Welcome to a space where travel, food, and everyday wellness come together with a thoughtful, lived-in perspective. Here, you’ll find stories inspired by the rhythms of Italy, simple approaches to cooking well, and reflections on living a little more intentionally—without overcomplicating it. Pull up a chair, stay awhile, and enjoy the journey.
Snowline Health Dementia Connection
I have volunteered to help out at this new service facility that has thankfully FUNCTIONAL Medicine to El Dorado County. Functional Medicine seeks to help you find out the cause and natural solutions of a condition rather than taking drugs to diminish the symptoms while the condition often continues to rage on. This new program in El Dorado County is aimed at brain health and total body wellness.
I’m talking about a program designed by Dr. Dale Bredesen,...[Read More]
A Farmer’s Story That Needs To Be Told: Reprint of 2017 Special to the Mountain Democrat
The year was 1947. The place is Pasadena, California. The people gathered around the bridge table are regulars. The topic is a regular complaint about the lousy weather, and the city congestion. It was, as L. G. “Frank” Beals put it at the time, “making him sick.” Frank was is one of the gang with a regular itch for country life and ,hopeful for a resolution to his...[Read More]
Raley's ONE rates a big 10! It is amazing to me that an American supermarket would take such a big step. Years have passed since my first study of health and wellness prompted the process of getting my Naturopathy degree from Trinity College and developing a practice which included nutritional coaching and personal chefing. Trying to teach people who really were never interested in changing beliefs, attitudes or habits to achieve better health is totally frustrating. All the work I do in...[Read More]
Betty is a California-based writer with a passion for telling stories rooted in people, place, and culture. Based in Gold Country and shaped by her Italian heritage, she writes about local history, travel, food, and the individuals who bring communities to life—from farmers and artisans to creatives and small business owners.
Her background spans corporate life, portrait photography, naturopathic health, and work as a personal chef and market vendor—experiences that bring depth and authenticity to her interviews and features.
Drawn to the character and history of a place, Betty’s writing reflects a natural curiosity and a genuine connection to the stories she uncovers, whether close to home or abroad.
She is the author of "Lost in Italy and Loving It: A 30-Day Adventure", inspired by her love of travel and cultural discovery.
