I credit my current evolution as a therapist to a moment in February of 2006 when I found the latest issue of Time in my mail drawer at work and read these words, “Before he was an accomplished psychologist, Steven… Continue Reading
Married or single, when I think of Valentine’s Day, my mind still goes to romantic dinners. As you may recall, last week I said you had plenty of time for Valentine’s Day food preparation. I shared a fondue recipe from… Continue Reading
In all my years as a practicing psychologist, I have learned repeatedly that one of the strongest motivations driving human behavior is our need for control. When I work with clients, one of the many measures I am mentally assessing… Continue Reading
Oh, Valentine’s Day. You look so innocent – all hearts and flowers, sweetness and lace. It’s unfortunate that such a seemingly simple day of love, friendship and affection has grown into a Godzilla-sized emotional super-power day of extremes. It can… Continue Reading
I almost forgot that Sunday is Super Bowl. Don’t ask me who’s playing. And although I know nothing about football, I do know that food plays a big part in Super Bowl Sunday, especially at Super Bowl parties. I was… Continue Reading
My original headline was, “My Fantasy: Chopped!” But, as the headline suggests, it would be a highly unrealistic dream for me to be a contestant on “Chopped“, the Food Network program over which I’m pretty much obsessed. Even so, I’m… Continue Reading
New Year’s advice about de-cluttering, such as given this week by designer Shelly Shivley, also applies to the kitchen. By the year’s end, my freezers (one in the garage, one attached to my refrigerator) are packed with food items I… Continue Reading
Oh, how I want to like Brussels sprouts, for so many reasons. For one thing, they’re one of the most nutritious foods we can eat. Â And, for another reason – perhaps not as importantly – Â they’re a darn cute food,… Continue Reading
It’s Christmas. I don’t know about you, but by the time Christmas comes, even I’m cooked out, and crave something simple that doesn’t require a trip to the store. Plus, I lean toward dishes that use leftovers. Case in point… Continue Reading
Thursday afternoon I drove down Cypress Avenue and observed, as I have many times, Â the biggest seasonal sight in that part of town: Â the inflated King-Kong-sized filthy Santa on Hartnell Avenue. There Big Dirty Santa stood, as he does each… Continue Reading
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