food

Let’s Have Some Fun

I know we are going through dark times. But dark times are the reason Christmas is celebrated in the darkness of December for many of us. So, I have decided instead of giving in to the darkness to throw a party. I know there are those who will say we should not be celebrating whileContinue reading “Let’s Have Some Fun”

Food is Better in November

“In November, the smell of food is different. It is an orange smell. A squash and pumpkin smell. It tastes like cinnamon and can fill up a house in the morning, can pull everyone from bed in a fog. Food is better in November than any other time of the year.” — Cynthia Rylant IContinue reading “Food is Better in November”

A Holiday Extra

The link below is to my Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake. This has become my holiday cake. I hope you will try it.

Prevention and Treatment of Disease

“The main weapons in the prevention and treatment of disease and human carelessness will probably always be food and exercise.” – Dr. Blake F. Donaldson

The Secret to Cooking Good Healthy Food

Several years ago a culinary instructor named Todd Mohr gave a free webinar on how to cook like a chef. It was not what I expected. Instead of talking about all the “secrets” and difficult recipes we think professional chefs know he talked about how home cooks make things too difficult. The focus of his webinarContinue reading “The Secret to Cooking Good Healthy Food”

Most Powerful Form of Medicine

“The food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison.” – Ann Wigmore

Recipes for making the most of what you have

These are some of my favorite recipes and ideas for making the most of what you have. I’ve been using these while trying to work around not being able to buy certain ingredients. Thought you might find these helpful to extend the food you have on hand or make do with what you’ve got duringContinue reading “Recipes for making the most of what you have”

Feeding Yourself and Your Family in Uncertain Times

I’ve always tried to keep a small pantry stocked because I don’t like to shop and of course for emergencies. I add to it as I go along by adding an extra item or two to my grocery orders, especially sale items. Recently I have been reminded of the importance of keeping a pantry stockedContinue reading “Feeding Yourself and Your Family in Uncertain Times”