by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Aug 23, 2021 | Featured, Traveling
Back in the good old days of 2018 and 2019, I visited Dubai 3 times within a little over a year. I fell in love with the exotic fragrances of the UAE during the first of these 3 visits. It all started one evening when I entered the elevator in my hotel. There was a...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Aug 3, 2021 | Cooking, Featured, Traveling
If you’ve thought about visiting Dubai, have you wondered what the food is like there? I know we never hear about Emirati food, so you probably have no idea what to expect. If you’re not an adventurous diner, you’ll be relieved to know that for the...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Jul 27, 2020 | Featured, Think like a Well Diva
It’s been 4 1/2 months now. We have been through most, if not all, of the states of grief over the loss of life as we knew it. Denial – no wayyy. Anger – WTF? Bargaining – Can we just go out for a little bit? We promise not to cough, sneeze,...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Jul 9, 2020 | Featured, Traveling
Dear Travel, You have made life colorful, sensual, vibrant and meaningful for me. You have shared with me the most exquisite flavors in the kitchens of Thailand and France. You’ve taught me the most magnificent history lessons in Egypt and India. You’ve...
by Renée M. Simpson, RDN | Jun 19, 2020 | Spirit, Think like a Well Diva
One of my favorite quotes is from Maya Angelou’s poem, Still I Rise. “Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave, I am the dream and the hope of the slave. I rise. I rise. I rise.” It’s a favorite because it reminds me to live as though someone...
