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JANUARY 2020

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! FROM THE SPA MARIANA TEAM

“One needs to experience a good massage to know its benefits to the body and spirit.”

All therapists at Spa Mariana are licensed with extensive, advanced training. Maciek believes that anyone performing massage at Spa Mariana should be able to accurately perform many of the advanced techniques that he has gathered during his career. Maciek personally instructs and evaluates each therapist, ensuring that Spa Mariana clients receive a specialty massage. His teachings impart his philosophy that, during a massage, each moment holds an opportunity for further relaxation.

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JANUARY 2020 PUBLISHER

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Danielle Alexander | danielle.alexander@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Happy New Year!

THANK YOU TO THE BIRMINGHAM AND BLOOMFIELD HILLS BUSINESS OWNERS AND COMMUNITY FOR PARTNERING WITH ME TO LAUNCH THIS

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PUBLICATION. Birmingham Life is about supporting the local community while creating a fun outlet to keep up-to-date with what's happening around town. Each month, our goal is to focus on the people, businesses, places and events that make Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills one of the best places in Michigan to reside.

As we all look forward to the excitement of what the new year will bring, the expectations of setting goals and meeting those goals are always oh-so-present. This is the year 2020, and we all say the same thing: this is the year I am going to eat better, going to lose weight, going to work out...lofty goals for sure. Personally, this year I am going to take a practical approach and set goals that are both challenging but achievable. This issue is dedicated to those who share a common resolution to live healthier and happier in 2020!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2020 FEATURES 16 A Patient-Centered Approach to Healthcare Holgistic is creating a bridge between traditional and alternative medicine

20 Taking the Spa Experience to a New Level Spa Mariana is opening a new location, focusing on relationship strengthening

26 Making an Impact, “One Life at a Time�

CEO of Holliday Insurance Company in Bloomfield Hills shares her experience with volunteering in the metro Detroit community

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34 Sweet and Spicy Sweet Potato Soup Vegan, vegetarian, paleo and gluten-free

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

10

Around Town

12

Open House

26 Inspired By 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Culinary Creations

GOOD TIMES

Senior Health and Wellness Expo Offered Guests Free Information The annual Senior Health and Wellness Expo took place this fall at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital. Event guests were provided the opportunity to come face-to-face with experts, learn about a variety of health-related issues and get fitness advice for free.

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY WEST BLOOMFIELD PARKS AND RECREATION.

Born Yoga Hosted Fundraiser for Sole Hope Partnering with Sole Hope, this fun, energetic class involved a parent and child playing with floor and aerial movement together in the hammock. After 50 minutes of Aerial Yoga fun, the duos worked together to create the material needed to make durable, closed-toe shoes. All together, 15 pairs were made. PHOTOS COURTESY OF BORN YOGA OWNER ASHLEY GOLDBERG.

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AROUND TOWN

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Oral Health is the Gateway to Overall Body Wellness Dr. Eric Taylor has provided specialized implant and periodontal care to thousands of patients. Our patients come from far and near to experience the genuine personal, holistic and biologic care we provide. We deliver quality zirconia ceramic implants and laser periodontal care and treatments for our patients, using state of the art technologies.

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E AT WELL. BE WELL. G E T HE A LT H Y. S TAY HE A LT H Y. WHAT IS NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE ?

It’s the most powerful primary care medicine there is—combining centuries-old natural therapies with the most current medical science.

THE RESULT Optimal health for the whole patient, from prenatal health to geriatric care.

Dr. Jill Skurnowicz, RN, CRNA, ND is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor with a family care practice that is newly relocated to Holgistic Personalized Healthcare in Royal Oak, Michigan.

She provides general practice healthcare, diet and nutrition counseling, hydrotherapy, homeopathy, botanical medicine, detoxification treatments as well as pain management.

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OPEN HOUSE

NEW CONSTRUCTION SPECIAL IN BLOOMFIELD HILLS

MODERN FEATURES, BIRMINGHAM SCHOOLS ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF SHEEL SOHAL 12

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5766 KENMOOR RD IS WHERE A NEW CONSTRUCTION

SPECIAL

AWAITS

NEW OWNERS IN BLOOMFIELD HILLS. Although the home is 4,600 square feet, Top Producing Realtor at KW Domain in Birmingham Sheel Sohal said it feels well over 5,000.

“The home has fewer walls throughout, which makes the high ceilings feel its open-layout concept,” Sohal described.

