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We’re going to keep this note short and to the point: Living.Well Magazine cares deeply about the ways in which people can preserve and protect our planet. It’s the only one we have. We’ve dedicated much of this issue to providing insights on how we can step up to the plate to correct the trajectory of Earth’s climate. As we begin our winter thaw, it’s important to reflect on some of the extreme weather the world has experienced during the winter months. One thing is for sure: to avoid an increase in extreme weather, it is incumbent on all of us to help preserve and protect our environment. Earth Day is this month. And on the heels of the Environmental Protection Agency’s warning about the impacts of climate change and the agency’s recommendation that we take immediate steps to change the human impact on the planet’s climate, this Earth Day seems especially important. That is why this issue is loaded with helpful tips and information about how to play a role in planet preservation. Jump in for forecasts of what environmental-friendly homes of the future might look like. Check out how jewelry, clothing, and houseware can be upcycled and recycled. Learn more about the doggie poop bags that don’t stink for the environment. While you’re at it, write to us or tag us online to share the ways in which you do your part to keep our planet clean and safe for future generations. We’ve included a list of Earth Date-related events in Delaware. We will be at some of them—be sure to stop by and say hello! Recipes By The Book shares two outstanding recipes from the book, Cooking with Scraps Turn Your Peels, Cores, Rinds, and Stems into Delicious Meals By Lindsay-Jean Hard“A whole new way to celebrate ingredients that have long been wasted. Lindsay-Jean is a master of efficiency and we’re inspired to follow her lead!” —Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs, cofounders of Food52. WHY I TRAVEL….Falling In Love With Life All Over Again with Travel Host Linda Cooper We would like to give a shout out to a long-time supporter and contributor to LWM, Dr. Scott Rosenthal. Dr. Rosenthal has shared his expertise and insight with all of us for over 13 years with outstanding articles from chiropractic related topics, pain relief and solutions, smoothies, workouts and more. He will be taking a hiatus to spend more time with his children and their sports activities, and of course devoting a bit more time to his lovely wife. Dr. Rosenthal is still available to see patients at his Delaware location. —Enjoy & Share Everything! Diane Strauss

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As Marijuana Legalization Expands, the NFL Clings to Prohibition. Marijuana is fully legal in 10 states, which are home to eight NFL teams (25 percent of the league), including the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots. Last month, NBC Sports’ Mike Florio reported that team owners are increasingly interested in legalizaing weed, though it remains unlikely that the league will adjust its current policy before 2021 when the owners’ and the players’ union are scheduled to renegotiate the collective bargaining agreement. In the meantime, the NFL will continue looking like a reflection of American society as a whole: a place where marijuana use for a wide variety of reasons is increasingly common and accepted, even if still technically against the law and where enforcement of the prohibition is increasingly viewed as either a joke or a vestige of flawed, outdated ways of thinking.

Wed, Apr 17, 11 AM – 2 PM Wilmington’s Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration Join the City of Wilmington, Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, and dozens of local organizations as we celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day in Rodney Square! Come learn about the air, water, animals, plants, and much more as you listen to live entertainment. From 11am to 2pm, Rodney Square will be busy with activities and crafts for kids, food trucks, free giveaways, and educational displays. Stop by on your lunch break or take a field trip with your students - this event is for everyone! #InWilm #ItsTimeWilmDE #EarthDay #ArborDay #Wilmington Sat, Apr 20, 10 AM – 1 PM Earth Day Party for the Planet @ Brandywine Zoo What can you do to help save species? Learn about what you can do to make EVERY DAY Earth Day during this special event. Fee: Free with paid admission to the zoo www.brandywinezoo.org (302) 571-7747 Sat, Apr 20, 10 AM – 12 PM Newlin Grist Mill - Glen Mills Help celebrate nature and protect the environment with our Earth Day volunteer event. Each year, we bring together diverse volunteers from the community, including individuals, families, scout troops, and youth groups, to work on projects that improve habitat for wildlife, protect important natural resources, and preserve the park’s plant and animal communities. Past projects have included planting trees, installing bird boxes, and stream cleanups. Pre-registration is required to make sure that we have enough equipment for everyone! Register by emailing info@ newlingristmill.org or calling 610.459.2359. Sat, Apr 27, 9 AM Earth Day Volunteer Day in Newark Handloff Park (Barksdale Park) 1000 Barksdale Road Newark, Delaware 19711 Celebrate Earth Day by assisting the City of Newark Parks & Recreation Department with litter removal and special park maintenance projects. Volunteers are essential in taking care of our parks and for our department to conduct the quality programs and events our community has come to love. There will also be lots of information on summer and fall volunteer opportunities. For more info, or sign up, call 302-366-7000 or email parksrec@newark.de.us www.newarkde.gov/play

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EWG Releases the “Dirty Dozen™” list

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Kale and Strawberries top the list Kale has higher pesticide residues than nearly all other produce found on supermarket shelves, according to the Environmental Working Group’s 2019 Dirty Dozen™. EWG releases the Dirty Dozen as part of its annual Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™, which analyzes Department of Agriculture test data to identify which fruits and vegetables are most and least contaminated with pesticide residues. The Shopper’s Guide also includes the Clean Fifteen, a list of the fruits and vegetables with the lowest amount of residues. On this year’s Dirty Dozen, kale ranks third, after strawberries and spinach. “We were surprised kale had so many pesticides on it, but the test results were unequivocal,” said EWG Toxicologist Alexis Temkin, Ph.D. “Fruits and vegetables are an important part of everyone’s diet, and when it comes to some conventionally grown produce items, such as kale, choosing organic may be a better option.” 8

In USDA’s most recent round of tests, more than 92 percent of conventionally grown kale samples had at least two or more pesticide residues. Some samples contained residues from as many as 18 different pesticides. Even as kale’s popularity has soared over the past decade, it hasn’t been included in USDA’s regular produce tests. Kale ranked eighth on the 2009 Dirty Dozen, the last year for which there was testing data. In the latest tests, almost 60 percent of the kale samples tested positive for DCPA, or Dacthal, which the Environmental Protection Agency has long classified as a possible human carcinogen. The pesticide has been prohibited for use on crops in the European Union since 2009. Recent EWG-commissioned tests of kale from grocery stores found that on two of eight samples, Dacthal residues were comparable to the average level reported by the USDA. Overall, nearly 70 percent of the conventionally grown produce sold in the U.S. comes with pesticide residues, EWG’s analysis found.

