Do you spend much time in your kitchen?

Is it a place you enjoy creating special memories and mouthwatering meals?

Or is it daunting and unfamiliar… leaving you feeling intimidated and lost?

I see it as a wonderful space to explore new talents and flavors, invite people to gather, and practice self-care through conscious cooking and nutrition. This blog post is all about helping you embrace the benefits of cooking at home! I’m sharing 15 reasons home-cooked meals enhance your health in every area: body, mind, and soul.

Plus, I have two free recipes for you from my cookbook, Elena’s Recipes Rx! This cookbook has all the tools you need to accomplish an effective detox at home. The recipes are so delicious, you won’t feel like you’re missing out on anything.

I like to think about health in terms of the whole self because everything is connected. If body, mind, or soul is out of balance, our wellbeing reflects the internal chaos. It is important to...

The Benefits of Fennel and Rose Hips

There’s something so special to me about the ease of a July evening, preparing a delicious meal with a loved one as the summer sun sets and the air cools. The fragrance of night blooming jasmine blesses my senses through a window as I chop, toss, and season with some of my favorite cello pieces playing in the background. I might steal a dance with my co-chef in between recipe steps.

It’s truly blissful to be fully present in the moment and indulge all of the senses. I’ve been really enjoying exploring new flavors this summer and wanted to share two delicious, nourishing summer recipes with you! I also have a special announcement about a brand new course I’m offering to help you connect to your senses so you can feel more joy in each moment.

Who doesn’t love a crisp, fresh summer salad and a refreshing glass of iced tea to beat the heat? The two recipes I’m sharing with you are so colorful, tasty, and hydrating....