
Vegan General Tso Cauliflower & Mushrooms
General Tso Chicken is a popular dish on Chinese restaurant buffets and take out menus. This General Tso Cauliflower & Mushrooms is a healthier take on a take out stand by. Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 servings INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup low sodium vegetable stock 3 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp Asian chili sauce 1 tbsp cornstarch 2 tbsp peanut or vegetable oil 1 tsp sesame oil 1 medium cauliflower cored and cut into bite

Ladies on Literature
Just as Mother Nature’s blossoming beauties surrender to sleep beneath their blanket of snow, so we should take shelter this wintery time of year. Nestled hearthside with a good book, it’s time to celebrate the art of slowing down. And if you’re feeling particularly cold, cuddle beneath a cozy comforter, a fat glass of red in hand, and open up this honey of a novel. It will surely warm you. THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES by Sue Monk Kidd Spoiler Alert! This is a feel-good book. And

Relationships & Retirement
It’s the ultimate irony that when retirement comes, it might just be the most stressful time of a relationship. POPULAR MEDIA CAN PAINT RETIREMENT AS A ‘GOLDEN TIME’ FOR COUPLES AS THEY WALK DOWN IDYLLIC BEACHES, BUT THE REALITY IS, RETIREMENT IS THE TIME WHEN RELATIONSHIPS CAN FALTER OR CAN BE DEEPENED. Retirement can mean a cessation of work life; it can also be a time of financial worries, health problems, and a crossroads for personal growth, all of which can place a trem

Try this Honey Massage at Home
With so many beauty products and techniques promising a more radiant, youthful complexion, it can be difficult to know where to turn. Many cosmetics only target the surface of the skin, instead of getting to the underlying tissue and muscles which can really make a difference in your skin’s appearance. Would you bee-lieve something as easy as using honey along with a simple ancient massage technique could in fact deliver on the promise? First off, you will need about a teaspo

Cranberry Walnut Loaf
Cranberries and Walnuts combine beautifully in this easy to make, and delicious quick loaf. Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg zest of one orange 1 egg 1 cup milk (I used almond) 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 cup fresh cranberries 1/2 cup toasted walnuts INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 350° Lightly grease a 9x5 loaf pan, or use a non stick pan. In a large bowl, combine fl

Key Business Agreements, Managing Risk and Planning for Retirement
What is it about your business that makes it successful? For many, it is key business contracts that are the source revenue and value. Well defined contractual relationships are important for business stability and capturing the value of your hard work, both now and when you decide it is time to sell your business. Every once in a while it is a good idea to dust off copies of your major contracts and take a look at them to see what they say. What is considered a major contra

Time to Travel?
ANTICIPATING YOUR UPCOMING VACATION IS AS CLOSE AS YOU’LL GET TO THE FEELING OF KIDS WAITING FOR SANTA. Whether you’re travelling with a partner, a group of friends or alone, the opportunity to discover new sights and meet new people or perhaps dip your toes in the ocean, all adds up to an exciting adventure. And, as with any adventures, a little pre-planning goes a long way. What do you want to experience: culture, good food, beaches, sports, wildlife? Local travel expert B