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“The main route of pesticide exposure for most Americans who do not live or work on or near farms is through their diet,” said EWG Research Analyst Carla Burns. “Studies have shown that eating fruits and vegetables free of pesticides benefits health, and this is especially important for pregnant women and children.” EWG recommends that whenever possible, consumers purchase organic versions of produce on the Dirty Dozen list. When organic versions are unavailable or not affordable, EWG advises consumers to continue eating fresh produce, even if conventionally grown.

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The guide, released every year since 2004, ranks the pesticide contamination of 47 popular fruits and vegetables. It is based on results of more than 40,900 samples of produce tested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration. The Environmental Working Group is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization that empowers people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment. Through research, advocacy and unique education tools, EWG drives consumer choice and civic action. Visit www.ewg.org for more information.

As in the past, this year EWG has expanded the Dirty Dozen list to highlight hot peppers, which do not meet our traditional ranking criteria but were found to be contaminated with insecticides toxic to the human nervous system.

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Tesla describes the Powerwall as a “rechargeable lithium ion battery with liquid thermal control.”

This small rooftop wind turbine from Nertherlands-based start-up The Archimedes can generate 1,500 kilowatt-hours of energy each year, which would account for about 15% of the typical American household’s annual energy needs.

With all of the advances in residential household efficiency, what will the home of the future look like? Homes in the future, whether single family dwellings or apartments in larger buildings, will be much greener than what we are all living in these days. For starters, the use of sustainable, locally sourced (and ideally recycled) materials will be the norm, not the exception, so as to avoid the unnecessary emissions and resource consumption required to make new stuff and ship it around the world. Homes of the future will be energy efficient. Part of this efficiency will come from better insulation, doors and windows to keep the heat/cold inside where you want it. The other part will come in the form of using renewable energy generated on-site, whether from rooftop photovoltaic solar panels, thin-film window treatments, solar shingles, micro wind turbines, kinetic energy harvesters, or other newfangled technologies. And all this self-sustaining energy will be stored in your own highcapacity batteries probably not so different from Tesla’s Powerwall array. The popularity of solar power has led to the rise of another renewable technology: solar batteries that can store extra solar power for later use. Companies like Tesla are developing batteries that can be installed with solar panels to create “solar-plus-storage” systems for your home. The cost of solar is dropping across the nation Homes of the future will also be smart. Your appliances, A/C, lighting, home security, motorized blinds, garage door openers and other systems will be connected to your network with controls available through apps over the Internet. And chances are, your future home will be smaller. The “tiny house” movement highlights how much homeowners can save on utility bills when space is limited. Efficiency can also be about use of space as much as about use of energy. While we won’t all live in tiny homes, downsizing will definitely continue to be “in.” And what about outside your home? Don’t be surprised if your perfect

lawn has been replaced by native plants attuned to the surrounding ecosystem. These hardy local plants won’t need chemical fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides to thrive. Rainwater from your roof will be collected in cisterns, with the resulting “graywater” used to irrigate your landscaping. A green roof or vertical garden could top it all off. While the picture painted above may seem far-fetched, it’s really not, given that you could build a home that met all of the above criteria today for not much more than a conventional home. That said, it might be greener still to retrofit your existing old-school home with eco-friendly upgrades than to tear it down and build a new one, given the emissions associated with manufacturing, materials transport and assembly on a new structure. While the new home will be more efficient, it could take decades to “pay back” the “carbon debt” accrued by building from scratch. Of course, all buildings run their course eventually, so when it is time to tear-down, it’s good to know there are plenty of green options out there to replace the old homestead. And with California adopting new building codes that go into effect in 2020 calling on all new construction of single-family homes and low-rise apartments to meet zero net energy standards (whereby they generate as much power from on-site renewables as they consume from the grid), the future may be here sooner than we imagined.

CONTACTS: Tesla Powerwall, tesla.com/powerwall; “Tiny Homes Are Big On Energy Efficiency,” ase.org/blog/tiny-homes-are-big-energy-efficiency; “CA Building Code Takes Big Step Toward Net-Zero Energy,” nrdc.org/experts/pierre-delforge/ ca-building-code-takes-big-step-toward-net-zero-energy. EarthTalk® is produced by Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss for the 501(c)3 nonprofit EarthTalk. To donate, visit www.earthtalk.org. Send questions to: question@earthtalk.org.

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SavorSpringWildness

Karen Verna Carlson

All five senses wildly spring awake as noun morphs into verb. We can see, sniff and pet the wild magic of sproutings, bloomings and fluffed soil. We can taste it in food grown closer to home and soon plucked from our local ground—morel mushrooms, ramps, asparagus. We can hear wildly symphonic froggies peeping, birdies chirping, chittering, fluttering, flitting. We can even experience healthy wild aspects of our own nature reawakening.

and gone by evening. A leakless, waterproof hyacinth leaf juggles a raindrop around its rim. Tiny insects sting, bite and itch. It is a world of contrasts; thunder and gossamer; the giant and the dwarf. A thousandyear tree, heavily buttressed like a well-anchored grudge, a moth with a wingspan of a foot, a butterfly seven inches across and a dwarf frog barely a centimeter long [smaller than my smallest fingernail],” she writes in WILD, An Elemental Journey (Penguin Group, NY, 2006).

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Springtime is never still. Juicy, shimmery, rich vitality shyly peeks above ground then boldly dances partnered with intensifying sunlight. Go beyond the garden, beyond commercially mulched tidiness, beyond your domesticated self into a genuine wildness more closely communing with the roots of your own feral biology. Find a spot, a grove, a dune, a patch, a nook, a glen untamed, uncivilized. Open beyond your five sensory capacities to your multisensory, multidimensional fullness, wholeness, connectedness. Deeply experience wild life thriving affirmatively around and within you in a matrix web that defies vocabulary, that just IS. Ebullient. Tranquil. Riotous. Unpredictable, predictable chaos. Paradoxes harmonize in ancient wild rhythms.

Wild seeds perform life affirming, death defying feats. Griffiths observes, “Seeds are some of the world’s best nomads…. Each seed has a story, how it came here, how it will leave [pun alert], seeds that disperse by barbs, arrows, wings, downiness, featheriness, fluffiness, prickliness, helicopter wings and parachutes. There are clingers, blowers, harpooners and spikers, gliders, fire crackers and spring-loaded [another perfect pun] exploders, and seeds that hitchhike, each hook a thumb for our passing socks.” I recall one insightful American engineer created Velcro after studying the tenacious cling power of burdock seed balls.

