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The Everything Guide to the MIND Diet GIVEAWAY!

My new cookbook, The Everything Guide to the MIND Diet, is now available for sale. But before you buy a copy, enter to win one – for FREE!!

The Everything Guide to the MIND Diet contains 200 delicious recipes. From breakfast favorites like homemade sausage (including a brand-new VEGAN version!) to decadent desserts (like my all-time favorite brownies), this book has something for everyone. Most importantly, these recipes were created to be easy and pleasurable, to encourage all of us to preserve and promote best health through nature’s greatest medicine – FOOD!

I’m thrilled to offer a signed copy to one lucky reader – for FREE!!  To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment below letting me know you’d love to win!

The lucky winner will be chosen at random this upcoming Saturday, October 22, 2016, and announced here and on Facebook. Only one entry necessary per person. No residency restrictions apply.

Wishing you all much health, happiness, and the very BEST of luck!  Christy

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43 Responses to The Everything Guide to the MIND Diet GIVEAWAY!

  1. lynsay says:

    Looking forward to checking out your new book

  2. I’d love to win a signed copy of your latest book. Hard to find good low sodium recipes and yours are my go to for something new and tasty. Thanks!

  3. Mary B says:

    Cant wait to see your new recipes. Loving all the ones you already have.

  4. Jeff Tate says:

    I love your recipes. Everyone needs to be cooking low sodium. Thank you

  5. Evelyn says:

    My sister has Menier’s. I’d love a cookbook to be able to prepare meals that she could eat.

  6. Denise Cote says:

    I love your website and your recipes are amazing! Thank you for putting in all the hard work us!!

  7. Susanne says:

    Would love to win your cookbook! I like all the great recipes you already have out!

  8. Barbara says:

    Heart-healthy, reduction of Meniere’s symptoms and delicious? What a combo! Would love to win this cookbook and offer my family some more tasty low sodium meal options.

  9. Brett says:

    Here’s my entry for a copy of your new recipe book. The possibility of getting sausage back into my life? Priceless!

  10. Rosa says:

    Looking forward to seeing the recipes you have included in the cookbook!

  11. Jen Renee says:

    Looking forward to using your new cookbook! Can’t wait to see the recipes and give them a try! Thanks for the opportunity!

  12. I’ve been eating so unhealthy for so many years now, I’d love a copy of your cook book to be able to create nourishing meals for me and my family. Thanks Christy!

  13. Laurie says:

    I’d love a copy of your new book. Your recipes help me offer my husband- the heart attack survivor- and myself healthy delicious meals.

  14. sassygirl says:

    love your blog and the recipes are delish!
    would be tickled to win a copy of your book!

  15. My hubby just had open heart surgery. I need to find tasty but healthy recipes. I would love to win a copy of your new book.

  16. Phyllis Phipps says:

    What a great book!!

  17. Catherine France says:

    I would appreciate winning!

  18. Terri says:

    Congrats on your new book. Love your recipes! Can’t wait to get a copy of this. Winning a signed copy would be the best! :)

  19. Liz says:

    Sure hope I’m the lucky winner of your new cookbook.

  20. Mary Cole says:

    I’d love a copy of your new cookbook!!

  21. Christina P. says:

    Thank you for giving one of us a chance to win a copy of your new book for free. I really look forward to getting a copy the includes vegan dishes. I only receive social security monthly. Winning a copy would mean a lot to me. Otherwise, it will take a good while for me to purchase it. Blessings, Christina

  22. Pat says:

    Your cookbooks are wonderful! Would LOVE to win the new one!

  23. Margaret Kronberg says:

    Excied about your new book! Hoping to add it to my collection of your other books. Endless yummy eating :)

  24. Jeanne says:

    I cannot wait to see your newest cookbook! I would LOVE to be the lucky one to win it!

  25. John harker says:

    Looking forward to reading the new book. We have really enjoyed all your previous books.

  26. Kathleen Halvey says:

    khalveyvt your cookbooks and website recipes have eased my journey into low-sodium life. Your book would have a place of honor in my kitchen.

  27. Susan DiMauro says:

    So exciting! Best of luck to you! Your book sounds fantastic! Xoxo

  28. Steph says:

    Me! I want to win!!

  29. Rachel J. says:

    Thanks for the chance, would love to win!

  30. MaryEllen Good says:

    Would love new cookbook, all your recipes are great, I am sure these are too!

  31. Jenn Gumble says:

    This would be awesome!! And SIGNED, too?!

