My Recent Work

Moscot Eyewear | Optique of Denver

This post was most recently updated on July 1st, 2017 Moscot has been around for 100 years for a reason, they
     simply have the BEST frames. Highest quality eyeglasses
   around, period. Highly recommend –Jordan S., reviewer
What does it take for a pushcart salesman of handmade eyeglasses to launch an eyewear company that has become one of the most world-treasured, iconic eyewear brands with the most loyal fan base in eyewear for a century?
Ask the Moscots this question and they will tell y...

Spicy Rigatoni - About a Mom

Vodka isn’t just something to make a cocktail with—it also makes a marinara sauce literally sparkle in the pan, on the plate, and in your mouth. And this Spicy Rigatoni glimmers and gleams with flavor.Vodka holds a special place in the hearts of many people, not for what it does for beverages so much as when added to dishes—especially red sauces, stews, and goulashes. Vodka dissipates when cooked, leaving behind its spirit, literally, just its ghost—and it’s not a scary ghost, but rather the pro...

Bucatini Carbonara - About a Mom

You will not believe the rich flavor of this delicious pasta dish until you taste it.Yesterday, my dear client, Jillian, who lives practically next door, called and said, “Rhonda, what’s that yummy dish called that you fixed us last week… you mentioned something like ‘pasta with holes in it’… Oh, it was so, so good.”I thought about this confusing clue as I flipped through the Rolodex of meals I fixed for her, little Harper, the wee twins, and her hubby, Ferf. It didn’t take me long to figure out...

Lentil Sloppy Joes (Vegan) - About a Mom

Lentils simmered with chili, maple, paprika, cumin, tomato and soy sauce make this meatless sloppy joe so delicious – you won’t miss the meat!What do vegan chefs and soul food chefs share in common? A deep knowledge of how to take vegetables and legumes and steep them in rich flavor. I’ve learned more about creating flavor from vegan and soul food chefs than I have any other chefs in the world. Why? Because it’s easy to make already flavorful ingredients taste good, like lobster, king crab, or c...
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Immune System Support with Essential Oils | NaturalHealth365

(NaturalHealth365) Okay, you’ve made an important (health) decision to eliminate hazardous, life-threatening chemicals found in too many personal care products and household cleaners.  No longer are you going to trust (or depend on) government “health” officials for healthy living advice.  That’s good, because they tend to always be in favor of corporate profits over public safety.
Here’s the good news: there are many (healthier) ways to clean countertops, put a scent on your body or “freshen up...
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Beauty Products Dangers Exposed | NaturalHealth365

(NaturalHealth365) Health and beauty products including shampoos, conditioners, makeup, and, most of all, fragrances of any kind are loaded with thousands of toxic chemicals, and America has banned only 9 of these from public use, even though 40 other countries have banned some 1,300 or more chemicals from their products.  Why?
Indeed, fragrances contain some of the most dangerous toxins to human health – and why use them, really, when there are healthy alternatives we can use to scent our homes...