Wild Vitality Streams

How timely this dazzling earth-insights odyssey came into my hands after I vaguely visioned this month’s column to highlight Earth Day. That was more than a week ago, and I didn’t recognize this book’s relevance, just accepted it with a half dozen other books I adopted. The first book in the batch did not work for me at all, though I persevered three evenings, a couple hundred pages, before I quit. Duds happen. Next. WILD’s cover had no nature look to it, just gossamer-like white

A remarkable woman, Jay Griffiths sojourned seven years around the world in wildernesses and with their diverse inhabitants. “Wild vitality streams through [the Amazon forests] and all of life is on the shimmer, curling in the air, twisting up the liana, swimming in the rivers. Firefly and dragonfly take the plunge, leaping into the morning of life 12

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veils floating against a blue background. I wasn’t consciously thinking yet about starting this column. It was just the next book on the stack. A few dozen pages into my second evening with Griffiths’ wild adventures, I realized her message about savoring and respectfully celebrating wildness was a crystallization of this month’s literary vision, with perfect timing to make deadline.

Mind Training Pays Off Here’s where I again credit mind training, my major theme thread during two years’ columns. Two sittings daily to soften mental activity for 20 or 30 minutes have morphed into a comfortably consistent schedule that feels as natural as other rhythmic diurnal tasks like eating. Consequences of this practice, however, are cumulatively extraordinary, uplifting much of what I do, heightening sweetness, easing distress, fostering harmonious flow. Not only has meditation changed what I see and the way I see things, it seems to be changing the quality of what I am attracting—experiences of people, places and things that are generally more positive. Negative ones, when they do appear, harbor a beneficial lesson and usually spin to a pleasant conclusion.

Wild Similarities Abound Reading Griffiths’ Amazon descriptions was a magical enticement to visit the stream in the forest valley of my mostly wild five acres. Poking up through the muddy black banks are the swirling striped green/ cream/burgundy beaks of skunk cabbages some of whose leaves will unfurl bigger than dinner placemats—very tropical looking. Local tufts of demure snowdrops are in full bloom, and will wildly phase out by the time you read this. Those South American jungle fireflies and dragonflies have cousins here that shall soon be soaring and floating around “my” stream. I keep revisiting my hyacinths to find a raindrop juggling leaf rim. Just watching for signs of wildness feels adventurous. Tribal Amazonians reverentially hack open threads of old trails with their machetes; I am using loppers and pruners to respectfully clear a bench entwined with lethally barbed multiflora rose tendrils. My tulip poplar behind the bench is only a couple hundred years old, but it is 150 feet closer to the sun than I am. Its trunk, also as deeply anchored as some generational grudges, is so thick it’d take three of us with outstretched arms to encircle it. What would be the girth of that thousand-year-old Amazon tree?

Wild Death Supports Wild Life Both the millennial jungle tree and this poplar will wildly fall someday opening spaces for new life to spring forth. Who will be around to see/ feel/hear those events? But even before their majestic demise, standing corpses welcome diverse lives to live and feast. My place echoes with woodpecker industry. Pileated woodpeckers reside here. A foot and a half tall, their stunning red crests and white facial lines contrast with black feathers. The cavities they make in dead trees and real wooden fenceposts become homes for bluebirds whose populations have recently diminished more than 95%. Hmmmm maybe this factors holistically into our national malaise. Perhaps our declining happiness is more than metaphorically connected to blue birds. Griffiths reminds us, “Wildness—complex, free, beautiful and only apparently chaotic— is part of a larger, deeper order.”

Word Roots Arise She reports, “American wilderness author Roderick Frazier Nash writes of the etymology of the word wilderness from the prefix wild and the Old English dēor (animal)—thus wild-dēor-ness meant the place of wild beasts.” The most recent (1990’s) “American definition of wilderness calls it a place where ‘man does not remain’—which was only possible after the white settlers had exterminated so many Native Americans.” She quotes Chief Luther Standing Bear, who says for the Lakota people “there was no wilderness since nature was not dangerous but hospitable. Only to the white man was nature a ‘wilderness’ and …the land ‘infested’ with ‘wild animals’ and ‘savage’ people.” Griffiths states that in one Aboriginal language, “there is a word, punyu, which means happy, strong, healthy, knowledgeable and socially responsible: it is used for land as much as for people.” Quite a contrast to the perspective of Western Civilization.

Perceive the Land I channel my focus towards appreciating wildness that still remains as I observe the plethora of commercial Brandywine Valley construction paving, cementing, binding the land, growing sharp angles higher and higher to block more horizon sky. An Aboriginal man in Sydney says his ancient culture “still sees the land. Beneath the concrete we know where the forest grows, where the kangaroos graze. We see where the Platypus digs her den, where the streams flow. That city there …it’s just a scab. The land remains alive beneath it.”

Wildness Persists Griffiths reports, “Aboriginal people talk of the land as if it is a body merely and recently clothed with the supermarket, golf course, airport or town, as if in time the body could and would shuck off these flimsy shifts and be naked again. As if ‘Adelaide’ were as inconsequential as pajama bottoms and a street just a scarf to be lightly tossed aside in the breeze. You may think you tame the land with concrete and pavements, but its wildness persists, primal and feral, below.”

Savor and Celebrate In closing, I cite novelist Marcel Proust’s observation more than a century ago, “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” I invite you to recognize, savor, respect and celebrate wildness this spring and always.

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Snoring Mouth Breathing Apnea Grinding Their Teeth Swollen Tonsils & Adenoids Bed Wetting ADD/ADHD

Sleep apnea and sleep disordered breathing (SDB) are life threatening medical conditions that we typically associate with adults. What many people do not realize is that children suffer from SDB and that it can have serious effects on their health and development.

SDB results in a lack of airflow and oxygen while we sleep. This puts a stress on our body, and disrupts our brain from getting the benefits of uninterrupted sleep. SDB in children can result in delayed growth, chronic allergies, poor performance in school, and other medical issues. With nearly 40 million children affected, SDB in children is truly an epidemic. The key to understanding how to help children with sleep disordered breathing is to recognize some of the major signs and symptoms. The more of these that your child exhibits, the greater the chance they are suffering every night from a lack of oxygen. Snoring, Mouth Breathing, & Apnea Humans are designed to breathe through our noses. It cleans the air for our lungs, releases nitric oxide in our body, and better regulates our breathing. An obstructed airway prevents the normal flow of oxygen to our lungs. As we work harder to get air in, the tissues in our airway start to vibrate, resulting in a snore. It is estimated that up to 27% of children are habitual snorers. When a child cannot breathe through their nose, they resort to mouth breathing. The downside is that mouth breathing gives us poorer quality air, and can actually make it harder to breathe. Think of it this way. A child’s airway is normally the size of a McDonald’s straw. When they open their mouth just half an inch, the airway shrinks to the size of a coffee stirrer. Imagine trying to get enough oxygen at night through an airway that small. And in some cases children actually stop breathing completely (apnea) 14

