Build healthy routines

Fresh Pizza Sauce

4 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
1 large yellow or white onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1 medium carrot, chopped finely
1 stalk celery, chopped finely
2 TBSP diced pepper
3 lb ripe tomatoes, chopped and juices reserved
Course salt and freshly ground pepper
2 TBSP fresh julienned oregano
4 TBSP fresh julienned basil

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat.  Add onions, garlic, carrot, celery and peppers until tender. Add tomatoes and their juices, a pinch of salt, oregano and basil; bring to a simmer.  Reduce the heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.  Puree in a food processor.  Season with salt and pepper and add a little more basil.   You are now ready to top your pizzas with sauce!



    September and the busy school schedule is in full swing.  Remember to build healthy routines to refresh your body and build momentum with your family.  Here are some great ideas to help with the challenge:
     1.  Make your place of sleep an area of calm.  Remove the TV, the laptop, the laundry, the clutter and                      
      allow yourself an area free of anxiety.
     2.  In the next few days, take a few minutes to write down all the things that you are grateful for.
     3.  Stop delaying the workout, just go do it!
     4.  Pick a project that you have been putting off and take it on full throttle.
     5.  Try wearing something red.  Really.  The color is energizing.

"Blaming never fixes what you think it will."
                                     -Terri Trespicio

"But you, oh Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and            faithfulness."
                                     -Psalm 86:15