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Red, Red Wine Vinegar

By Cindy Thompson, MS, NBC-HWC | Trimazing! Health & Lifestyle Coaching / December 31, 2019 /

So I’m going to totally date myself here! Like many of you, I remember that first drive in my car all by myself after getting my drivers license on my…

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Red Curry Pumpkin Soup

By Cindy Thompson, MS, NBC-HWC | Trimazing! Health & Lifestyle Coaching / December 24, 2019 /

Nothing beats a steamy hot bowl of soup on a cold winter’s night! We love soup here at the Lakehouse and I’m always looking to use seasonal vegetables in our…

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Skip Resolutions—Make SMARTER Goals!

By Cindy Thompson, MS, NBC-HWC | Trimazing! Health & Lifestyle Coaching / December 17, 2019 /

It’s getting toward the end of the year when people start reflecting upon the past year and thinking about their intentions for the next. About half of people in the…

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My Favorite Things

By Cindy Thompson, MS, NBC-HWC | Trimazing! Health & Lifestyle Coaching / November 26, 2019 /

. . Now I’m no Oprah, but I am often asked what my favorite things for plant-based cooking and zero waste are. Being zero waste I don’t often recommend going…

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Food Expiration Dates

By Cindy Thompson, MS, NBC-HWC | Trimazing! Health & Lifestyle Coaching / November 19, 2019 /

Nutrition labels aren’t the only confusing thing on food packaging. In Just the Facts, Ma’am, we went over what terms like “Whole Grain,” “Lite,” and “Zero Trans Fat” really meant,…

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Sourdough Breadmaking at The Bread Lab & Make a Sourdough Starter!

By Cindy Thompson, MS, NBC-HWC | Trimazing! Health & Lifestyle Coaching / October 29, 2019 /

As a cooking instructor, it’s always fun to go take a cooking class to pick up some new skills! I’ve been struggling with teaching myself how to make sourdough bread…

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Canning Dried Beans

By Cindy Thompson, MS, NBC-HWC | Trimazing! Health & Lifestyle Coaching / October 1, 2019 /

Beans are a mainstay in the Trimazing! household. Not only are they delicious, but they contain a lot of protein and beneficial phytonutrients. Dried beans are terrific for promoting a…

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Build a Fairy Door

By Cindy Thompson, MS, NBC-HWC | Trimazing! Health & Lifestyle Coaching / September 17, 2019 /

Last week I shared our Fairy Garden with you. This week, I’m going to show you how to make your own Fairy Door, which is often the centerpiece of a…

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Fairy Gardens

By Cindy Thompson, MS, NBC-HWC | Trimazing! Health & Lifestyle Coaching / September 10, 2019 /

We started a fairy garden several years ago for the grandkids. It all began after we’d asked the oldest granddaughter if she’d made a wish for her birthday and she…

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Real Men Eat Vegan Quiche & Waffled Potatoes

By Cindy Thompson, MS, NBC-HWC | Trimazing! Health & Lifestyle Coaching / August 31, 2019 /

Well it’s the last day of VeganMoFo19. It’s been so much fun and so inspiring to see everything everyone posted. There is such creativity and amazing work being done. I…

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