Author Archives : marcyvogler

Weekend in San Juan Puerto Rico

A Weekend in San Juan, Puerto Rico


April 28 – May 2, 2016: This weekend in San Juan, Puerto Rico was an amazing time and I can’t wait to go back.  Honestly, going back to Puerto Rico is higher on my future travel list than going somewhere new.  The beaches, the food, the people, the colors, the history, the diversity!  If you haven’t already, you really must…

Quick Shrimp Scampi with Broccoli and Angel Hair Pasta

Quick Shrimp Scampi with Broccoli and Angel Hair Pasta


Recipe for Quick Shrimp Scampi with Broccoli and Angel Hair Pasta 1 lb Shrimp (recommend easy-peel or already peeled and deveined) 4 T butter 4 T olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 2-4 T fresh lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste 1 or 2 T minced parsley (just mince with scissors) – optional 1/2 Package Angel Hair Pasta 1/2…

Better than Chinese Restaurant Wonton Soup Recipe

Better Than Chinese Restaurant Wonton Soup Recipe


Better Than Chinese Restaurant Wonton Soup Recipe CHOP: 1 stalk celery 1/2 small bag carrots 6 green onions 1 T ginger (chop small) 1 T garlic Cook in olive oil in a large pot until aromatic and ADD: 1/2 Head Napa Cabbage, sliced 1 box Chicken Broth 2 dashes Chinese 5-spice Fill Pot to top with water.  Simmer until vegetables…

Low energy could be a sign of nutritional deficiency - Is eating healthy enough or do I really NEED a multivitamin dietary supplement

Do I really NEED a multivitamin dietary supplement (or is eating healthy enough)?


I’ve always been interested in nutrition. My grandmother was responsible for the school nutrition program at a private boarding school.  She and my grandfather were both avid gardeners.  My mother was always conscious of the food she put on the table.  I grew up enjoying vegetables and a wide variety of foods.  Eating healthy was part of our family “culture”.…

Natural remedy for migraines - try this mineral

Natural Remedy for Migraines: Try this Mineral


Magnesium – your natural remedy for migraines: Migraines and cluster headaches were ruining my life.  I couldn’t work, couldn’t care for my young boys, and was scared to even leave the house (for fear that I would get a debilitating headache while out).  I was only in my early 30’s.  My doctors had run a number of tests to determine how someone…