It’s Turnip Week
Lots of things change in 30 years. These days, when a woman is pregnant and tracking the weeks, the size of the baby is likened to a piece of produce. I recently learned this because I have a friend who is pregnant. Each week I...
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A Little Secret
This may come as quite a shocker. People in the health and fitness industry sometimes fall off the health and fitness wagon. Yep, it happens. Some “fall-offs” I’ve recently learned about: Several fitness instructors found themselves overindulging in wine during the Covid lockdown. Another fitness guru stopped...
It’s Tomato Time
As I was caring for my tomato plants, I had the memory of my father teaching me about cutting off the suckers--those shoots that show up between the main stalk and a branch. The purpose of removing them is so that they do not suck...
Enjoy a Bit of Sabbath Today
Today, take some time to lighten things up a bit and do something you really enjoy—for about an hour. Warning: this may take some discipline. Monks refer to this as practicing Sabbath. (Yes, honoring Sabbath one day a week is on the list as well.) Practicing Sabbath...
Cheers for Rainiers
What is this Saturday, July 11, you ask? Why, it’s National Rainier Cherry Day! In 1952, Harry Fogle of Washington State University developed the Rainier cherry by cross-breeding the Bing and Van cherry varieties. Rainier cherries are large in size, so it’s quite appropriate that they were...
It’s Summer, so Bring on the Ribs
In our family, summer means grilling. One of our favorites: baby back ribs cooked to perfection. There’s a rib joint in Porter by the name of Wagner’s. Their ribs are outstanding. Our humble opinion: the ribs we make rival their ribs. Yes, really. They are THAT...
Sniff. What’s That Smell?
How does summer smell to you? What aromas make you happy? Maybe you haven’t thought about it much, unless you have seasonal allergies or a cold. Today, let’s appreciate our sense of smell. Taking time to enjoy the aroma of a delicious meal enhances the flavors and brings you...
A Time to Celebrate
Big weekend ahead. I wish all you fathers and like-fathers a very special Father’s Day this Sunday. May you enjoy a day filled with love, happiness, and all your favorite foods. Saturday, June 20th, 4:43pm central time, marks the 2020 Summer Solstice. It is the official...