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Sloppy Chuck Sandwiches—All Natural & Easy!
Everyone can use a little help in the kitchen. In a pinch, even an Earth Mom like me may resort to those little packets of various-food-helper mix. But every time I buy one, I wince at the price, especially if the main ingredient is salt or flour. And don’t even mention the chemical ingredients I … Continue reading
Carrot and Ginger Winter Soup
At last! The snow is flying and a nip is in the air. Whether you are a winter lover, or you can’t wait for spring, there is nothing like a hot bowl of soup to warm you. Every winter, I have lots of carrots left from summer’s CSA, and this recipe for Velvet Carrot & … Continue reading
Thai Curry Squash Soup
The holidays are over… and right now the bathroom scale is not my friend. The celebrating was wonderful and I thoroughly enjoyed the muffins… the pies… the hot buttered rums… But alas, it is time to turn away from holiday treats and back toward healthier fare. With a basement full of squash and beets, brussels … Continue reading
Warm Your New Year with Hot Buttered Rum
There is a soft spot in my heart for hot toddies, the classic winter beverage that blends sweet, smooth and soothing in a single warm gulp. When winter freezes your breath and numbs your toes, it is only right to defrost by a fire, then get warm on the inside too. On New Year’s Eve … Continue reading
Reinventing Bag Lunch & a Giveaway
The new year is almost here. Have you planned your New Year’s Resolutions? Eating healthier tops the list of popular ideas. Will you be eating more vegetables? Cutting down on fat? Buying local? And what about your kids? Are they still eating those school lunches—the kind that count catsup as a vegetable? Brown bagging is … Continue reading
Green Holiday Giving & a Giveaway …
Tis the season for giving! According to the National Retail Federation, the holiday season can represent anywhere between 25-40% of annual sales for some retailers. That’s a lot of incentive to make gift giving green! From your choice of gifts… to how you wrap them… to earth friendly follow through, the holidays can be fun … Continue reading
Coffee for a Better Tomorrow
Every morning, my husband brings me coffee in bed. He tiptoes in and leaves a steaming mug on the nightstand. I catch the rich aroma first, then ease upright for a first warm sip. When I step out of bed I have a better outlook on life—and have gotten a healthy dose of anti-oxidants. Coffee … Continue reading
Stalking the Wild Christmas Tree
It might never have become a tradition. When my husband and I were first married, we decided to cut our own tree. What better way to start our new life together! With nothing available near town, we took the afternoon off and drove about an hour outside the city to the most enormous tree farm … Continue reading
A Grass Fed Beef Primer
Grass-fed beef is all the rage. The health benefits are promoted by Dr Oz and validated by mainstream websites like Medscape. I just picked up my annual quarter of grass fed beef from a local farmer and am excited to continue a healthy, delicious tradition. Allowing me to support small farms and providing better fat … Continue reading
And the Energy Savings Are… (Real!)
No one like to open up the monthly power bill! Especially in a year of record extremes, like this one! This summer, instead of merely complaining, we decided what we could do about it. Since we had already done some of the big projects (e.g. attic insulation), we decided to focus on simple changes. … Continue reading
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