’s Bagels left a, well, bagel-shaped hole in our culinary landscape. After all, Block’s was amongst the first to bring New York City bagels to Columbus. But now that hole has been filled by Anything Bagel, which is using Block’s original recipes! Backing up briefly… Harold Block first opened his deli and cafe in 1967 on East Broad Street. The Block family, having moved from New York City, noticed…

When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn More This creamy chipotle sauce is bold and punchy! It’s the kind of sauce that takes your meal to the next level, and brings together component-based dishes like tacos and burrito bowls. You can also serve it as an irresistible dipping sauce. It offers a thicker drizzle than chipotle mayonnaise and tastes better, too. To make this chipotle sauce recipe, you’ll need a few basic ingredients. Start with a base of sour cream (use Greek yogurt if you prefer), chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (more on those below),…

If you have ever started an ambitious workout plan in January and quietly abandoned it by March, you already understand the most important fact in fitness: the best exercise is the one you actually keep doing. On that measure, regular walking has a real advantage over intensive routines. It is easier to start, easier to fit into a normal day, and far easier to stick with over the long term, and the research shows it delivers serious health benefits even at modest amounts. This does not mean intense exercise is bad, or that walking is all anyone needs. It means…

This BEST Healthy Turkey Chili is hearty, protein-packed and loaded with lean ground turkey, tender beans and veggies. Full of bold flavor with just the right amount of spice, it’s an easy cozy dinner you can make on the stovetop, in the slow cooker or Instant Pot! This Healthy Turkey Chili has been one of the most popular recipes on my site for over 10 years, and it’s still a staple in our house every fall and winter! It’s thick, hearty and loaded with lean ground turkey, tender beans and plenty of veggies, all simmered together with bold spices for…

A message came in this morning that I haven’t been able to stop thinking about. It was about camping, of all things. The writer described an old trick campers have used for generations: when you break camp, you lay your clothes out on top of the tent. Not to dry them — to let the sun kill the bacteria in them. The sunlight does the sanitizing. No soap, no machine, no chemicals. Just light. That little trick has stayed with me all morning, because the more I turned it over, the more places it led. The first place it led…

If the creamy filling is your favorite part of pumpkin pie, this easy Sugar Free Low Carb Keto Pumpkin Ricotta Custard is the perfect fall dessert! It has all the warm pumpkin pie flavor you love without the sugar, flour or crust. Sugar Free Pumpkin Pie Custard I already have a popular Sugar Free Keto Pumpkin Pie Custard on my website, but I had some ricotta cheese in the refrigerator that I needed to use. I decided to create another version using part-skim ricotta to increase the protein without relying on heavy cream. The result was perfectly creamy, lightly spiced and absolutely…

The vagus nerve is the main nerve of the parasympathetic (calming) nervous system, and slow breathing increases its activity, which is why it helps you feel calmer. A large 2022 review of 223 studies found that voluntary slow breathing reliably increases vagally-mediated heart rate variability, a standard marker of parasympathetic activity. A 2023 Stanford randomized trial found that five minutes a day of exhale-focused “cyclic sighing” improved mood and lowered breathing rate more than mindfulness meditation over one month. Techniques that emphasize a longer exhale than inhale appear especially effective for reducing stress and anxiety. Gentle slow breathing is very…

Banana Chocolate Mousse Recipe – Easy 3 Ingredient Dessert. Ripe bananas, cocoa powder and cream come together to make a creamy, chocolatey no-bake dessert that’s perfect for using up ripe bananas. Banana Chocolate Mousse This banana chocolate mousse is an easy 3 ingredient dessert that’s creamy, chocolatey and naturally sweet from ripe bananas. You only need bananas, cocoa powder and cream to make this simple chocolate mousse. There’s no baking and no complicated ingredients, making it a lovely dessert when you want something quick and easy. The ripe bananas provide natural sweetness and a delicious banana flavour, while the cocoa…

These vegan lemon poppy seed muffins are light, fluffy, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor. They have lightly crisp golden tops, tender interiors, and an easy lemon glaze that makes them perfectly sweet. They’re just right for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat. If you love my Vegan Blueberry Muffins, these lemon poppy seed muffins are another easy one-bowl muffin recipe. The trick to getting the best lemon flavor is rubbing lots of fresh lemon zest into the sugar before mixing the batter. It releases all those fragrant lemon oils and spreads that bright, fresh flavor throughout every bite. Add…

If you have started leaking a little when you cough, laugh, or rush to the bathroom, you are in very common company. Bladder leaks become more frequent for women after 50, largely because of the hormonal and pelvic changes around menopause. The encouraging news is that this is a treatable medical condition, not simply an inevitable part of aging, and what you eat and drink can play a supporting role. Here is the honest version of the “foods that help” story. No single food stops bladder leaks. The biggest dietary difference usually comes from cutting back on the things that…