2nd Edition:
Love & Happiness
Rumi, the 13th-century Persian poet, is one of the world’s most famous and well-read poets. His vision, words, and life continue to teach us to reach inner peace, happiness, and LOVE.
“Wherever you are, and whatever you do, be in love.”
– Jelaluddin Rumi
Read by Category
Must Reads
![Smoothie of the Moment](https://i0.wp.com/foodandwellnesssolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/food-first-beet-smoothie.jpg?resize=900%2C600&ssl=1)
Smoothie of the Moment
Beets are an earthy, aromatic, vibrant, and (versatile) vegetable. They also have an impressive nutritional profile, they are filled with essential vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds, many of which have medicinal properties.
![Indulgence](https://i0.wp.com/foodandwellnesssolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/lobster-kit-3.jpg?resize=900%2C494&ssl=1)
Indulgence
The best-tasting lobster comes from Maine. It’s the icy and deep Atlantic waters that make the meat sweeter than any other lobster in the world.
![Palette Pleasers](https://i0.wp.com/foodandwellnesssolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/fws-palette-pleasers-1.jpg?resize=900%2C600&ssl=1)
Palette Pleasers
Dinner in Hawaii: Beth & Hoyt on right, and their oldest son Hoyt III ('Trip') and girlfriend Liana. After raising not one, two, or three, but four boys - who are all now adult men - we check in on Beth & Hoyt as they seek a part-time retirement home. Thinking...
![WINE XO…for the Love of Wine](https://i0.wp.com/foodandwellnesssolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/wine-1.jpg?resize=900%2C600&ssl=1)
WINE XO…for the Love of Wine
Between the Friendsgiving(s) and the Thanksgiving(s), the post holiday brunches and dinners, the festive holiday soirees, the different office parties and networking events, and all the other unnamed gatherings, phew! I can see how it can become a busy (and boozy) couple of months!
Food First
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Wellness
Movement
I’ve been moving my entire life. I came up during a time when movement was a way of life for kids, and play was physical. No matter the weather, rain, sleet, or snow – we went out to play. Among other activities, we played Hide & Seek, Jump Rope, and rode our bikes.
Forest Bathing
By Liezel Lane Time spent in nature is good for us. On the heels of a recent article in the NY Times, and a feature in last year’s National Geographic, we ask our resident guru, Liezel Lane, exactly what is Forest Bathing? It’s something I simply do not get enough of;...
Tai Chi
The Yang style is the most popular and it consists of slow continuous, soft, and circular movements in a flowing form. To practice Tai Chi, you perform a series of postures or movements in a slow, graceful manner. Each posture flows into the next without pausing. All forms of Tai Chi include rhythmic patterns of movement that are coordinated with breathing.
Lifestyle
Many Ways of Giving Thanks
Trish Ahjel Roberts, author of 12 Steps to Mind-Blowing Happiness, shares her thoughts on the importance of giving thanks. Not just on November 25th, but every day of the year.
Sustain(Ability), Let’s Discuss Ethical Investments
Last month’s announcement of Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex’s, new role as “impact officers” at ethical fintech firm Ethic set off fireworks in financial markets heard around the world. We asked recently retired Certified Financial Planner designate, Jerome McKenzie*, a 30-year veteran in the finance industry to shed light on this news and what it can mean for you.
The French Laundry
It’s been a long hard year and we all deserve an indulgence; a reward for all of our hard work and perseverance. Our Editor gives you the low down on one of the food industry’s most acclaimed dining experiences: Thomas Keller’s French Laundry.
About F&WS
Food & Wellness Solutions is a digital media platform on a mission to shift the narrative around living a healthier lifestyle. Founded by Karen Harper and husband Oswald Morgan, our goal is to share our life experiences and perspectives in collaboration with friends, family, colleagues from across age, locales, space with a focus on all things food and wellness-related…
![about-1](https://i0.wp.com/foodandwellnesssolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/about-1.jpg?resize=900%2C800&ssl=1)