The Long Pause
Those who read our posts probably noticed something different about last week’s newsletter. There were no pictures, and given that I am both photographer and writer, this conspicuous absence was likely quite noticeable. I had honestly planned to attach images to the posts, but the events of the week had pulled me elsewhere. I didn’t […]
Summer Squash, Cauliflower and Flageolet Bean Soup
The Flageolet bean is common in France and an excellent addition to soups. The flavor is mild with a creamy texture. Once cooked, these beans can either be blended to create a soup base or added whole. Despite their fragile appearance, these thin-skinned pale green beans hold their shape well. Pair these dainty beans with […]
Twenty Years on a Brown Paper Bag
Dee had already lived with diabetes for twenty years when her physician sent her to see a diabetes educator. Despite all of her efforts to follow a meal plan, lose weight, and exercise, her latest HgbA1c had climbed to above 10%, reflecting an average blood glucose reading of over 250 mg/dL. She left the doctor’s […]
Better Than Butter
Let’s talk about butter. I am not convinced that butter is behind all evils. A good butter is, in fact, closer to a whole food than the typical kinds of margarine which contain synthetic ingredients that no “body” would recognize as food. But…non-food is a topic for another time. Suffice it to say that this […]
The Life Before
I often speak of seasonal change, of life cycles that return each year, heralding the birth of spring and the demise of winter. Such has marked the passing of time and the opportunity to reflect on life as lived. Yet, there is also life that does not return yet still leaves us with reminders of […]
Plant-based Flatbread
After a disappointing tortilla search at the grocery store, I decided to try my hand at making my own flatbread. Yes, I know, I’m picky. In defense of the grocery store offerings, some tortilla options were…shall we say, passable. But, there is nothing quite like homemade flatbread. The problem is, well…I had never tried to […]