  32. Lynette says:

    I would love to win your new cookbook, Love your recipes! <3

  33. Gabby says:

    Looking forward to winning your new cookbook. Would love to add it to my cookbook library.

  34. Laura Renauld says:

    Please enter me to win your new book. I’m very interested in exploring the connection of health and food. :)

  35. Linda says:

    Got into the world of low-sodium when my husband became ill. We found you and we have been enjoying your recipes-healthy and delicious- and your blog- Thank you! -there IS life after low sodium eating. I would love to win your new cookbook. :)

  36. Brenda says:

    Pick me! Pick me! Pick me!

  37. Debbie Salem says:

    Would LOVE to win a copy of you your new book! Your recipes always look appetizing and I look forward to making them!

  38. The Dab Queen says:

    Anticipating using your new cookbook! Hopefully we will cross paths again soon my beautiful friend.

  39. Janet says:

    I just found your blog and am interested in reading more about healthy eating.

  40. Peg Gowen says:

    I tried your rye bread with caraway seeds and is wonderful.. I have toasted and it even better. Thank you. I would love to wind your new book as I am struggling to get a hold of this sodium thing.

  41. Christy says:

    Good morning, everyone!

    The random lucky winner of The Everthing Guide to the MIND Diet is… comment #13 – LAURIE!

    Congratulations, Laurie! And many thanks to all who entered!

    Wishing you all the very best,

  42. Caitlin says:

    I’ve been anxiously awaiting this… and it’s here already! Wow, that was fast! Congratulations! And I would like to officially throw my hat in the ring…. ;-)

    By the way, the Basque potatoes and the zesty pasta salad have been HUGE hits… and those lemon cookies! Bake ‘em for a function & was told by some they were the BEST cookie they’d ever had! Thanks so much! I look forward to making more delectable salt-free dishes. :)

    • Christy says:

      Aww Caitlin, that’s awesome to hear!!!

      I’m so sorry but the giveaway is over.. I mailed the lucky winner her cookbook today. If you’re interested in buying a book (no pressure) I’m selling signed copies via eBay_HERE. If you’re interested, but can’t afford $15, you can always just do a “best offer” instead. I’d love to send you a book!

      XO Christy

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How to Throw an End of Summer Soiree

The end of summer needs a stylish send off.  The temperatures are starting to drop, kids have headed back to school, and it’s just necessary that there’s one more summer soiree to show off your tan while it is still intact.

Are you ready to throw a soiree of your own? First things first, let’s think about all of the fun things summer means to you.  For me, summer is a time of diving for sandollars, endless beach days, cool, refreshing drinks, lightening bug catching, a watermelon that gets devoured in a few hot minutes, BBQ’s, midnight swims, and fresh summer salads.  Then let’s pull a few favorites to incorporate into a party.  Invite your friends over for a few of these activities and summer-inspired eats and soak up that last bit of sun-kissed fun.  Let your invitations be inspired by all that summer means to you.  It’s the first impression to the party, and will set the tone.  Shannon Kirsten Illustration made gorgeous hand-painted invitations with watercolor accents.

I designed this party inspired by my mother’s chinoiserie vases.  Along with the deep blue, we mixed in some mint, gold and a few pops of color.  The floral designer, Jennifer Aquilia, painted a few fillers with gold, and made gorgeous arrangements of garden roses, anemones and ranunculus.  Whether you do the florals yourself or have a professional take care of them, fresh flowers are a must for any party.  A simple menu of BBQ, watermelon mojitos and a summer salad needs a fabulously delicious ending.  The Short Giraffe provided fruit tarts, mint-inspired cookies, and an exposed cake that left everyone wanting just one more slice.  Top it all off with an evening of watermelon mojitos and seasonal summer ale.  Most of all, get a bit childish and engage in some of the fun you had when you were a carefree kid in the summer.

Stationary Suite + Calligraphy: Grasshoppers & Gardenias
Banner: Paper Please
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Blue plates, bowls, gold urchins:  Shop Furbish
Quartz votives:  Design Darling
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We know. You've already divided yourself into Team Ash and Team Puck. And we've heard your cries. "What about Team Meghan and Team Grimalkin?"

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Ayanami Faerudo said...

Love 'em!

Anaiz said...

These buttons are awesome, nice to see Meghan and Grim represented :):)

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TEAM GRIM!CATS ARE AWESOME,HANDSDOWN! If their wasn't a team grim or a team meghan, I would be on team ash:D

Maegan Emily Athena Farrow said...

