A friend of mine recently mentioned that she wastes lots of time. While wasting time is a real thing, there is also the art of doing nothing. There’s a BIG difference. It’s all in the perspective, intention, and result. This week, I practiced the art of doing nothing for...
It’s that time of year when my dear cousin, Roger, aka Mr. Corn, and his wife Barb, come to Indiana for a visit. They now live in Florida, where sweet corn is not optimal. Nothing beats Midwestern corn in August. It is truly amazing. Even though it...
I find it fascinating when one single food, or in this case, an herb, can contribute so much to our health. Cilantro is one such herb. While it’s not one of my favorites, I’m trying to creatively sneak it into my life because of its benefits. By...
While many of us would like to add more vegetables to our diet, it can be challenging to come up with new ideas. Discovering main dishes that are vegetarian or vegan that taste good and are satisfying can seem impossible. I know because I’ve tried. Then there’s the...
In an effort to help those who are allergic or choose not to eat chicken eggs, this blog’s for you. And if you love chicken eggs, biscuits and gravy, and Eggs Benedict, this blog’s for you. There’s something for everyone. Last week I visited a local eatery that...
For any of my new blog followers, cauliflower is one of the few vegetables that I’m not fond of. I’ve tried it all sorts of ways. Readers have sent me their very best recipes that make cauliflower “to die for,” convinced that theirs will be THE...
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 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...