Eating Local
All the Leftovers Chicken Curry
I have been struggling to blog lately. Between the kids’ busy schedules and the lack of fresh local food, it has been tough. Part of the problem is the fact that I get inspiration from beautiful local food–a crisp head of lettuce, a bunch of fragrant dill, or a blushing melon. Give me a full … Continue reading
10 Reasons to Plant a Tree–on Earth Day, or Any Day
To celebrate Earth Day, we planted eight tiny trees! Last fall I enjoyed harvesting and juicing wild grapes, and came away inspired to add more fruit to my young collection of berries. So this spring, two plum, elderberry, mulberry and winterberry holly (for winter centerpieces) plants were shipped bare root from a Michigan nursery to … Continue reading
Cheesy Carrot Rutabaga Ring
This recipe is based on a dish from McCall’s Cooking School. My mother enhanced the original with garlic and Parmesan cheese—everything’s better with garlic and Parmesan, right? It is now a holiday favorite, enjoyed even by carrot haters! Despite its fond place in our hearts, I had never made the dish, intimidated by chopping up … Continue reading
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
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
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
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