Living Well Essays
A deliciously steady way to move through the world
Living well begins in the quiet — the breath, the pause, the moment your spirit settles into something deliciously steady.
These essays explore nourishment, friendship, healing, and the art of living at a pace your soul can keep up with.
Some reflections live here on the website; others unfold more slowly on Substack, where I share deeper, season‑centered writing for readers who want to live with intention and ease.
A gentle invitation to stay rooted, restored, and fully alive.
Join me on Substack.
I hope to see you there, too.
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Most of us love our mothers. There may be a few outliers but for the most part, I like to
For years, my husband and I have tried to approach Lent with intention. Some seasons have felt steady; others have
About This Book: The Plant‑Based Pilgrimage Journal Lent has long been a season of reflection — a time to pause,
I started writing essays and blogs 15 years ago. My essays are now on Substack and I am writing an
2024 will be the 15th year without my dad. I don't wail out loud anymore on significant "Dad" days, but
Thanksgiving can be one of those holidays that can cause a great deal of stress. There can be difficult family
For plant-based lifestyles, beans are one of the primary ways to get fiber and protein. A half-cup of beans will
April is Earth Month and Earth Day is a day of action to test a change of behavior, commit, learn,
February is American Heart Month and although we (including me!) splurge and enjoy our chocolate and create sweets in alluring
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Lisa believes delicious living should feel doable — even joyful — whether you’re a seasoned home cook or someone who’s
Want to enjoy some Euro classic dishes but with a vegan flair? The Lightlife® faux chicken breast is for you.
Bon jour! We made it to Provence and back in October had a spectacular time. The weather was almost 100%
This page contains Amazon or other affiliate links for which I may receive a commission. There may be links to
This page contains Amazon or other affiliate links for which I may receive a commission. There may be links to
In 2022, I completed an extensive culinary writing project, the Food ELEVATED cookbook - 100 recipes for Colorful Cooking from
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It’s Valentine’s Day! We love our chocolate, our fun, sentimental, or frilly cards, and good times with our significant others
Preparing for retirement can be a daunting task. Most people are planning the financial part of retirement including how much
Being a grandparent is awesome. I totally get it now why there is such excitement about being a grandparent. There