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at night. This prevents the child from getting any oxygen at all. In adults, we consider it “normal” for this to happen up to 5 times an hour. If this happens even once an hour in children, it is considered abnormal. Snoring, mouth breathing, and apnea are NEVER normal in children. And it is not something that they will “just grow out of ”. Grinding Their Teeth Another red flag of SDB in children (and adults) is bruxism, or clenching/grinding of the teeth. Grinding is thought to be your body’s natural defense to an obstructed airway. When the brain detects lower oxygen levels, it sends signals to the muscles of the airway and jaw to activate. Clenching our teeth is an attempt to stiffen (and therefore open) the airway. Grinding our teeth tries to pull the tongue off the back of our throat, and widen the airway to help get more oxygen to our lungs. Grinding your teeth can result in headaches, pain in the jaw joint, and damage to the teeth. So if you hear your child grinding their teeth at night, or notice that their teeth are getting smaller, starting looking for other signs of SDB. Swollen Tonsils & Adenoids An narrowing of the airway in children is usually due to a lack of space. The tonsils and adenoids, especially when inflamed, can be the main culprit in blocking the airway and nose. And to make matters worse, if a child breathes through their mouth, they take in poor quality air. The tonsils then have to filter the air, making them even more inflamed. The good news…many of the problems with SDB can be improved when the tonsils and adenoids are removed! Bed Wetting Typically, children are fully potty trained by 5 years old. Sleep

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disordered breathing is linked to chronic bed wetting in kids. With SDB, a the hormones that control urine production and the urge to go the bathroom are out of balance. Over 1/3 of all children who snore, and almost half of children with apnea, wet the bed. And when the SDB is finally treated, the majority of children are able to sleep the whole night without having to go to the bathroom. ADD/ADHD If a child seems to be exhibiting “typical” ADD/ADHD behaviors (hyperactivity, inattention, etc.), the first thing parents and doctors should be looking for is sleep disordered breathing. It is well established that SDB is associated with neurobehavioral problems like ADHD. Researchers think that disrupted sleep and the lack of oxygen chemically changes part of the pre-frontal cortex. This part of our brain is responsible for behavior, decision-making, and the ability to focus (among other things).

Research suggests that SDB can lead to academic difficulty and poor learning ability. Another study showed that children in the bottom 25% of their class were more likely to have snored during early childhood. In fact, the link between SDB and ADHD is so strong, that a 2014 study recommended that “Treatment of comorbid sleep disordered breathing should be considered before medicating the ADHD symptoms if present”. Or said another way, get your child to breathe better at night before giving them medication! These are just a few of the signs and symptoms of sleep disordered breathing in children. Recognizing these will help you get your child the treatment they need to live a healthier life. Talk to your dentist and pediatrician on what can be done to help.

Dr. Andrew Swiatowicz is the owner of Delaware Dental Sleep Medicine. He has been treating patients with obstructive sleep apnea since he was in dental school. Dr. Swiatowicz is the only AADSM qualified dentist in the state of Delaware.

A study of 11,000 children over 7 years found that those with signs of SDB (snoring, apnea, mouth breathing) were up to 60% more likely to have behavioral difficulties by 4 years old. By age 7, children were up to 100% more likely to have these behavioral issues. The more severe the symptoms, the worse the behaviors were.

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WHY I TRAVEL….Falling In Love With Life All Over Again

with Travel Host Linda Cooper

Some people are more evolved than others. They just “get it”…. These people welcome the challenge of taking on new experiences and say “Yes” as their first response, not “No”. They start each day with appreciation and gratitude with the ability to “smell the sunshine”. They know how it feels to be content. They enjoy people watching and can observe the world around them with no judgement and open eyes. These people come from all different backgrounds, ages, races and religious beliefs but they all have one thing in common…. They consciously have made travel a priority in their lives.

I have seen first-hand my mind and body reap the rewards when riding the wave as an active participant in lifes adventures. During these surreal moments I fall in love with life all over again and have to pinch myself thinking “how lucky am I” to have the added bonus of it all being documented featuring these once-in-a-lifetime moments as keepsakes for myself and for all of you on my travel show. So many magical flashbacks come to mind; one of which occurred while filming The Maldives episode when a school of playful dolphins swam alongside us (and underneath) our boat for their camera closeup. I like to think of dolphins as my “spirit animal” so this was a mental snapshot I will cherish forever and in that moment, I will never forget the feeling of being so close to G-d, which filled me with such gratitude. The Maldives is a fabulous bucket-list destination. It’s a luxe getaway, famous for its over-the-water villas and “lifestyles of the rich and famous” vibe, all of which I featured at the uber-luxe resort Vakkaru on Season Two of “Travel Time with Linda”.

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One of the most unique of all the curated gourmet delights featured on the show was the combination of fishing and sushi making. We set off just before sunset with camera crew, two sushi chefs and Vakkaru’s Head Chef, Phillipe Wagenfuhrer to teach me the fine art of line fishing; a tradition that remains inseparable with the people of the Maldives. Over the years I’ve featured many forms of the sport; Deep Sea Fishing in the Bahamas and in Nevis, Fly Fishing in Alaska and in the Turks & Caicos Islands, but I never tried Line Fishing and it’s the easiest by far as it requires no fishing pole. Not long after I threw in my fishing line, I caught a beautiful, brightly colored grouper and no sooner did I blink, my prized catch was whisked away by Chef Phillipe to make sushi/sashimi creations to enjoy right away on the boat for dinner. Trust me, it’s doesn’t get any fresher than this, folks…

A well-known Maldivian pasttime, fishing is the second largest contributor to the Maldives economy and its Fish Market is the heart and soul of Malé, its nations pint-sized capital. When traveling, I find it so exhilarating to fully immerse yourself into the authentic culture of your foreign surroundings. I thoroughly enjoyed spending the day in this hustling, bustling thriving city shopping the fish market and learning the fine art of draping and wearing a Hijab -

