Holiday season is in full swing. We had three more holiday parties this weekend and although they were lovely, I am craving healthier food and some exercise.
We have had some very unseasonable weather in Ohio. The temperature reached 70 degrees this weekend. I am hoping to get a couple of walks in this week before the cold weather is back.
I am also planning a week of healthy meals before we hit another round of holiday celebrations. The French Lentil & Vegetable Salad below sounds delicious. Enjoy that and my other Worthy Reads for this week.
80 Years Of Christmas At The White House
Head on over to Town and Country Magazine to view some of our Presidents celebrating Christmas.
Nail Polish Alert
My friend Sherry from Elite Physiques shared an article on her blog about toxic nail polish. The article says that the chemical TPHP in some polishes can potentially have some serious side effects.
Many of my favorite nail polish brands were on the list. A bit scary since I have been using nail polish since I was a teenager. It was an eye opener for me and an excuse to go out and buy a different brand and in some new colors! Here’s a link for 7 Nontoxic Nail Polish Brands.
Room of the Week
The gals at Design Chic never disappoint! They have a great eye for beautiful design and this dining room by Alessandra Branca is no exception. It’s beautifully decorated for the holidays. Read their post for more inspirational photos.
Recipe of the Week
This French Lentil & Vegetable Salad from Shira and her blog In Pursuit of More looks so delicious. Since I am craving healthier, lighter fare in between all of the holiday festivities, this is on my menu this week.
A Guide for Cooking and Baking Substitutes
The chart This for That found on Buzz Feed may come in handy during your holiday baking if you don’t have a specific ingredient. Thanksgiving week I realized my corn syrup was out of date. I didn’t know there was a substitute for it. The chart also has come cooking substitutions.
Thanks for stopping by. Have a fabulous week.
Hi Elaine, thank you for sharing my post and I’m glad you are changing the polish you are using for a less toxic polish. I also love the “this for that”. I have to look it up every time but now it’s in one place. Thank you!
This salad looks delicious and I bet it even taste better. Thank you soooo much for the This and That chart. I will print one
and add to my recipe box. I know it will come in handy now and in the future.
Yikes I had no idea about the nail polish. That lentil and vegetable salad looks beautiful and delicious!