Karen Toews
Scripting Vibrant Living Beyond An Empty Nest
Category: Nutrition
Sole Sisters Hike Mont Mégantic
Winter, 2021. I was on a Zoom call with my husband’s sister. She and her husband live in another country two time zones away, share life in a communal family household, and were then working from home. Not surprising that we rarely connect; my… Continue Reading “Sole Sisters Hike Mont Mégantic”
What’s nourishing you now?
If you ask yourself or a friend what’s nourishing you now the response could be a recap of a day’s food consumption. As a foodie and holistic health advocate, I’m all in for paying attention to what we eat. Yet we crave more than… Continue Reading “What’s nourishing you now?”
What are you hungry for? The messy and beautiful matter of Food
I have been mulling over and digging through these thoughts a long time in writing this post: wanting to tread carefully and respectfully in sharing recommendations on a subject so personal (and challenging) as food. But here goes. Note: the previous posts in this… Continue Reading “What are you hungry for? The messy and beautiful matter of Food”
If you want to change, write a new story
Would you describe your life as one with purpose, energy and joy? Or do you feel stuck in your story: missing the fulfillment of desires you were designed to experience. We all have some downer days. But maybe your story line isn’t working for you. … Continue Reading “If you want to change, write a new story”
Cabbage in the Sauerkraut Crock
On my previous website I posted often about food, including recipes. I still love experimenting with, researching, cooking (and eating!), healthy food but I’ve rescripted my nutrition writing and focus to a broader nourishment story for body, soul and spirit. However, considering the seasonal… Continue Reading “Cabbage in the Sauerkraut Crock”
Thoughts about Aging: Re-scripting Life Might Include Dementia
This summer I had my 65th birthday. In my heart and mind I tell myself I’m somewhere around 50 years old; blessed with health; physical fitness; freedom in time and resources as compared to the earlier years of raising children and being employed; in… Continue Reading “Thoughts about Aging: Re-scripting Life Might Include Dementia”
Connection and Friendship: Part two What are you hungry for
Recently my husband and I enjoyed supper with friends at their charming reno-in-progress, 200-year-old summer-house. The planked salmon served with veggies-extraordinaire – finished off with fresh fruit and whipped cream for dessert – was ‘deliciously’ satisfying! However, the meaningful and heart-rich conversation we shared… Continue Reading “Connection and Friendship: Part two What are you hungry for”
Thirty Thoughts for Scripting Life with Confidence and Hope
Every day is full of decisions – we don’t even realize we are making some of them, as they are choices we naturally default to. An example: I have a breakfast ‘script’ that works well for me. I always have coffee not long after… Continue Reading “Thirty Thoughts for Scripting Life with Confidence and Hope”
What are you hungry for? Part One
I’m a recipe reader and collector, foodie aficionado, nutrition guru and coach for emotional eaters so I spend a LOT of time thinking, sourcing and writing about food, nutrients, presentation, flavour, allergies and sensitivities, food trends, etc. However, in this post, triggered by a podcast interview… Continue Reading “What are you hungry for? Part One”
Trail Food for Lightweight Hiking and Heavyweight Nutrition
Tomorrow I am joining other sole mates at the Hike Nova Scotia Summit. There will be presentations on new hikes to discover, the latest gear, hiking stories and tales. FUN!!! AND there will be recipes exchanged for food to eat on the trail: I’m… Continue Reading “Trail Food for Lightweight Hiking and Heavyweight Nutrition”
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