Author Archives: Espirational

It’s National Good Neighbor Day

Good Neighbor Day was the idea of Mrs. Becky Mattson, who started the effort in the 1970’s to make this a National day.  In 2003, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution, sponsored by Montana Senator Max Baucus, making September 28, National Good Neighbor Day. Do you have good neighbors?  Let them know.  Are you a goodContinue reading “It’s National Good Neighbor Day”

Making Your Own Salad Dressing is Easy

We all know unhealthy ingredients slip into salad dressing, but you can make a simple vinaigrette at home.  The formula is 3 parts oil to 1 part vinegar.  You may use olive oil, but any good vegetable oil will work, even flavored oils.  Apple cider vinegar works, but I prefer balsamic or red wine vinegar. FlavoredContinue reading “Making Your Own Salad Dressing is Easy”

A Bread Free Sandwich Idea

Ever tried a “pepperwich?”  Many people are familiar with baked stuffed peppers covered with tomato sauce, but you can also stuff you favorite sandwich filling into a raw pepper shell. Cut a large green bell pepper in half lengthwise.  Remove seeds and as much white pith as you can.  I also cut out the stem.  FillContinue reading “A Bread Free Sandwich Idea”