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I’m often asked, how I stay fit while cooking and eating so much! There are several factors at play…first I just have to say genetics! We are all victims of our DNA. My parents were both small boned and my mother had hyperthyroidism and I do as well, so my metabolism is in a hyper mode. But I have to say that I hardly ever just chow down! Mostly because I cook so much and taste along the way so that when dinner is ready, I feel like I’ve already eaten.

During the day, I just nibble on good stuff… olives, nuts, fruit, cheese, veggies etc. We’ve all heard it a thousand times, but moderation IS the key! Also, I have a very physical lifestyle, lots of chores living in the country and my hobbies are very physical as well, hiking, riding, fishing, gardening. In a nutshell…I never sit down!

I am very low maintenance in terms of beauty products! I use dove soap on my face and generic Oil of Olay for a moisturizer! I think that good healthy skin comes from within, so it really doesn’t matter what goes on the surface. When I was little, my mother, best described as a gypsy witch doctor, made me drink a tablespoon of cod liver oil every morning! YUK! She said it would make my skin pretty! And I think she was right!

A Ruthe SnakeI was a model until I retired at age 30 when I had my first baby. My mother also believed that olive oil (the heart of the Mediterranean diet) had magical qualities! God knows I had plenty of it growing up in an Italian family!

Not only did we cook with it, but we used it for a moisturizer for skin and hair, and I still do! My mother also collected rainwater to wash our hair with. Natural products really do work wonders! I’ve never had a manicure, pedicure or a facial. I’m too frugal (ok cheap) to pay for what I can do myself! I must say though that everyday, I put on my make-up and look my best, even in my old work clothes, I have on lipstick! I admire French women for this mindset, it just makes you feel better! But then again I am a make-up artist, a commercial make-up artist, meaning that I make-up people that are on camera, I get them “camera ready”. This includes, models, actors, sports figures, CEO’s, and everyone in between. I’ve even done 2 sitting Presidents!  I have over 25 years of experience in that field, so I have some good make-up tips for you! Stay tuned!

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Hi! I’m Ruth

Welcome to the Cabin in the Woods! My name is Ruth, I’m an ex model who retreated to the woods over 30 years ago! We live in an an old log cabin deep in the forest that we built ourselves! I’m a constant cook and live very close to nature. A pioneer woman by choice! read more »

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