I feel really sorry for Puck, but if there was no team Meghan or Grimalkin, then ASH!!!! But since there is Meghan I choose her, cause my name is Maegan!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Team Meghan all the way!!!! She's overcome evil monarchs, lost love,and death to become the Iron Queen. While I am team Ash over Team Puck Meghan is my favorite.

Savannah said...

Sorry Puck! You know I love you! But I love Ash WAY more. So,Team Ash it is.

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Kitakore Koenji: Dog, ilil, Garter

One of THE hippest conglomeration of Tokyo designer’s dens is the Kitakore Building in Koenji, housing Dog, ilil, Garter, Southpaw (ex-Nincompoop Capacity) and more.

Not the flashy, extravagant, “I’m so money” kind of fashion stores you see lining Omotesando; oh no.  This is cutting edge punk, futuristic, amazingly quirky fashion, as sought out by the likes of Lady Gaga, and worn by the hipsters gracing the pages of street fashion bibles Fashion Snap, Tokyo Street Fashion, Japanese Streets etc.

Though not far from Koenji Station, you could easily walk past Kitakore. There is no advertising campaign about the venue and it is not well known by the average shopper.  In fact, a few years ago when I asked my Japanese goth friends to take me there, they didn’t  know of it!  Mind you, fashionistas and fashion bloggers do; there are more and more posts (like this one) extolling the virtues of the place, so it can no longer really be called “secret”. But mainstream it is not.

Even armed with a map this time around, I had to wander a bit before finding it. On the way I saw some wonderful buildings like this old style house:

Traditional Japanese house in Koenji

If you know to look for a puffer-jacketed mannequin out the front, and if you know the heavily-spiked punk jackets Dog is known for, then you will know Kitakore when you see this:

studded punk jackets in Kitakore Dog shopfront

Walk down the block a little and you can see the signs of the stores:

Kitakore, Garter, Dog, ili

The Garter entrance (below left) is one entrance, or on the main drag next to the stairwell to Southpaw (below right) is the more hidden entrance into the bowels of the building itself:

Garter Kitakore Koenji Kitakore building, stairs to Nincompoop Capacity

From the hidden entrance you walk downstairs, not even sure you should be going there, due to lack of signage. But keep going and you will stumble onto Dog and ilil, much whiter and lighter on the inside than you expect from the outside. (For a FANTASTIC 360 degree view check this site out)

DOG secret store Koenji Dog Kitakore Koenji

LOVE the bright blue leather heavily-studded jacket you can just see hanging on the door in the middle of this pic:

Dog store  Kitakore Koenji

Before even setting eyes on the fashion, the fantastical interiors grab your attention, especially in the case of the store ilil. I found myself very at home with the quirky eyeballs, strange anatomical/taxidermy items and general zaniness.

ilil in Kitakore Koenji

ilil kitakore mannequin

ili koenji anatomical model

ili koenji kitakore

There ARE actually great jackets & other items to buy; it’s just hard to focus when so much else is going on visually 😉

ilil fashion Koenji Kitakore

I chatted to ilil owner Rachel while I walked around, who remembered Nadia & Cami of Di$count fondly, with whom the Kitakore designers did a collaboration a while back. See “Kita-kore Magik!” for more on that. Rachel, like the other Kitakore peeps, actually designs/creates/repurposes the fashion in a tiny little workspace at the back of the store. I love how Cami of Di$count put it:

It’s a whole experience seeing how the designers make so much from so little. The term ‘hole in the wall’ is pretty much spot on. Even in such a tiny space, the character and passion is overflowing – it’s such an electrifying little building!

Rachel and I chatted upcoming Halloween parties/clubs, but Rachel confided she was being alcohol and late night-free at the mo’, due to training for an upcoming marathon. How refreshingly non-rock n roll!  Ya see kids You can still be at the forefront of sub-cultural fashion and still have a healthy lifestyle :) Anyways, a few more photies before we head off; don’tcha just love the helmet adorned in “gold leaf” from Moet cork wrappers?? Totally inventive.

 Moet helmet, ilil Koenji

Looking out the window just above the jackets rail, I could see that sadly, the gelato coloured lounge setting was no longer present n the rooftop :(  See my post “Cool places in Shimokita and Koenji” for pics and more from my July 2010 visit.

