by Jean Trebek | Apr 9, 2020 | Expert Advice, Featured, Interviews, Videos |
Over 50 and Starting Over Sheri Keller and I both had children that attended the same elementary school, and that’s where we first met. I was a parent chaperone for my son’s sixth grade field trip. During lunch time, there was this very lovely young person...
by Jean Trebek | Apr 3, 2020 | Featured, Respect Farm |
The Word “Possibilities” Feels Liberating to Me. It conjures up a sort of spaciousness in my mind… and I like that. There’s an obvious paradox going on right now… although we are physically being confined to a limited amount of external outings and...
by Jean Trebek | Apr 1, 2020 | Editor Notes |
insidewink’s editors monthly “share” Hello friends, As we sit in our homes on the phone, we’re writing this letter to you on Friday, March 27th. We have entered into Springtime (here in the Northern Hemisphere) and we are two weeks into the home...
by Jean Trebek | Mar 31, 2020 | Everyday Hero, Featured |
How one woman is taking steps to start making the change to help our planet Our everyday hero, Lisa Rogers, is a prominent and accomplished eating disorder therapist here in Los Angeles, so when she suggested that she write a column for insidewink on becoming...
by Jean Trebek | Mar 27, 2020 | Reliable Recipes |
California is known for its Olive Oil and this simple cake recipe really shows it off Recently, I traveled up to Sonoma Valley with my friend Linda Burns for a women’s creative workshop. While I was there, we stayed at the charming Olea Hotel and were served...
by Jean Trebek | Mar 14, 2020 | Charity, Featured |
“Helen Keller International is a global health organization dedicated to eliminating preventable vision loss, malnutrition, and diseases of poverty.” donate When asked who is one of my heroes in life, my answer is always Helen Keller. To me, she...
by Jean Trebek | Mar 10, 2020 | Featured, Reliable Recipes |
Healthy Shepherd’s Pie It’s still a little chilly and so we love cozy, comfort food and Shepherd’s Pie is just that. My grandmother, from Ireland, would make this dish with beef and pork throughout the winter months. I’ve re-invented it to suit...
by Jean Trebek | Mar 3, 2020 | Featured, Respect Farm |
“The difference between the right word and the almost right word, is the difference between lightening and a lightening bug” ~ Mark Twain Indeed, words are so powerful. The art of effective communication is essential to our wellbeing. It fosters human connections by...
by Jean Trebek | Mar 1, 2020 | Editor Notes |
insidewink’s editors monthly “share” Hello friends, This month our theme is communication and in this time of seemingly disparate views, challenging confrontations and emotionally charged loyalties what could be more important than true, leveled...
by Jean Trebek | Feb 28, 2020 | Everyday Hero, Featured |
Nodar Mosiashivili (left) and Matthew Trebek (right) prepping for Lucille’s Family Meal at St. Matthew’s Baptist Church in Harlem, NY. How Matthew Trebek and his partners give back to the community Along with the notion of giving back, the word ...
by Jean Trebek | Feb 27, 2020 | Reliable Recipes |
When I serve this recipe I feel really good, because I know I’m creating a meal that is very nourishing. To make this an extra healthy and delicious dish, I like to add a serving of Chobani yogurt. It’s an outstandingly tasty yogurt which always adds such...
by Jean Trebek | Feb 24, 2020 | Artists |
Vi Wickam our insidewink artist of the month I met Vi quite a few years ago through our mutual friends, Ike Allen and Ande Anderson. I was taken by his pure heart and the way he played his fiddle! I thought he would be a perfect fit for insidewink… so...
by Jean Trebek | Feb 15, 2020 | Charity, Featured |
The Children’s Burn Foundation’s annual Giving New Hope Benefit Gala is in the beginning of March, so if you feel inspired to donate, please do. donate I have been involved with the miraculous Children’s Burn Foundation for over ten years. The Foundation cares for...
by Jean Trebek | Feb 13, 2020 | Featured, Reliable Recipes |
A wonderful light and sweet treat When I was first dating Alex, I would purchase a cheesecake from the wonderfully iconic bakery – Sweet Lady Jane. It became a tradition for us to have this special dessert, especially around Valentine’s Day. So when I found this...
by Jean Trebek | Feb 2, 2020 | Featured, Respect Farm |
Self Love I’ve heard it time and time again that self love is the key to living a life of harmony, peace and joy….so, I thought to take another look at the concept of self love…which clearly deserves my respect. I think another word synonymous for...
by Jean Trebek | Feb 1, 2020 | Editor Notes |
insidewink’s editors monthly “share” Hello friends, It’s February… a short but mighty month that holds Valentine’s Day right in the middle. February 14th – designated as the day you tell someone you love them. That started us thinking. Love,...
by Jean Trebek | Jan 28, 2020 | Reliable Recipes |
Talk about starting the New Year off on a healthy note! Like most people, I’m trying to cook light meals using fresh ingredients and with this particular brand of Andean Dream Royal quinoa pasta, I feel satisfied in both taste and nutrition. With this recipe,...
by Jean Trebek | Jan 15, 2020 | Charity, Featured |
Jeff Witten on the joy of providing global help and support I met Jeff Witten about 18 years ago when my husband and I took our children to visit Kenya and Tanzania in Africa. Jeff and his lovely wife Jennifer were our wonderful escorts from World Vision. They made...
by Jean Trebek | Jan 8, 2020 | Featured, Reliable Recipes |
A delicious, warming soup for the cold months My wonderful mother-in-law, Lucille Trebek, prepared this soup annually during the cold months. Ever since she passed away, I’ve carried on the tradition, as it remains one of my husband’s favorite soups. Finding whole...
by Jean Trebek | Jan 3, 2020 | Respect Farm |
“Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.” — Mary Lou Cook To be perfectly honest, I never considered the meaning of the word “creativity” as taking risks or...
