Karen Olson

2 weeks ago | experiencelife.lifetime.life | Katie Dohman |Maddie Augustin |Karen Olson

By now, you might be familiar with the art of hygge (pronounced hoo-gah), which hails from one of the world’s most consistently happy countries: Denmark. The word has no direct translation in English, but according to Meik Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen and author of The Little Book of Hygge, it may have roots in the Norwegian hugge, from which “hug” derives. Essentially, it means coziness, comfort, and to be enveloped in a sense of well-being.

Jan 21, 2025 | experiencelife.lifetime.life | Lauren David |Cary Neff |Bharat B. Aggarwal |Karen Olson

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — and what we eat has a real influence on its development. Yet our understanding of what makes for a heart-healthy diet has changed over time. For years, cholesterol and saturated fats were considered the culprits behind the heart health epidemic.

Jan 14, 2025 | experiencelife.lifetime.life | Robin Asbell |Maggie Fazeli Fard |Karen Olson |Christy Rice

STEP 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Use ½ tablespoon of the olive oil to coat a 9-inch pie pan. STEP 2Place a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the remaining olive oil. STEP 3Add the leeks and ½ teaspoon of the salt, and stir to coat the leeks in the oil. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until the leeks are tender and translucent, about five minutes.

Jan 7, 2025 | experiencelife.lifetime.life | Robin Asbell |Karen Olson |Maddie Augustin |Christy Rice

STEP 1In a 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat. STEP 2Add the sliced potatoes and stir to coat them, then stir in the onion. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pan for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. STEP 3Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the potatoes and onion to a bowl to cool slightly. STEP 4In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and salt, then fold in the potato and onion mixture.

Oct 8, 2024 | experiencelife.lifetime.life | Robin Asbell |Cary Neff |Betsy Nelson |Karen Olson

STEP 1Heat oven to 375 degrees F. STEP 2Add the wild rice, water, and 1 teaspoon of the sea salt to a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until the rice is tender, about 45 minutes. Add more liquid if needed. STEP 3While the rice cooks, add the broccoli, sweet potato, bell pepper, olive oil, pepper, and remaining salt to a large bowl. Stir to coat the veggies, then spread the mixture in a single layer on a sheet pan.