The builder, Manco Homes, focused on planning versus execution through the nearly two-year building process of this home that contains all-white, superwhite walls and other modern construction features, such as white oak flooring, which Sohal said “has become the latest trend.”

“While the flooring is white-oak, it holds the opportunity to be re-stained later down the road if desired,” Sohal added.

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Manco Homes also worked on 2770 Mackintosh Lane in Bloomfield Hills at the same time. Sohal said that the layouts are very similar, but 5766 Kenmoor in Bloomfield Hills is Birmingham schools while 2770 Mackintosh Lane is Bloomfield schools. For more information on this home, call Sheel Sohal at (248)-249-3122 or e-mail him at sheel@kw.com.

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In addition to almost 5,000 square feet of livable space, as well as a nearly finished 2,300 square-foot basement, Sohal said that the master bedroom is probably one of the largest ones available in any home right now with dimensions of 24x19.

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HOLGISTIC IS CREATING A BRIDGE BETWEEN TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

a p a t i e n t - c e n t e re d a p p ro a c h t o h e a l t h c a re ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER | PHOTOGRAPHY LAURA MCCAFFERY

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LOCATED IN ROYAL OAK, HOLGISTIC WELLNESS CENTER IS AN INTEGRATED TOTAL HEALTH CARE FACILITY THAT INCLUDES A PROFESSIONAL TEAM OF TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE SPECIALISTS WHO ARE FOCUSED ON DEVELOPING SUCCESSFUL AND AFFORDABLE DISEASE PREVENTION PROGRAMS AND SOLUTIONS FOR PATIENTS. Dr. Jill Skurnowicz RN, BSN, MS, CRNA, ND, a naturopathic doctor who graduated with her doctorate in naturopathic medicine, works two to three days a week in the operating room as a nurse anesthetist at Beaumont Hospital and knows the importance of marrying traditional and alternative medicine together.

“We are happy to meet the patient where they are in their healthcare journey and can work with external physicians to help strengthen patients,” Dr. Skurnowicz said.

Steadfast in being patient-centric, Holgistic’s success is based upon patients’ long-term good health and treats the root, not just the symptoms. This is why Holgistic patients spend more than one hour at their first visit (and more than often two).

“I also put in an additional hour or two before and after the intake,” Dr. Skurnowicz explained. “No two patients are the same, so we tailor everything to individuals. No one-size-fits-all here.”

Dr. Skurnowicz focuses on autism, autoimmune and cancer support but said there really is not a patient the team at Holgistic could not help.

In addition to Dr. Skurnowicz, some other key team members include nutritionist Gray Jessiman MA, CNTP and CNFC, a certified practitioner in the Bredesen Protocol, who holds Saturday cooking classes for those interested in learning how to cook for brain-healthy diets, as well as Dr. Abdulhassan Saad, MD, who treats Substance Use Disorder.

Holgistic’s

“Transcending

Addiction,

Redefining

Recovery,” a substance abuse program, includes a comprehensive package for those recovering from drugs and alcohol. The treatment plans provide a consultation with a psychologist, naturopathic physician, acupuncturist, nutritionist, as well as supplements and IV therapies to support detox and recover the body. If necessary, Dr. Saad can provide medication-assisted treatment, as well.

Holgistic specializes in customizing IV infusions, including those for weight loss and immunity boost. Extensive diagnostic testing is done beforehand to determine each individual patient’s needs, and the IVs and injections are delivered by a skilled registered nurse.

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A PATIENT-CENTERED APPROACH TO HEALTHCARE

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“There’s not a patient our nurse can’t treat,” Dr. Skurnowicz said.

Acupuncture is another one of Holgistic’s service offerings.

In addition to the initial two-hour appointment where a detailed health history and examination are completed, the acupuncturist will also work closely with physicians to design a plan to stimulate certain points on the patient’s body, helping them not just achieve– but also maintain–optimal health.

“The number of treatments depends on the person,” Dr. Jacquie Worthy DOM (NM), NCCAOM Diplomate Acup, CH, OM explained. “Acupuncture has been around for such a long time, and that’s because it works.”

In addition to its numerous services, Holgistic also houses its own working apothecary (with a registered herbalist on-site) and product line, selling dry herbs, tea blends, CBD products, essential rollers and much more.

“We even have seasonal flu kits, so you can give the gift of health,” Dr. Skurnowicz said, laughing.

