Things We Love: For Hot Flashes
I love these products. They have helped alleviate the misery of the hot flashes that I get from my medication. If you are going to have to deal with this condition for some time, you have to…
The Art of the “Mocktail”
For a girl who loves the occasional glass of wine or margaritas with the ladies, the idea that I could not drink alcohol for months, even years, was hard to swallow (gulp). During chemo, I was not to drink…
Git Yer Turkey On with Gerrard – MNU’s Music Editor, November Playlist
Hey all of you turkeys out there. It's that time of the month, when our own little pilgrim shares his favorite tunes for wining and dining as we head into the holiday season. So keep this playlist on the…
Cauliflower Puree
This is a simple dish that is a great substitute for mashed potatoes. Cauliflower is a great cruciferous vegetable and a cancer fighter. It’s also full of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. Try it, we promise you…
Reshaping Your Menu – PART TWO *Lunch*
Part Two in our five part series… The first part of our series focused on breakfast. This time we will concentrate on lunch. I find it particularly helpful to make a few things on the weekends that I…
Sultry Sangria-Lite
My genius husband came up with a few alcohol-free cocktails for me when I was having treatment. They are still my go-to on most days. This one is my most favorite. It's tangy and sweet and it sure helps…
Downward Dog – Healing Through Yoga, Part One
What helps our bodies to recover from their place of trauma and move to healing? We all know that physical exercise is the best thing next to eating right that we can do for ourselves, but what type…
At Home on the Flip Side: Tales from The Reluctant Hobokenite
Hello friends! Please meet Christine Berardi, our contributing Food Editor at MNU. I first met Christine at (where else??) a dinner party at the home of our mutual friends, the Doe's. I was a friend of Andy, she…
Things We Love – MNU’s Love List
THINGS WE ARE LOVING RIGHT NOW From time to time, we’ll share with you all of the great things that are interesting to us right now. We hope you will find something that makes your life…