How I Learned to Accept My Diagnosis Wholeheartedly

Being diagnosed with a mental illness felt like being hit by a train and left on the tracks for dead. That may sound extreme, but mental illness is an extreme circumstance to grasp.

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Healthy Mind How I Learned to Accept My Diagnosis Being diagnosed with a mental illness felt like being hit by a train and left on the tracks for dead. That may sound extreme, but mental illness is an extreme circumstance to grasp. Writer Candis McDow shares her story. READ NOW EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK The 10 Best Relationship Books of 2022 READ NOW  › READ THESE NEXT What Is Mental Illness and How Prevalent Is It? READ NOW  › Is Your Job Negatively Impacting Your Mental Health? READ NOW  › 7 Online Bipolar Disorder Support Groups READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Mind newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 © 2022 Verywellmind.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy

Sweet Dreams Are Made of Cheese

It doesn't get feta than this.

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It Doesn't Get Feta Than This Victoria Heydt, Editorial Project Manager As you probably figured out from my last newsletter on how to use up leftover herbs, my goal for 2022 is to make tiny changes to my food habits. Ones that allow me to tap into my creative juices, broaden my culinary horizons, make more things from scratch, and reduce food waste.   That's why, my next project is making cheese at home. Yes, you read that right. I knowingly want to spend 40+ hours making a product I could buy in a grocery store.   "But why, V? Why would you want to do that?!"   So glad you asked! For me, there is something incredibly satisfying and rewarding about creating something with my own two hands. Plus, these endeavors help support my local farmers by buying fresh produce, herbs, and dairy products that will go into the making of these brie-lliant cheese creations.   The plan is to start off with feta. I love feta. I could put it on almost anything. The saltiness paired with the soft texture makes it a great addition to salads, pasta dishes, burgers, pita bread, and beets. It's even great all by itself with some oil and herbs.   While it doesn't melt as easily as say a mozzarella, it provides a lovely burst of briny flavor to whatever dish you add it to. (Which is grate!)   I know the process is not going to be easy. I know I'll most likely get frustrated. And, I know I'll probably fall off the bandwagon every once in a while. But, that's okay. The goal isn't about being perfect. It's about concerted effort.   Intrigued and want to try making cheese yourself? We have a great guide on the tools you'll need, the best cheese books you can reference, and cheesemaking kits you can utilize.   What tiny food habits are you looking to change or introduce in 2022? And, how are you doing on those goals? Let us know on Facebook and Instagram @thespruceeats.   Victoria Heydt Editorial Project Manager, The Spruce Eats READ MORE Try Our Newest Recipes Baked Feta Pasta Turkish Fried Feta Rolls Melitzanes Me Feta Mediterranean Pasta Salad The Spruce Eats on YouTube The Spruce Eats' Teeny Tiny Food Habits for 2022 Watch & Learn Did somebody forward you this email? Sign Up for The Spruce Eats Newsletter! Have feedback? Send us an email at contact@thespruceeats.com, subject line: Newsletter Feedback. Follow us:   You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to The Spruce Eats newsletter. Unsubscribe © 2022 Dotdash.com — All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10005

These Ground Covers Provide Year-Round Color

They're some of the best plants for landscaping.

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These Ground Covers Provide Year-Round Color They're some of the best plants for landscaping. READ MORE More Gardening Tips Advice and Caution for Growing Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia) Tips for Growing Hostas Indoors 3 Easy and Cost-Effective Ways to Remove a Tree Stump Growing and Care of Calla Lily Flowers Learn How to Grow Heavenly But Temperamental Gardenias Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema) Houseplants Growing and Care Guide Landscaping Gardening Basics DIY Projects Perennial Plants Houseplants Outdoors & Gardening Did somebody forward you this email? Sign Up for The Spruce Gardens Newsletter! Have feedback? Send us an email at contact@thespruce.com, subject line: Newsletter Feedback. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to The Spruce Gardens newsletter. Unsubscribe © 2022 Dotdash.com — All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10005