No visit is complete without a troop upstairs to Southpaw, formerly known as Nicompoop Capacity. Honestly, the fashion isn’t my style at all, and it seems ever so slightly daggy secondhand stuff – but my aesthetic isn’t the same as that of japanese vintage-hipster-kids, so what do i know? Frankly, the stairwell going up to the store is more interesting than the interior IMO.

Southpaw Southpaw Kitakore

There are many other really interesting stores in Koenji, and some of these I will feature in an upcoming post. Likewise I’ll post on when I headed to Harajuku to see the other Dog store (amazing!).

For more inspiration/info on Kitakore and it’s occupants, see the links below.

Koenji’s Kitakore Building article from
Style Bubble post Kitakore Kicks

Garter website
Ilil online shop
ilil tumblr
Kitakore building blog
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  1. Hi,
    I recently found this and the other blog (altsceneasia) and I absolutely love them!!!
    I’m moving to Tokyo from January 2013 and I found so many interesting places here that I can’t wait to go and try them all ^_^
    Hope I’ll have the chance to meet you and have a drink while there… cheers!

  2. Hey thanks! Absolutely we must meet up next time I’m over there – maybe March this year. How’s it going in Tokyo so far then?

  3. Tokyo is overwhelming and beautiful and dangerous and crazy as always :)
    Definitely shoot me an email if you’re coming here in march… I might even have holydays.
    Oh I checked out Hair of the Dogs the other day and I love it!

  4. I’m so glad you liked HOD – great host Tohru, great music, interesting decor and ambience… I will defo let you know about Mrch trip as soon as plans are firmed and flight booked :)

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Thursday, October 20, 2016

Oh Baby, it's a Girl: Rhylan's Baby Shower

Photos from my best friend's baby shower this past August.  She picked a mild tribal-theme for the nursery, so we built on that for decorations & used gold accents.  The fabric was the actual fabric she used for baby Rhylan's quilt in her crib, the perfect personalized finishing touch for any nursery...

Fabric bolts (via Hobby Lobby)
I was fortunate enough to have most of the decor prepared before traveling :)
A fellow hostess' mom works at a print shop & made us this sign :)
My mama is getting too good at making diaper cakes :)
DIY marquée letter made by moi for the nursery (Michael's)
Table centerpieces
The Mom-osa bar :)
Black is a no-no when it comes to babies, but I loved the contrast
The best cookies ever!
Tribal fruit skewers
Miss Zoey's ruffled dress :)

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Citizens Planning and Housing Authority-Baltimore,MD

Happy New Year!

I was intrigued when I received an e-mail about a community garden as that is something I would like to support in any way I can. Last month I spoke with Tammy Mayer,the Director of Community Engagement at a Baltimore non profit called the Citizens Planning and Housing Association.

I'm happy to give Fifty Co-Op readers a heads up about CPHA initiatives. CPHA, "has been around since 1941 so there is a long history of partnership in a variety of ways." If you visit the CPHA website, you can learn more about what they do including their communications support of the Baltimore Regional Housing Campaign as well as sponsorship of the Activate Your Inner Citizen Greening University.

"In addition to current collaborations Ms.Mayer would like to see community associations working, "more effectively and with greater partnerships with the City Council Members." She hopes the community associations, "take advantage of the free training resources available to them through CPHA."

Considering the needs of a diverse community is an important factor for any business or non profit. Working with people from various backgrounds requires CPHA to practice, "respect, listening, acknowledging other people's opinions as valid and trying to see things from someone else's point of view."  If you live or will be in the Baltimore metro area on February 9th, CPHA is currently accepting registrations for the Activate Your Inner Citizen Greening University.


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Thursday, June 25, 2015

On its way

Well, it will be in the triple digits here for months. With that being said, something special is on the way.

CHRISTMAS! 6 months from today. WHOO HOO!!

Any excuse to post one of my favorite pics from a prior life in Luzern.

Today I have been working on some embroidered Christmas stockings so I thought I would share.

European linen and burlap.

Sorry for the news flash but 6 will be here before we know it.
Ho Ho HO.

Please enjoy the rest of June.

Big hugs

Lorrie said...

Ho, ho, ho, indeed!

Barb said...

Kind of scary Lorrie. Time goes by so quickly.

Elizabethd said...

Oh dear! How could you, Barb?!

Barb said...

Hehe.. I know Elizabeth. I know! xoxo

Barb said...

and now...Christmas music is playing. Yes, she has lost her mind.

Theresa said...

It will be here before we know it! Half the year is almost gone:( Have a blessed day dear Barb, HUGS!

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