by Martha Kester | Jun 23, 2025 | Articles
In 2008, I was 30 and alone.I had just finished grad school, was struggling to find a teaching job, and was working part-time at Sylvan Learning Center. I spent my spare time volunteering at the animal shelter, gently petting the sick cats. Loneliness crept in...
by Martha Kester | May 23, 2025 | All Recipes
I made this last week and it was extremely delicious and very colorful. “It is quick, easy, filled with plenty of veggies, and has a delcious homemade sauce!” We added it over quinoa but you could add it over rice. I hope you enjoy this dish as much as...
by Martha Kester | May 23, 2025 | All Recipes
I made this salad last night and it was amazing! One of those meals I was sad to see end. Luckily, it makes enough for two nights. This recipe calls for Tamari which I learned about. I used almond slivers instead of regular almonds and I didn’t put...
by Martha Kester | May 16, 2025 | Articles
I was first diagnosed with Hashimoto’s somewhere around 2012 to 2014. At the time, I was a full-time teacher—stressed out, running on very little sleep, and still navigating my recovery from an eating disorder I battled in my mid to late 20s. Looking back, it...
by Martha Kester | May 10, 2025 | All Recipes
“This vibrant take on Broccoli Salad is packed with crunchy vegetables, sweet Medjool dates, and toasted almonds, all tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing with toasty coriander and tangy sumac.” Enjoy this recipe from The Mediterranean...
