What’s In Your Food?
Reading the food label and ingredients list on packaged products can be daunting. Many of the items in today’s food supply are synthetic chemicals, and the safety of these non-foods on our health is questionable. As a general rule, if the food doesn’t grow in the ground or, if you are a meat eater, ever […]
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is a type of wild cabbage with attributes similar to Brussel’s sprouts, collard greens, or Savory cabbage. This vegetable can be eaten raw or cooked and is a fine addition to soups and casseroles. Kohlrabi delivers almost the entire day’s worth of Vitamin C (based on a 2,000-calorie diet). It is also a source […]
Barn Sale
“Look, Deb, a barn sale,” John said as he passed the roadside sign. We were on our way to explore another new park, and I was busy on my phone instead of attending to the passing scenery. “Um, hum,” I muttered in reply. I hit delete, and twelve pesky emails disappear on my phone, only […]
Get Lost
Long before I moved to Lancaster, I would visit. I was fond of a certain park, one I frequented with Oscar, then just a puppy. I was unfamiliar with most of the city and typically would simply retrace my route back home directly from the park. But one day, I decided to venture further into […]
Cashew Almond Spread
Ditch the ranch dressing and add some nuts to your life. This homemade nut spread offers a mild and creamy alternative to the processed spreads you buy in the store. Best of all, it is simple to make and only requires six ingredients. Ingredients: 4 tsp salt 1 cup almonds 1 cup raw cashews 1/2 […]
Tomato Gazpacho
Every so often, I end up with a successful experiment. I had in mind a vegetable juice similar to the V8 I enjoyed in my youth and ended up with a delightful tomato gazpacho. John says it’s a keeper, and I wholeheartedly agree. Add the following ingredients to your blender and pulse until the mixture […]