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There’s a new way of thinking when it comes to travel which I consciously try to reflect on my show, taking a more intimate approach and highlighting authentic, bespoke travel experiences, so a trip to Dubai would not be complete without experiencing Bedouin life on a luxury Desert Safari. Dubai is an eclectic mix of high-end style and old-world charm with its over-the-top architecture and gold-dipped glamour. Our OceanAir Travels private tour began with our “Safari Captain” picking us up from our hotel and whisking us an hour outside the city to the Lahbab Desert. Arriving at the Al Khayma Desert Camp to begin our adventure, this Dubai Desert Safari was an incredible highlight. Feeling desert chic on our Camel ride absorbing the charm of the Arabia through the red dunes, phenomenal panoramic photo ops along the incredible desert, and an exhilarating dune bashing ride in a small caravan with the takeaway of an adrenaline rush that lasted the rest of the day. Linda Cooper is an award-winning TV Host, Producer and Writer serving as a brand ambassador to worldwide travel on her national luxury lifestyle series “Travel Time with Linda” and as a contributor to several lifestyle and travel publications. Over the years, her specialty areas of focus include the travel,lifestyle,luxury, food/wine, fitness,and retail shopping. www.traveltimewithlindatv.com I’m excited to share more travel inspiration with all of you on my national travel show! You’re invited to join me in the passenger seat featuring the world’s most iconic locales that are on everyone’s bucket list filled with glamour, luxury and adventure. Set your DVR to tune in to Season Two of “Travel Time with Linda” Weekly on Sunday mornings, 8amE/ 7am CST airing on AXS TV Network 18

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Grilled Caesar Salad (and some extra dressing, because it’s so good.) Romaine Lettuce, Pecorino Romano Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onions, Focaccia Crostini, Lemon Caesar Dressing

Salad ingredients 2 romaine lettuce hearts 1 small red onion, julienned 1 pint of cherry tomatoes (only use what you need for the salad ) 1 small wedge Pecorino Romano (for salad topping) 1 loaf focaccia for crostini (or choose to use purchased or home-made croutons instead)

Lemon Caesar Dressing 2 lemon juiced 4 anchovies rinsed in cold water 3 cloves of garlic 1 egg yolk 1 tsp dijon mustard 2 tsp worcestershire sauce ¼ cup red wine vinegar 3/4 cup olive oil (or oil of your choice) 2 tsp black pepper (freshly ground if possible) 3 tbsp grated parmesan Salt (to taste)

Make the dressing: Mince the anchovies and garlic and place in a bowl or dressing shaker Add lemon juice, egg yolk, worcestershire, red wine vinegar, black pepper, dijon mustard and shake well Add oil, shake very well, add cheese and set aside till needed

Preheat your grill Focaccia Crostini: Slice the bread ½ inch thick, planning on two - three pieces per salad. Place the bread on a baking sheet or plate. Drizzle olive oil over bread. Add salt and pepper. Grill them for three minutes on each side, before removing, Store your bread on the plate or baking sheet until you are ready for it.

Grill the romaine Cut the romaine hearts in half, lengthwise. Drizzle them with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper Place them on your hot grill, cut side down, for 2 to 3 minutes

Build the salad Place one to two pieces of focaccia on your plate Andrew Thorne, Executive Chef, Home Grown Cafe Chef Andrew has over 18 years of being in the food industry and holds a degree from the New England Culinary Arts Institute in Vermont (2007). Andrew was born and raised in New Hampshire which helped cultivate his love of gardening and supporting local farmers. He infuses that passion into the cuisine at Home Grown Cafe.

Layer the grilled romaine halves on top of that. Add your desired amount of red onions and tomatoes Drizzle the dressing over your entire salad. Finish by grating the Pecorino Romano on top, and placing two wedges (one piece of focaccia cut in half) over the salad. 19

Can we talk about desire?

with your desires. Take what feels right and let everything else go.

It’s a subject that can generate quite a bit of confusion, especially for people on a spiritual path.

So, let’s get back to the idea of detaching from outcomes and surrendering all desires to the Divine so they can be softened into preferences. As I was reflecting on this in my journal, I wrote that I agree that attachment to desires (and desired outcomes) isn’t helpful – but not because our personal desires are inherently inappropriate or selfish, which is often how the nonattachment principle is interpreted.

I just finished reading a book written by a bestselling author whose writing style I love and whose perspective I often find reassuring. Her deeply held conviction about personal desires is that they should be surrendered to the Divine so they can be softened into preferences, with a release of all attachment to their outcomes.

To attach means to join My deeply held conviction Making Peace with Desire Suzanne Eder separate things, and that is somewhat different, is the crux of the problem even though I appreciate the great wisdom in her teachings, which are founded in ancient sacred with attachment. When we feel ourselves to be separate from our desires, it’s the same as feeling ourselves to be separate from Source texts of yogic philosophy. (the Creator, the Divine, the Universe, God – whatever name feels right to you). And it is the belief in separation from the Source of life that I’ve come to understand that all spiritual texts reflect the particular causes all pain. stages of cultural, emotional and spiritual evolution of the times in which they are written. Their points of emphasis reflect what is needed In the remembering of who we are as extensions or expressions of at that time and in those contexts, which may not be fully relevant in Source - whose eternal impulse to create is the very essence of desire ours. we merge with our desires, recognizing them as our own impulse to create and express more and more of who we are. It is in saying True spiritual wisdom is alive and accessible in every moment, by YES! to our desires, becoming one with them and honoring them every person. And while ancient texts may be immensely helpful as for the Divine inspirations they are, that we become a conduit for catalysts for remembering deeper truths, they can also be misleading, their realization. especially when you factor in errors of interpretation and translation over the centuries. Even perfectly chosen words such as “surrender” What we need to let go of – to fully detach from or deactivate – are and “detachment from outcomes” can obscure the nuances of clarity our judgments, fears and doubts. and meaning that were intended. I believe we serve ourselves best by learning to recognize, trust and honor our own inner knowing, perhaps stimulated by ancient texts but without giving our power away to them. Whether it’s the Bible, the Bhagavad Gita or your Aunt Fannie’s kitchen-table wisdom, you have the freedom, the right and the self-responsibility to discern and embrace only the aspects of those teachings which resonate deeply with you. That’s true, of course, with what I offer as well. In that spirit, I’d like to share with you my perspective on desire in the hope that it will enhance your own clarity and allow you to feel at ease 20

I believe desire sometimes get a bad rap in spiritual circles because many people, in believing they are separate from Source and feeling an inner void because of that belief, think they can fill the void with material things. As they come to realize that the desire and pursuit of material gain is often a hollow one, personal desires can be viewed as immature or misguided. But what’s easy to overlook is that the purpose of things we desire from a place of feeling separate from Source is different than the purpose of things we desire from a place of alignment with Source, even if those things appear to be the same on the surface. The problem isn’t with the desire, it’s with the false belief in separation from Source.

