Marla Kaftan 2/14/24 Marla Kaftan 2/14/24

Oh What I Learned, 10 Years Later…

Every year I tell myself that I am going to write about my cancer, that I am going to share my story… and every year, I don’t do it. This year is different, this year is a milestone. Today I celebrate 10 years of being cancer free.

Marla Kaftan 6/1/23 Marla Kaftan 6/1/23

Time for a Shave, Shaved Asparagus Salad

Visiting farmer’s markets early in the season always are inspiring. They contain the buzz of spring produce, the bark of new puppies and the smell of sweet flowers. My creativity gets stimulated to head into the kitchen with the produce of nature’s moment. The bountiful asparagus caught my eye at the market this week.

Marla Kaftan 4/24/23 Marla Kaftan 4/24/23

You Already Possess All You Need to Be Genuinely Happy

These words resonate with me. They have ever since I first read them upon a kitschy piece of art with 2 glass stars, a tiny rolled note with an unknown message, and a few other good luck objects floating around inside its boxed frame.

Marla Kaftan 4/16/23 Marla Kaftan 4/16/23

The Umbrella Over My Head

I often imagine an umbrella over my head. I clearly see the triangular seams of this umbrella divided into different thoughts, concepts, ideas, emotions, and choices. My umbrella protects me from myself. It protects me from runaway thoughts and allows me to reframe my moments one notion at a time. I hold tightly the handle and breathe deeply when decisions of challenge come my way.

Marla Kaftan 3/23/23 Marla Kaftan 3/23/23

Dressing under Roasted Cabbage

Dressing on the bottom allows the cabbage to shine on the top. Whether it’s the simplicity of the roasted cabbage or the combination of flavors with the dressing, this one is bright and tasty.

Marla Kaftan 11/21/22 Marla Kaftan 11/21/22

One Less Decision

This time of year, really any time of year, we make SO MANY DECISIONS. From the moment we open our eyes until we close them at night, we are choosing choices. Some choices are of the yes/no variety and most of them are the infinite option kind. Finding ways to reduce the number of choices we make daily will reduce stress, create time and calm nerves.

Marla Kaftan 11/10/22 Marla Kaftan 11/10/22

Hot Soups are Fall Smoothies

During the summer months I find myself seeking a cool smoothie spun with berries, greens and lots of other nuts, seeds and healthy powders to quickly satisfy my craving for something healthy. Now as the leaves change colors and the temperatures drop, my desire for a cool smoothie subsides and I turn towards the fall version…HOT SOUP.