After rinsing the head of cauliflower, cut it into florets, remove the thick stem portions, and slice it very thin. Arrange in a single layer on a stone pan (or your favorite roasting pan), drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, add salt, pepper, and about...
In case you haven’t noticed, it’s still possible to find Vidalia onions in local stores. I’m not sure how long they will last, so now is the time to snatch them up. They are deliciously sweet and perfect on a burger or cooked with your veggies. Onions...
Happy almost 4th of July weekend! The celebrations are about to begin. Parades, barbecues, picnics, watermelon, fireworks, adult beverages, and probably a brownie or 12. Enjoy your gatherings and do not obsess about the food. The more you tell yourself that you “can’t” have something, the more...
July 28, 2006, was the day our family adopted Sophie Slager, or put another way, the day she became the little princess of our household. Part Cocker Spaniel and part mystery dog, she was a little bit of a thing that had been unadopted by another...
Happy Father’s Day weekend to all the dads in my blog audience! In your honor, I’m sharing a few ideas to accompany those steaks on the grill, or salmon, if you prefer. (That’s a little joke because NEVER would be the day when Mr. Non-Compliant would...
Last week I covered the Dirty Dozen— the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) 12 recommended fruits and vegetables that should be organic whenever possible, due to the excessive pesticide use. This week, I’ll give you the list of the Clean Fifteen—those fruits and vegetables that are low in pesticides. You may...
With the arrival of June comes Indiana strawberries. It’s also the month to continue planting your vegetables, flowers, and enjoying life. Some fun, as well as traditional National holidays, are abundant. Here are some of them that you may choose to celebrate, or not: JUNE HOLIDAYS 2: National...
About a week ago, I walked into the kitchen and saw Mr. Non-Compliant (my dear hubby) eating breakfast. Up-close inspection revealed that he had a bowl of Greek yogurt, the plain unsweetened variety, with a bit of granola sprinkled in, and a sliced apple on the...
As warmer days make their appearance, we tend to trade our hearty soup recipes in for light, bursting-with-flavor salads. By increasing fruit and vegetable intake, and introducing a variety of produce, we can strengthen the immune system by diversifying the gut microbiome, or “good” bacteria. ...
Depending on where you live, it may be time to plant a garden. We are now frost free in Northwest Indiana. Allegedly. We’ll see… The rule of green thumbs around here is that it’s safe to plant after Mother’s Day. Grateful for the warm days of late and...