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Here’s an example of what I mean. A young woman who is insecure and wants desperately to be liked by others might desire certain clothes so that she fits in with the group. The desire for clothes is coming from an inner place of feeling somehow “less than,” or that there’s something wrong with her, which means she’s not aligned with Source; she doesn’t understand her true Divine nature. She may experience initial pleasure with the clothes and a relieved sense of belonging in the group, but over time, if she doesn’t find her sense of belonging with Source, she may continue to buy physcial things in a misguided attempt to fill a non-physical void which is caused by not understanding who she really is. Another young woman, grounded and confident, has a gifted sense of color and texture, and she knows what kinds of things she feels really good in. She loves clothes as an expression of who she is and experiences great delight in wearing them. She’s buying clothes not to fill a void, but to express the fullness of who she is. In this example, the purity and life-giving nature of desire is fulfilled through the confident woman’s embrace of her unique gifts, and it’s distorted by the insecure woman’s false beliefs in being “less than” the others. This is true for all of us. It is only our self-judgment and self-doubt that compromise the fullness of experience our natural desires are leading us to. If the confident woman, free of self-judgment, was exhorted to surrender her passion for clothes to the Divine so it could be softened to a mere preference, that would serve only to diminish her trust in herself and in the natural, life-giving flow of energy that desire gives us. On the other hand, if the insecure woman was encouraged to surrender her desire for clothes to the Divine – and was guided through that process – she could recognize that it came from fear. She could begin to connect with her own Divine nature and learn to recognize her genuine gifts and desires. I’ve worked with countless people who, like the confident woman who might have been encouraged to tone down her passion, have heartfelt desires to create, share or experience something that really lights them up – in other words, something that would allow them to experience more of their divine spark – yet they doubt the desire itself, thinking in many cases that it’s selfish to want something for themselves.

So where does that leave us? That’s a question that could take countless books and lifetimes to answer, but here’s a place to start if you’re either doubting your desires or feeling intense frustration that they haven’t yet materialized: First, never judge your desires. Even if they arise from a place of fear, judging yourself can only diminish you further. With an open heart and a sense of genuine curiosity, ask yourself why you want what you want. The purpose of this question is NOT to justify or defend what you want. It’s to gain clarity about what gave rise to it. If you realize that your desire stems from a sense of fear or unworthiness or a need to prove yourself, drop deeply within and feel what you really want – perhaps a genuine sense of being loved and supported, or being respected, or being at peace – and let that be the desire you embrace with all your heart. If you recognize that your desire arises not from fear but from a lifeaffirming impulse to experience and express more of who you are, say YES! to it and embrace it with all your heart. Now you can turn it over to the Divine - not to simmer it down to a mere preference, but to elevate and celebrate it. Offer appreciation for the desire itself, which arises from the heart of the Creator, and open to guidance about any steps that are yours to take in realizing it. I understand that your desires may not fall neatly into the steps and categories I’ve outlined, but I hope you get the larger point of treating yourself and your desires with respect, and continually opening yourself to greater clarity and guidance about them without judgment. One more thing – embrace without question your desires for states of being such as joy, peace, generosity, delight, satisfaction, ease, focus, openness, light-heartedness, etc. Declare them to be your intentions and let the magic happen. Anything you could possibly want in the material world can flow to you much more easily from a quality of consciousness that harmonizes with your inner divinity - even if you didn’t know you wanted it. And remember always, you are a one-of-a-kind, brilliant being whose heartfelt desires express the glorious truth of who you are. Let them sparkle and shine.

I’ve also worked with people who are so single-minded in their very specific desire for something that they’re constantly disappointed it isn’t showing up the way they want it to. The specificity of the desire, and their rigid focus on it, is usually an indicator that it’s arising from a place of fear or insecurity: they believe they’re not “okay,” in some way, and that they need whatever they want to prove otherwise to themselves. Just like the insecure young woman in our example.

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Formerly a successful finance director in the corporate world, Suzanne Eder is now an award-winning writer, healer, transformational teacher and personal guide. She completed a comprehensive 4-year program in mind-body-spirit healing at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing, and she has devoted her life and work to an ever-deepening understanding of how to create deeply fulfilled lives through an understanding of our spiritual nature. She was a featured speaker at the 2015 TEDxWilmington conference and her popular talk is available on YouTube. She offers inspired and practical counsel in all areas related to personal growth and transformation. Visit her at www.suzanneeder.com or email her for more information at suzanne@suzanneeder.com. April 2019

Eco-Friendly Intimacy: Do It for the Environment

Dianna Palimere

I’m a big fan of living in a healthy, chemical-free world—including going green in the bedroom. With Earth Day front and center this month, we’re learning about a lot of daily habits and behaviors we can adapt or change to help prolong the life of our planet and its resources. More than 1 billion people in 192 countries participate in Earth Day with 2019 being the 49th year since its inception in 1970. Let’s celebrate Earth Day by taking time to create sustainability in your love life and the planet at the same time. Doing it together… There are a lot of easy, simple ways to bring environmentally conscious romance into your relationship. In past issues of LWM, I’ve written about Eco-Sexuality1 and Eco-Friendly Contraception2 (see links below) When I use the term ‘Eco-sexuality’ I’m referring to people who lead environmentally-conscious sex lives. This is not to be confused with individuals with a paraphilia involving trees (i.e., dendrophilia). Below are some simple ideas for how to bring your platonic love for Mother Earth into your romantic relationships: Turn off the lights and enjoy more candlelit dinners together. Be sure to choose clean-burning, responsibly sourced, vegetable waxes (e.g., soy) or beeswax. Slow North plant-based candles offer a ton of choices (www.slownorth.com). Find local farm-to-table restaurants for your date nights. Farm-to-table restaurants generally source fresh, local ingredients acquired directly from the producer. They incorporate food traceability (i.e., know where your food comes from) as much as possible, with dishes clearly labelled as ‘locally sourced.’ Plant a tree or herb/vegetable garden together! Depending on where you live, you may be able to incorporate your own fresh ingredients more often if you grow some of your own herbs and vegetables. Save water, shower together! Okay, so I’m not sure this one is technically legit. The average shower lasts for 8 minutes, so the only way to really conserve water would be to make sure that your shower together is shorter than 16 minutes. That’s still doable, especially if you focus your efforts on moisturizing your partner after the shower with an eco-friendly body balm or lotion. Have a tree planted as a gift using websites that will plant a tree dedicated to the person you’re honoring or remembering. Resources below. 1.https://livingwellmagazine.net/health/family-health/sexual-healthand-healing/2095-eco-sexuality-how-to-go-green-in-the-bedroom? highlight=WyJlY28iLCJjb25kb21zIiwiY29uZG9tIl0= 2 https://livingwellmagazine.net/health/family-health/sexualhealth-and-healing/2094-eco-friendlier-condoms?highlight= WyJlY28iLCJjb25kb21zIiwiY29uZG9tIl0= 22