On the first Tuesday of every month at 6:45 p.m., Dr. Skurnowicz hosts a drop-in support group for parents and kids with Autism, high-functioning Autism, Asperger's, PDD-NOS and Sensory

Holgistic Wellness Center is located at 720 East 11 Mile Road, and parking

Integration Dysfunction, completely free of charge. The purpose

is free for patients. For more information about Holgistic’s services or up-

of the group is to reduce isolation of parents, share experiences

coming events, call (248)-733-5700 or visit holgistic.com.

with others who "get it" and just be real in a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment.

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services + Naturopathic Medicine + Acupuncture + Functional Medicine + Medical Massage Therapy + IV Therapy + Nutritional Counseling + MAT for Addiction + Ozone Therapy + Pain Injections + LED and Cold Laser Treatment + Weight Loss Programs and Physical Therapy at IT-Works (available at two locations in Sterling Heights and Southfield)

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TAK ING THE SPA E XPERIENCE TO A NEW LE VEL SPA MARIANA IS OPENING A NEW LOCATION, FOCUSING ON RELATIONSHIP STRENGTHENING

“It would be so great for them,” Lyko said. “And it really should be frequent. Every three months or so.”

Spa Mariana has a no cell phone policy, which was put in place to give spa-goers permission to unplug from the real world or, as Lyko would say, “disconnect from the connection.”

“We’re connected but also so disconnected from each other,” he said. “Having no cell phones allows

WITH DIVORCE RATES SO HIGH AND HAVING EXPERIENCED A DIVORCE HIMSELF, SPA

Lyko, originally from Poland, was a professional

MARIANA CEO AND FOUNDER MACIEK LYKO

dancer. As a teen, he suffered from a severe ankle

HAS MADE IT A 2020 GOAL OF HIS TO HELP

injury, which led his mother to seek out a masseuse

COUPLES RECONNECT AND MAKE THEIR LOVE

in order to help him heal. The masseuse was blind,

STRONGER. Instead of simply treating the problems

and Lyko said in his blog (macieklyko.com) that “his

among couples, he said there needs to be more

lack of eyesight gave him what others lacked: a keen

opportunities available to couples to prevent it from

sense of touch and the ability to tune into the human

happening in the first place.

body in very subtle ways.” Not only did this masseuse

In order to encourage this concept of couple

shape who Lyko is as a person today, but he said the

reconnection, Lyko plans to make couples one of

entire experience ignited his desire to help others

the main focuses at his new spa location at 223

“find their own path to wellness.”

N. Eton in Birmingham, which is planned to open within the next couple months.

Lyko’s extensive studies include mastery of European massage techniques and Thai massage. In order to

“My goal is for couples to come to the spa, connect

reach new levels of expertise, he is continuously seek-

on an emotional level and cherish the love again,” Lyko

ing out learning opportunities and pushing himself and

explained. “I want couples to learn how to keep the

requires his staff to do the same. In fact, in addition

butterflies in the stomach. They feel so good in there,

to the required training by the State of Michigan, Spa

and I want them to feel that good all of the time.”

Mariana’s therapists are asked by Lyko to “strive for

In addition to other ala carte service offerings

more,” spending their first three to six months in weekly

like massages, facials, body treatments and more,

workshops in order to learn advanced techniques that

couples are invited to come in for half-day services,

provide additional value to sessions.

ARTICLE

which would include a combination of services like

DANIELLE ALEXANDER

exercise, body treatment, massage, healthy bever-

PHOTOGRAPHY

age and snack, facial, meditation and more over the

LAURA MCCAFFERY

face-to-face connection again, especially for couples.”

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course of five or six hours.

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TAKING THE SPA EXPERIENCE TO A NEW LEVEL

“We train them to be the best of the best,” Lyko said, proudly.

Lyko published Beyond Relaxation a couple years ago, a book about different departments within the spa business, and is working on another title that includes a seven-step success formula for businesses looking to soar: Maximize Your Massage Therapy Department Profits.

Spa Mariana’s two current locations are at 909 Haynes in Birmingham and 6447 Inkster in Bloomfield Hills. Services include massage therapy, advanced therapies, facials, face treatments, body treatments, nail treatments, waxing, body work, spray tan, eyelash services and more, which are all explained in-depth on spamariana.com. Another one of Lyko’s goals for 2020 is for Spa Mariana to become a member-based spa.

“It’s not a place you come in and out,” Lyko said. “It’s an experience.”

