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Deb and John Larabee
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Love the moment, love the dance, for life is but a moment and the dance a lifetime.  John Larabee

Simplicity (Part 1)

Greetings and Happy New Year to all of our Life by Larabee friends. So here we are again, at another New Year. Today, many people will set resolutions. Some may succeed, but many will abandon their well-intended goals before the end of March. I stopped setting resolutions years ago, preferring instead to live a few […]

Pesto

When I think of pesto, I think green, as in parsley, cilantro, and basil. Pesto is the ultimate Italian spread and another way to use fresh vegetables hiding in a refrigerator near you. A classic pesto might involve basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, and parmesan cheese, but if you are like us, you may […]

Broccolini

Broccolini has my vote for the most misunderstood vegetable. This lovely green leafy plant is often called baby broccoli, but here’s the kicker – it isn’t. Broccolini is in the same family as broccoli (brassica), but it is actually a cross between broccoli and Chinese gai lan (also known as Chinese broccoli). Compared to broccoli, […]

Delicate Mushroom Soup

I am always looking for new ways to add mushrooms to my diet. I use them in vegetable combinations and as garnishes. Packed with vitamins and minerals, mushrooms are a great addition to a healthy meal plan. I also love mushrooms in soup, and while most of my mushroom soups have a creamy texture, there […]

The Magical Bowl

There is a certain sacredness to a circle. In many traditions, the circle is where one finds inclusiveness, intimacy, and safety. Is it any wonder that the circle serves as the container for nourishment from round-plated specialties to Buddha bowls? Nourishment is a way to honor oneself and one’s life. The presence of food is […]

The Great Spaghetti Caper

Perhaps we felt sorry for Rhonda, or maybe we were impossibly devious children. All of us were expected to eat what was placed in front of us. We had no choice over the lunch menu or the amounts served. Poor Rhonda remained at the table more often than not, rarely eating more than a few […]