Thank you for the many recommendations of farm stands with tasty corn on the cob. Mr. Non-Compliant happened to be in the vicinity of VanDerGriends Farm Stand located on Glenwood Lansing Road in Lansing, Illinois. This spot was recommended by one my readers, so he stopped. He...
In the past week, a discussion came up about pineapple. How do you choose a tasty one? Well, for those inquiring minds, here you go. How to choose a tasty pineapple Look for a bit of yellow, which should be present at the eyes at the...
In conversation, I’m hearing the sentiment of overwhelm from just about everyone. Too much. Too many. Not enough time. Decorations, parties, gift wrapping, cards, playing chauffeur, appointments, work. Time for you—WHAT? Let’s be realistic. Stuff has to get done and somebody’s got to do it. Odds are good...
Yes, you read that correctly. Sometimes I eat my feelings. How about you? We feel sad, so we eat food that soothes us. We feel like celebrating, so we eat food that delights us. We are bored or lonely, so we eat chips. Sometimes a glass of...
Each trip to the grocery store these days is a new adventure. It has become such a conscious, thought-out process. What time is best? Where am I most likely to find what I need? How quickly can I get back to my home? As usual, more questions...
As many of you know, I am not a cauliflower fan, even though I’m fond of most other vegetables. I’ve been challenged by lots of you on various ways to try it, to the point where you’ve taken on a competitive nature. It’s rather entertaining. WHO will...
I recently took the plunge and bought The Instant Pot. I’m not what I would consider a gadget junkie, however when I learned the ease with which I could make (AND PEEL) hard boiled eggs, I decided it was worth the investment. Peeling hard boiled eggs...
2 Cups (or 16oz. jar) Natural Peanut Butter 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 Cups Honey (or even a bit less--add a splash of almond milk if too thick) 2 Cups Chocolate Vegan Protein Powder (I like Arbonne) 3 Cups Rice Krispies In a microwave-safe bowl,...
These bars are good to have on hand in case you need to "grab and go," or you need a pick-me-up snack during the day. Store them in the freezer so they stay fresh. This helps for portion control too. Protein from the peanut butter...