Category Archives: Healthy Living

Martini Time Show at the M Resort

My friend Crystal won 4 tickets to Martini Time with Chef Tina Martini, a live cooking show at the M Resort in Las Vegas. Lucky for me, I was one of the three friends she chose to invite. I have … Continue reading

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Rose Regatta Dragon Boat Festival at Lake Las Vegas

Today was the 2nd Annual Rose Regatta Dragon Boat Festival at Lake Las Vegas to benefit breast cancer services for uninsured women and men at St. Rose Dominican Hospitals. Sixty teams competed this year. While many were from right here in Southern Nevada, … Continue reading

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Bet on the Farm – Vegas Farmers’ Market

Last week, I wrote about my desire to eat more locally produced foods. Difficult as this is living in the Las Vegas valley, I do believe it is possible. Today my parents and I checked out the local Bet on … Continue reading

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Pick-Your-Own Produce at Gilcrease Orchard

Lately, I have become increasingly interested in eating locally produced foods, something that is a bit difficult when you live in the middle of the desert. I have been to a few farmers’ markets in town, and have walked away … Continue reading

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Peach Fest Part 1: Peach-Whole Wheat Muffins

My cousin gave about 3 dozen peaches today. I was super excited because it is so rare to find local produce that’s grown in the middle of the desert. The peaches were ripe, so I needed to figure out a … Continue reading

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