For more information on any of the Spa Mariana locations, send an e-mail to info@ spamariana.com or call (248)-792-2050.

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Massage Therapy

Lyko believes that “one needs to experience a good massage to know its benefits to body and spirit.” Signature, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Deluxe Full Body, Aromatherapy, Prenatal, LaStone, East-Meets-West, Traditional Thai, Reflexology, Skin Revitalization and Lomi Lomi are only some of the massage therapy options at Spa Mariana.

Cupping Therapy

Cupping Therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine where a Spa Mariana therapist will place special cups on the skin for a few minutes to create suction; this type of deep-tissue massage could help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and overall well-being.

Half-a-Days

In addition to half-a-days tailored to couples, they can also be tailored to anyone looking for a longer spa stay with more than one service offering at a time. Each season there will be a new theme with new half-a-day service offerings from Spa Mariana’s therapists.

Spa Parties

If you are looking for a memorable and relaxing experience for a group, look no further than Spa Mariana’s Spa Parties, which are a great way to celebrate bridal occasions, birthday celebrations, baby showers, girls’ night-outs and more.

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INSPIRED BY

Making a n I m pac t, “One Life at a T i m e ”

WHERE DOES YOUR PASSION FOR VOLUNTEERING STEM FROM? Growing up Christian, CEO of Holliday Insurance Company Lucretia Holliday said her life has been focused on serving and giving back what God has given her. She comes from a family of generations who serve, making it “automatic” in her words.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE? Holliday said there used to be an after-school program in Detroit near the Cass Corridor where she and other volunteers would supply after-school snacks to about 30-40 kids. “I realized through doing this that not everyone gets a birthday cake every year, which I guess I never really considered,” she said. “We would supply cake

CEO OF HOLLIDAY INSURANCE COMPANY IN BLOOMFIELD HILLS SHARES HER EXPERIENCE WITH VOLUNTEERING IN THE METRO DETROIT COMMUNITY

mix and cake frosting to those with upcoming birthdays, and one mom told me that her kids used what we sent them home with to

ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER

make a cake for her, which really touched me. It just shows that a

PHOTOGRAPHY LAURA MCCAFFERY

dollar or two can make such a difference for some.”

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HOW DOES YOUR PASSION FOR VOLUNTEERING TRANSFER

the agency’s slogan is “One Life at a Time.” Just like she does at

INTO YOUR WORK AT HOLLIDAY INSURANCE?

work, Holliday views her volunteer work as changing people, one life

Prior to opening Holliday Insurance, Holliday said that in her pre-

at a time. “Everyone is only a second away from a disaster that can

vious roles she was forced to go through clients so fast that even

change their life,” Holliday said. “Feeling supported or having that

though they were called clients, they were treated more like cus-

extra hand, could mean the world to others.”

tomers as they were not receiving the one-on-one focus and time she wanted to provide them and thought they deserved. In contrast, Holliday Insurance focuses on each individual client, so much that CONTINUED >

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WHAT INVOLVEMENT DOES HOLLIDAY INSURANCE HAVE

and can just knock it all out,” she said. “It’s also when you can think

WITHIN THE COMMITTEES YOU VOLUNTARILY SERVE?

of new things and get creative.”

From finger printing to photo identification making to bicycle safety, Holliday said that Holliday Insurance regularly does events and spon-

WHY SHOULD MORE PEOPLE IN THE

sorships within many of the voluntary committees she serves.

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER?

HOW DO YOU FIND THE TIME TO GIVE BACK AND VOLUNTEER

you work since it’s stress-free,” Holliday said. “You can give so much,

ON TOP OF NOT ONLY WORKING FULL-TIME BUT AS THE CEO

and there’s so much joy in it.”

“Volunteering is good for your health and so relaxing, especially if

OF HOLLIDAY INSURANCE? Holliday said organization is key. “I’m a creature of habit,” she

Holliday Insurance Company is located in Bloomfield Hills. For more

explained, laughing. “Everything just comes easier when you’re orga-

information, call (248)-497-9498 or visit hollidayinsurancecompany.com.

nized.” Starting when her kids were young, Holliday said she was an early riser, always getting up before her two daughters, and even once they were grown (now 33 and 29), she continues getting up early, often being the first to work. “You get so much accomplished 28

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JANUARY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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of soup, salad and two entrées. Visit

AUTISM PARENT SUPPORT GROUP

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UNITED WE WALK

DISCUSSION: ARE WE POISONING A GENERATION OF CHILDREN?

