Stories and Photos of Our Lives Together
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Monday’s Menu: Mexican Inspired Baked Potato
Mexican Inspired Baked Potato A hearty dinner with a punch of heat. Ingredients: 2 TBSP of black beans 1/2 of an avocado smoked paprika pepper jack cheese (or preferred cheese) your favorite salsa Yukon potato Garlic Salt & [...]
Health & Wellness Benefits of Staying Social – Wellness Wednesday
Health & Wellness Benefits of Staying Social This time of year, when it is cold and dark it can be easy to slip into the routine of shuttering up in the house. As we begin moving into February- International Friendship Mon [...]
CCL Weekly Update – 1/28/22
CCL Weekly Update – 1/28/2022 I’m watching the sun rise… As I write this note, on this frigid morning in late January, I'm watching the sun rise from the windows at the CCL office in the Lyme Center Academy Building. Lately, I'v [...]
Monday’s Menu: Stir-fried Watercress!
Stir-Fried Watercress from "The Woks of Life: A Culinary Genealogy" In celebration of the Randolph Caldecott Medal winning Watercress, by Andrea Wang, with illustrations by Lyme's own Jason Chin, we are sharing a recipe for stir [...]
“What is the storm trying to tell you?” – Wellness Wednesday
"What is the storm trying to tell you?" A quote from Pema Chodron submitted by Laurie Veillette, PsyD This week for Wellness Wednesday Laurie has shared a quote by Pema Chodron for us to be able to reflect on. "What will you lea [...]
CCL Weekly Update – 2/3/2022
CCL Weekly Update – 2/3/2022 A hint of spring… Ready to shake off the cold. Ready to move past the snow. Regardless of what Punxsutawney Phil said yesterday, the weather yesterday was a reminder that spring is coming! The days a [...]
Monday’s Menu: Mango Coconut Tofu Curry from Okonomi Kitchen
MANGO COCONUT TOFU CURRY Recipe from: Okonomi Kitchen This Mango Coconut Tofu Curry is creamy and spicy, yet perfectly balanced with freshness and sweetness thanks to the fresh mango purée. A super easy 30 minute vegan curry, pe [...]
Showing yourself love this Valentine’s Day – Wellness Wednesday
Showing yourself love this Valentine's Day Ideas shared by CCL staff and Board Members As we look forward to celebrating love, it's important to stop and consider the ways in which we show love to ourselves. There are so many w [...]
CCL Weekly Update – 2/10/2022
CCL Weekly Update – 2/10/2022 One day at a time… “Today has fresh air you have never smelt and sunrays you have never felt. Today is a chance to restart.” - Jennae Cecilia … inhale the fresh air. A [...]
You Are Not Your Thoughts – Because You Are Not A Banana – Wellness Wednesday
You Are Not Your Thoughts – Because You Are Not A Banana Adapted from The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris Submitted by Laurie Veillette, PsyD Our brains are beautiful and complex, content-producing machines. Designed to help u [...]
CCL Weekly Update – 2/17/22
CCL Weekly Update – 2/17/22 …I couldn’t help but admire the clouds. Driving south one afternoon this week I couldn't help but admire the clouds. It's been a favored pastime for our family for a long time. If you look carefully, [...]
Monday’s Menu: Sautéed tofu and spinach
Sautéed spinach and tofu Submitted by Shelby Wood Join me in tonight's culinary adventure! For some reason I've been having a hankering for this combination so dine with me tonight by giving it a try too! Ingredients: 1 bag of s [...]
What’s a CSA? Should I Join One? – Wellness Wednesday
What’s a CSA? Should I Join One? Shared with Permission from Vital Communities As we are teased with today's spring-like weather it's a wonderful time for us to think of all the seedlings being started, and the bounty they'll br [...]
CCL Weekly Update – 2/25/2022
CCL Weekly Update – 2/25/2022 This time of year is full of anticipation. This time of year is full of anticipation. For spring, warmth, renewal and the opportunities presented at local town elections. Although not as widely disc [...]
Monday’s Menu: Classic French Canadian Tourtière
Classic French Canadian Tourtière Idea for recipe submitted by Michelle Beane Recipe from https://www.pbs.org/food/recipes/classic-french-canadian-tourtiere/ For a bit of comfort on a cold night... For a bit of comfort on a cold [...]