Give a gift made from recycled materials; which also supports environmental cleanup projects, like the bracelets, reusable bottles and bags made by 4Ocean. Go green between the sheets and enjoy an evening of trying out new intimacy products together. There are more and more environmentally-conscious companies offering intimacy products. For some tried and true options, see the Resources section below). Volunteer together on a conservation project. There are a ton of nonprofit volunteer opportunities all around the world, which focus on reef cleaning, beach cleaning, tree planting and more. Check out Podvolunteer.org for some ideas. Go to an Eco-resort!! Keep reading… Eco Resorts If you want to mix conservation with your next vacation, booking time at an Eco-resort is the way to go. Eco resorts include the use of solar-powered energy, use of recycled materials and sustainable initiatives to minimize their carbon footprint and increase awareness of the threats to the local environment. The spread of eco-conscious consumers around the world has led to a revolution in hospitality. Environmentally conscious vacationers now have their choice of a number of amazing resorts around the world built on the concepts of sustainability and environmental protection. Depending on your budget and travel desires, I’ve listed five resorts below that are outstanding options for sustainable living while sustaining the romance in your relationship! Alila Seminyak, Bali. $200-$250 per night

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In a place defined by natural beauty and sustainability, Alila Seminyak stands out. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location along the beachfront, tasteful, sophisticated interiors, and highly-rated hospitality will make you feel relaxed as soon as your partner and you arrive; while its adherence to EarthCheck operating standards and the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sustainable watering methods will make your soul feel at ease. While there, you can alternate between taking in the gorgeous beach setting, Alilaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique Half Day Escape spa treatment, and learning about Alila Seminyakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sustainable ecotourism programs. Make sure to save time for the Twilight for Two dinner with your partner. Inn by the Sea, Maine. $200-$250 per night The two of you will fall in love again while dining on local Maine fare at the oceanfront restaurant at this iconic hotel. Every season brings something special at the Inn by the Sea, with Summer days spent by the water and afternoons in the Autumn spent admiring the bright colors as they change. Start your morning with yoga on the seaside lawn, learn about sustainable farming practices, and spend the afternoon hiking along the water as you hear the waves crash ashore. At the end of the day, there is nothing better than winding down with a sea-inspired massage treatment and following your lover into the deep soaking tubs present in each room. This is particularly a great place for those that like to bring rover along, as calling this inn pet-friendly is greatly underselling. They provide doggie day care, pet friendly beaches, gourmet pet menus, water bowls and even turndown treats! At the very least, your dog will love the two of you forever for taking a trip here and the environment will as well. This hotel has indigenous gardens that provide food and a habitat for local wildlife, cleans only with non-toxic Green Seal products, uses bamboo towels, and even funds a habitat restoration program for local bunnies.

through the jungle. Finish the afternoon with a personalized couples massage treatment, followed by looking through photos of the rare wildlife you captured on your camera that day. Bardessono Hotel and Spa, Napa Valley. $450-$500 per night What romantic, Earth Day list would be complete without a trip to Wine Country? From the moment you arrive at Bardessono, you will be amazed. This 5-star, luxurious hotel has all of the delights needed to spark days of passion between the two of you, all while maintaining a very high sustainable standard. The LEED platinum-rated property features salvaged wood floors, solar lighting and farm to fork eats. Each room has its own private courtyard, gas fireplace, and bathtub for two. As can be expected, the local wine is out of this world. Spend the day exploring wineries, then relax by the pool with a bottle of your favorite wine on the rooftop pool. Reconnect at a highly-rated spa or receive the treatment in the comfort of your suite. Best of all, you can bring your pet with you. This is but a short list of the options available to you in the thriving eco-tourism and resort industry. So take a break from the daily grind, grab your partner, and head out for a vacation that leaves your mind and soul at ease while also supporting environmental restoration. I hope this helps to encourage new ideas for eco-friendly intimacyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;do it for the environment! For additional resources on many of the ideas discussed above, see the Resource section below. Additional Resources: đ&#x;&#x152;?ď &#x2122; Book: Eco-sex: Go Green Between the Sheets and Make Your Love Sustainable (2010).

Xinalani Retreat, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. $250-$300 per night

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This retreat located near the vibrant Mexican city of Puerto Vallarta feels miles away from everything. This is a truly unique location for those who are looking to expand their romantic experience with their partner in an eco-friendly way. The resort uses organic and local materials, biodegradable bath products and recycled water. You will enjoy the daily eco-tours, where you will interact with some of the most colorful birds you have ever seen in your life. Connect with your partner at morning yoga, indulge in coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spa experiences, and swim away together in the emerald waters offshore. Relax together in seaside hammocks off your front porch as you listen to the gentle hum of the ocean. This is an especially great experience for couples looking for clean eating along with healthy living, as the resort offers a wide variety of vegan and gluten-free menu options.

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Sexual Health and Healing with Dianna Palimere, PhD, LCSW

Rancho Margot, Arenal, Costa Rica. $100-$150 per night Perhaps youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the adventurous types? Fantastic! At this resort, you can ignite your passion for each other through new experiences, exploration and new adventures. This off-the-grid eco-friendly resort is the perfect place for the two of you to escape your stressful, everyday lives and celebrate Earth Day in one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Located near the iconic Arenal Volcano, Rancho Margot is famous for both its sights and its commitment to eco-living and tourism. The resort offers guided morning yoga overlooking the water, ranch tours, a hike up the Arenal volcano, and horseback riding www.livingwellmagazine.net

Dr. Dianna Palimere is a Psychosexual Therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has been working in the field of mental health for the past 16 years, dedicating the past 13 years to specializing in clinical sexuality. She holds a Bachelors degree in Psychology, a Masters degree in Social Work, a Masters degree in Human Sexuality Education, and a PhD in Clinical Human Sexuality. Utilizing a holistic approach to therapy, she incorporates a variety of clinical interventions in her work with individuals, couples, and families. She is devoted to helping people achieve sexual health and healing through her work as a psychotherapist in her private practice in Pike Creek, DE; as well as in her work with local nonprofit organizations. To learn more about her or to schedule an appointment, visit her website: www.SexTherapyInDelaware.com Join her on Facebook, keywords: Sex Therapy in Delaware. April 2019

HANDS ON HEALTH by: Ann Wilkinson P.T.M.S,

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I slipped and fell on the ice. It seems I have a tightness in my hips and burning in my buttocks that makes sitting so uncomfortable. I also have been having headaches too. What can I do now?