Bloomfield Township)

Holgistic Wellness Center (720 E. 11

is being held at West Bloomfield

high-functioning Autism, Asperger's,

Mile Rd, Royal Oak)

High School at 2:15 p.m. The 2020

PDD-NOS and Sensory Integration

Dr. Jill will discuss the environmen-

theme is The Time Is NOW To Do

Dysfunction. The purpose of the group

tal influences making children toxic

What Is Right. For more information,

is to reduce isolation of parents, share

in the world today. Her talk will

visit unitedwewalk.org.

experiences with others who "get it"

include current research about vac-

and just be real in a safe, supportive

cine safety, vaccine excipients, herd

and

immunity, autism spectrum disorders

pbnsg.org for more information.

Holgistic Wellness Center

(720 E. 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak)

Beginning at 6:45 p.m., this is a free, monthly

drop-in

support

group

for parents and kids with Autism,

non-judgmental

environment.

West Bloomfield High School (4925 Orchard Lake Rd, West

and other outcomes from use of vac-

Call (248)-733-5700 with questions.

cines on our youth. Please RSVP to

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info@holgistic.com.

United We Walk's 26th Annual Event

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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S TEA PARTY

jazz composers, including Marian

The Ellen Rowe Quartet will celebrate original compositions by female McPartland, Mary Lou Williams and

Cross of Christ Lutheran Church (1100

Isabel Levy Hommelhoch, as well

signing with internationally-renowned

Lone Pine Rd, Bloomfield Hills)

as Detroit pianist and vibist Terry

nutrition expert and founder of nutri-

Join other women as they celebrate

Pollard and Ann Arbor-based trum-

tionfacts.org Michael Greger, MD

all the cultures, talents, traditions and

peter Ingrid Racine.

at Indo in Keego Harbor before his

tastes from around the world! Please

presentation at Groves High School.

register for free on Eventbrite; there

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CULINARY CREATIONS

SWEET AND SPICY SWEET POTATO SOUP VEGAN, VEGETARIAN, PALEO AND GLUTEN-FREE

INGREDIENTS + 1 medium sweet onion, chopped into 1/4th chunks + 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped finely + 3 large sweet potatoes, washed and cubed + 2.5 Tbsp yellow curry powder + 1 tsp salt

ARTICLE RECIPE BY JENNIFER BEYER PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY

+ 3 cups coconut milk + 1 cup vegetable stock Chickpeas:

OF JENNIFER BEYER

+ 1- 28 oz can chickpeas or garbanzo beans + 1 tsp cinnamon

JENNIFER BEYER WAS BORN AND RAISED IN

+ 1 tsp nutmeg

GRAND RAPIDS, MI. Her passion for nourishing the

+ 1 tsp brown sugar or coconut sugar

body has taken many directions, starting in the health

+ 1 tsp coriander

and wellness industry over 10 years ago as a certified

+ 1 tsp salt

personal trainer and aerobics instructor.

+ 3 Tbsp olive oil or melted coconut oil

Speaking with many colleagues, she realized

DIRECTIONS

reducing inflammation through diet and exercise was greatly beneficial. Her niche was anti-inflammation-focused meals, varying from gluten-free, dairyfree, peanut-free and soy-free to name a few. She started each meal for clients with one goal in mind: to

four hours.

create a meal they enjoyed as a kid that they wish

2. Meanwhile, pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.

they could have as an adult but guilt-free. Some of her

3. Drain and rinse beans and then place into a large

clients' favorites were her gluten-free cookies, sweet Beyer now resides in Birmingham and manages Spa Mariana while working towards creating an additional wellness program for guests who frequent both locations. Jennifer enjoys bikram yoga,

strength

training,

walks in nature, bird photography and trying new coffee shops. You can find some of her recipes at theseasonedchef.blogspot.com.

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plastic bag.

4. Drizzle oil and seasonings into bag and shake well.

potato fries and BBQ wrapped meatloaf.

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1. Place all soup ingredients into a crock pot on high for

5. Get a a baking sheet, cover with foil and spray with cooking spray.

6. Place chickpeas onto baking sheet and sprinkle a little more cinnamon and salt over top.

7. Bake for 30 min.

8. When crock pot is done, place soup into a blender and blend until smooth.

9. Garnish with chickpeas and basil.

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