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Kelsi Karpinski

Simple Spring Orange Buttermilk Cupcakes

by Kelsi Karpinski

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes (plus cooling) Total Time: 1 hour Serves: 9 Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter, salted 1/3 cup packed brown sugar ¼ cup sugar blend 1 teaspoon grated orange zest 1 large egg, room temperature… Continue Reading →

Staying Safe in the Garden This Spring

by Kelsi Karpinski

Spring has sprung. With sunnier skies and warmer weather ahead, many of us might be eager to return to a beloved seasonal hobby: gardening. As exciting as it is to begin planting and growing again, working in the garden can… Continue Reading →

Fresh Spring Pasta Primavera

by Kelsi Karpinski

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients 2 cups whole-grain penne pasta ½ cup sliced onion ½ cup julienned green or sweet red pepper 2 teaspoons olive oil ½ cup sliced zucchini… Continue Reading →

Coping Strategies for American Heart Month

by Kelsi Karpinski

Heart disease is one of the biggest health concerns we will face in our lifetime. In 2021, one in five deaths in America were the result of heart disease. It also presents an especially difficult problem because it often develops… Continue Reading →

Prevent the Spread of Illness With Healthy Measures This Winter

by Kelsi Karpinski

The snow is falling, the air has that distinct January chill… and everyone is sniffling. It’s that time of year again: Though certain factors fluctuate from year to year, the peak of flu season tends to occur between the months… Continue Reading →

November Gratitude Challenge

by Kelsi Karpinski

A Month of Gratitude Gratitude is one of the most powerful positive emotions that we can both express and receive. This November, give our Gratitude Challenge calendar a try to focus on making gratitude a priority each day.    … Continue Reading →

A Virtuous Life Is a Healthy One

by Kelsi Karpinski

Aristotle’s conception of happiness and well-being depended on one’s adherence to a life in accord with virtue. In the time since, nearly all philosophical, religious, and cultural traditions have believed some version of character or virtue to be at the… Continue Reading →

Cozy Autumn Caramel Apple Cookies

by Kelsi Karpinski

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 25 minutes Serves: 18 Ingredients 1 cup packed light brown sugar ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups white whole-wheat flour… Continue Reading →

Veggie-Filled Breakfast Frittata

by Kelsi Karpinski

This egg dish is packed with veggies and perfect for an on-the-go breakfast that you can put together for yourself or your family in a pinch and enjoy hot or cold. Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 21 minutesTotal Time:… Continue Reading →

6 Mindful and Nutritious Snack Tips for Your Summer Road Trip

by Kelsi Karpinski

Road trips are sometimes the best way to travel. You have the freedom to make pit-stops, you can change up your route anytime you’d like, and you can pack your favorite food and drinks. With that said, it can also… Continue Reading →

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