Wow! I attended my first Twitter party last night–2 of them actually (in a row!)–and I’m exhausted! Kind of exhilarated, but exhausted! And I can’t really see straight… 🙄 The topics were the campaign for safe cosmetics and the film, “The Story of Cosmetics: The Ugly Truth of Toxins In, Toxins Out” followed by more…
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Rainy Day Squash Boats
I’m all for rain, but what’s with the threatening skies every time I have a day off!? Not being able to hang laundry outside really throws a wrench into the rest of my week. Rrrrr…. 😡 Oh well. It’s good for the garden, right? Besides, a rainy day is the perfect time to take care…
Father's Day: Vegan Trail Mix Cookies
For Father’s Day, I decided to give my husband the gift of eternal life! …in the form of these super nutrient-rich cookies! (He’s not vegan, but I lucked out with a guy who is really into the idea of a plant-based diet as long as it includes hamburgers, too.) I thought I’d share my recipe,…
Squash Blossom Insecurity
OK, crafty foodbloggers…I have a challenge for you. It irks me to no end that there are so many things I don’t utilize from my garden. I was reminded of this irkiness by a post on Oh She Glows this morning…(garlic scapes are among the things I don’t use.) …along with beet greens, fiddlehead ferns, and…
Initial Thoughts on Food…
I am not a health nut. I will admit, I am WAY intrigued by Peeps Italian Ice at Rita’s (though a little sample spoon would surely take care of that), and I just may break down and try the Maple French Toast and Bacon Cupcake recipe I’ve been saving for a rainy day. If it…