"Hunger is the best sauce." Socrates Food should taste good. It just should. That's what I keep telling our daughters when they're tempted to eat things that come out of wrappers that crinkle. With the exception of chocolate and Combos, which are clearly God's gift to the snack-food world, most food is at its best… Continue reading Summer-sun vinaigrette
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Binge-worthy veggies
“Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie.” Jim Davis, American cartoonist The above quote is certainly Garfield worth, but that kind of thinking is probably why many people shy away from not only full-on vegetarianism but the plant-slant lifestyle that I enjoy. Many Americans simply do… Continue reading Binge-worthy veggies
Bake Sale Brownies
“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.” Charles Schulz, American cartoonist It all started when a church youth leader wanted to drive home the point of the parable of the talents (an ancient unit of money). Like the executive type in Jesus's story, she gave each of us… Continue reading Bake Sale Brownies
Circling the wagons
"There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate." Linda Grayson, author In just a week, the people within our circle of wagons have experienced everything from a carbon-monoxide poisoning to major surgery. This, of course, has caused women in the group to launch an organizational effort worthy of Gen.… Continue reading Circling the wagons
Comfort food
“Ice cream was reliable. Young men were not.” Kerry Greenwood, "Murder in the Dark" Which of these things does not belong? Birds singing, daffodils blooming, sandals, snow, frost on the garage roof, salt spray on the car, thick sweaters. Today, if you live in much of the U.S., it would be the sandals. It's literally… Continue reading Comfort food
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