Hello friend! Happy spring. Yesterday, Bob and I went on a long coastal beach walk with the dogs. We spotted at least six sweet bunnies on the trail! The glories of the season are all around us. Updates I graduated from the Pediatric Health Coach Academy, and I'm gearing up to take the NHWBC National Health and Wellness Coaching exam! I've been juggling coursework, study, and coaching, but after a brief pause to work on some other projects, I'm thrilled to be coaching again, and I'm feeling re-energized. Recently, I've had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, from seniors to young professionals. I'm enjoying the variety of experiences and finding my niche in coaching. Recipes I've been inspired by some modern baklava ideas. This recipe looks like so much fun! I can't wait to try crinkling phyllo dough like an accordion. Phyllo dough can be tricky to work with, so I'm excited to have the creative freedom to fold it up with this forgiving and clever strategy. I'd love to hear from you! Please feel free to reply and share your spring adventures. Coaching Offer Also, if you or anyone you know is interested in a complimentary wellness session, please let me know. Just click reply - I read all my e.mails. I'm aiming to complete my coaching session hours for the upcoming exam. Wishing you the best of spring! Warmly, Bita |
Bita is the founder of the recipe website Oven Hug and co-host/co-producer of the Modern Persian Food podcast with Bita and Beata. She has over 20 years of experience inspiring others through teaching, coaching (as a family nutritionist), mentoring, and creating food-related content. Bita grew up in a Persian-American family in the Midwest and enjoys combining art and science (mom was an artist, and dad was a surgeon) to reinvent recipes in a simpler, healthier, and aesthetically pleasing way. Bita spreads her time between two residences: Menlo Park/the SF Bay Area and Southern California/south Orange County.
Good morning Reader, Happy New Year! I'm sure your inbox is overflowing with New Year's offers, gym specials, and "reboot" programs. It can feel overwhelming. I've been writing this newsletter for over a decade and I've been on the receiving end of those same emails myself. Through my own journey and coaching others, I've found that setting big, lofty goals can feel daunting and later hard to sustain. Let's appreciate where we are right now, work with what we have and the people in our lives....
Hi Reader, It's Bita! How are you? Happy to be cheersing with podcast co-host Beata with Beet juice earlier this season! Wow, it's been almost a year. I've missed you! Here's a quick share of my current perspective. Familia In September our family gathered to celebrate our Maman Joon's 85th birthday! Maman Minoo's 85th birthday! We are so grateful to have our Maman in our lives and are spending as much time with her as we can. These days together are precious. white gala in Dana Point, a...
Hi friend, Have you been inspired by a recipe, an idea, or a cultural story shared through Oven Hug or the podcast, Modern Persian Food? Would you like to continue to learn about Persian culture and cuisine through a positive frame? How you can help: Please take a moment to support the work behind bringing fresh content by participating in a simple vote. VOTE HERE The Taste Awards are an annual LA award show celebrating achievements in Food and Lifestyle Media. You may remember us talking...