It is possible the shock to your craniosacral system from your fall is still present. A fall on the ice generates more force into the nervous system than one can imagine. With the tailbone being the rudder of the spine, if it is not moving properly it can immobilize the sacrum and pelvis. The mobility of the entire spine can be compromised as well as the head and the bones of the head. From an osteopathic perspective, assessment and treatment start from the ground up. Gently pulling both legs to feel into the fascia of the legs and pelvis assesses tension and alignment. The hips and pelvis will give the first clues as to where to start. With this type of fall, the pelvis, the tailbone, sacrum and hip joints must be properly aligned for full range of motion; healthy mobility and alignment of the legs and all of the spine. The spinal alignment directly affects the posture of the head and the mobility of the head bones. When the muscles in the pelvic area are assessed and the bones aligned, tension in this area is decreased. These muscles are reassessed individually for trigger points attending to the burning in the buttocks, insuring proper posture and support for the rest of the spine. Checking each vertebra in the lumbar thoracic and cervical spine, following the trail of shock that shot into the spine at impact one vertebrae on top of the other is the next phase of treatment. Finally the craniosacral system itself is attended to in a most subtle way. There are small motions that conduct the flow of blood, lymph and cerebral spinal fluid to the whole system including the brain.The shock in the system can now be addressed as alignment is restored. Lengthening of the tissues deep inside this system called the dural tube would be a finishing touch. Home stretches of the piriformis muscle, restoration of spinal extension will help you to keep this area open and free for proper shock absorption. This protocol has been effective in alleviating these symptoms you describe, which are frequently associated with a fall. Symptoms of burning and headaches may disappear with a few treatments as the shock to your system is addressed

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his dish came about because I was craving chickpeas (Don’t judge, they’re my desert island food—I really love chickpeas.) and I was thinking about British chef April Bloomfield’s Lemon Caper Dressing, an extraordinarily lemony dressing that makes your mouth pucker in the most wonderful way. The perfect scrap to marry those two thoughts had to be broccoli stems: They provide a complementary flavor, are an excellent vehicle for soaking up the lemony dressing, and I just love how little broccoli stem coins look mixed in with the chickpeas. (What can I say, they’re cute!) Makes appetizers for a small crowd or a single slice of toast each for 3 or 4 1. Remove the tough outermost layer of the broccoli stems, reserving any leaves. I like to use a paring knife to get it started and then I just peel it away. Once it’s all peeled, chop the broccoli into roughly chickpea-size pieces.

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2. Heat 1/3 cup olive oil in a medium-size saucepan over medium heat. Add the broccoli. If the pieces aren’t fully covered, add the remaining olive oil. Cook until nearly tender, about 5 minutes, depending on the size of your pieces. 3. Add the chickpeas, 3 tablespoons of the lemon juice, and the salt. Cook until the broccoli is fully cooked, but not yet turning to mush, another minute or two, and remove from the heat. Add the broccoli leaves and stir, so that they wilt. Taste and adjust, adding the additional tablespoon of lemon juice or more salt if necessary.

In 85 innovative recipes, Lindsay-Jean Hard— who writes the “Cooking with Scraps” column for Food52—shows just how delicious and surprising the all-too-often-discarded parts of food can be, transforming what might be considered trash into culinary treasure. Here’s how to put those seeds, stems, tops, rinds to good use for more delicious (and more frugal) cooking: Carrot greens—bright, fresh, and packed with flavor—make a zesty pesto. Water from canned beans behaves just like egg whites, perfect for vegan mayonnaise that even non-vegans will love. And serve broccoli stems olive-oil poached on lemony ricotta toast. It’s pure food genius, all the while critically reducing waste one dish at a time.

4. Meanwhile, toast the bread slices in a toaster (or on a sheet pan under the broiler). 5. Spread some ricotta cheese on each piece of toast (I like a nice thick layer) and then top each one with some of the broccoli and chickpea mixture. Drizzle with olive oil and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, if desired. If you’re making appetizers, minimize the amount of olive oil you include, but if people have the option of using a knife and fork, you can be more generous with the drizzle. Note: Consider saving the chickpea liquid, also known as aquafaba. You can use it in recipes like brownies and mayonnaise, found on pages 9 and 11 in the book.

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For some dishes (like hummus, page 109 in the book, I think it makes a big difference to start with dried chickpeas. For others, like this one, canned chickpeas will work just fine, as long as they’re good ones-hard, mealy chickpeas can ruin a dish. I like to use Goya.

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Lemony Olive Oil–Poached Broccoli Stems and Chickpeas on Ricotta Toast Stems (large and small) and leaves from 2 heads broccoli 1⁄3 to 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt Thick slices of crusty bread (use a baguette if you’re making this as an appetizer, or 3 or 4 slices from a larger artisanal loaf like sourdough if you’re serving it to a few) 1 container (16 ounces) ricotta cheese (you won’t use all of it, but the amount you’ll need will vary depending on whether you’re making this for a few or many) Red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)

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Small knob of unsalted butter 8 large eggs 1/3 cup liquid (or liquid-ish) dairy (plain yogurt, sour cream, milk, and so on—see headnote) 2/3 cup shredded or crumbled cheese

Frittatas are one of my go-to weeknight dinners. This dish comes together quickly, is easier than quiche (no need to make a crust), and this version is less finicky than a stovetop frittata (you’re not moving the eggs around at all; the oven does all the work). Plus it makes use of any straggler cooked or raw vegetables and nubs of cheese you have lingering in the refrigerator.

Important: If you have only nonfat dairy in the house, skip the 1⁄3 cup dairy! A fat-free option won’t do anything for your frittata in terms of flavor or texture, so it’s better to omit it entirely.

1/2 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt Freshly ground black pepper Up to 3 cups roughly chopped vegetables of your choice (see Note) Extra virgin olive oil (see Note) 1. reheat the oven to 350°F. 2. Grease a 9-inch pie pan or oven-safe skillet with the butter. 3. lace the eggs, your choice of dairy, and the cheese in a medium-size bowl. Whisk together and add the salt and as much pepper as you’d like. 4. Scatter the vegetables in the pie plate and then pour the egg mixture over the top. Bake until the eggs are just set, 15 to 20 minutes. Note that the top won’t brown, which I prefer, but if you’d like a toasty top layer, pop the baked frittata under the broiler for a moment. Note: You can use any combination of cooked and raw vegetables here, just be sure to sauté any raw veggies in a bit of olive oil or butter first. They should be fully cooked before you add them in Step 4.

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