Cauliflower Leek Soup

Cauliflower Leek Soup

Recently we’ve been trying to use our Crockpot more and after several failed stews, we finally found a recipe that works!

10 Days in Costa Rica

10 Days in Costa Rica

    Costa Rica is an incredible country with many different things to do. On our trip we went from rainforests to beaches within a day, and to follow this itinerary I recommend renting a car. While I personally balk at the idea of driving […]

To supplement, or not?

To supplement, or not?

Perhaps a few times a week I’ll get asked about vitamins and dietary supplements from my friends, family members and patients alike. People are always looking for a “natural” way to take care of their health and getting to be a part of these discussions […]

Spicy shrimp with Green Beans and a side of Bok Choy

Spicy shrimp with Green Beans and a side of Bok Choy

When I first met Hassan it was big deal if I boiled pasta right.  Anytime something had to go in the oven, it was always undercooked.  I suppose this could be because I stuck the pan of food in right away instead of waiting until […]

7 Day Italy Itinerary- Roma, Amalfi, Firenze, Venezia

7 Day Italy Itinerary- Roma, Amalfi, Firenze, Venezia

When deciding to go to Italy, everyone we spoke to who had visited the boot suggested I pick either the north or south due to our time constraints. After much deliberation I narrowed down the cities I knew I wanted to go to, and they […]

NEW YEAR, NEW YOLK

NEW YEAR, NEW YOLK

The New Year has arrived and like every new year, the resolution to get to the gym is made by many. People are about to start working their butts’ off- sweating, grunting, and of course, snap chatting. All who want to get in shape believe […]

We will be ok

We will be ok

To the American public: we will be ok, I hope. I would be lying to you though if I told you I was completely comfortable as last night’s presidential race came to a close with the majority of the electoral votes tallying up under Trump’s […]

London BABY!

London BABY!

  After Hassan and I were married we didn’t have time for a proper honeymoon since we had to get back to work. With just 4 days we decided to make a quick trip to London BABY (Joey from Friends voice lol). As an overachieving […]

Do you just hand out pills?

Do you just hand out pills?

A few months ago a nurse I know vented her frustration at a misperception she had received several times, unfortunately.   She recalled a conversation in which someone had asked her in a condescending manner if she does anything else at work besides “handing out pills”. […]

Pretty 30 Bro

Pretty 30 Bro

As I sit here today and reflect on the last 30 years of my life I think of how fortunate I am to have a wife who is my partner in every way, a family that gives me endless love, and a career that inspires […]