Vegetables for Lazy Days
There are days, many of them lately, when I’m happy to prepare a meal, yet I am not in the mood to peel and chop a batch of vegetables to sauté, roast or grill. It feels like WAY too much work. And yet, I know that...
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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...
I’m a Honey Fan
I am often asked about honey—if it’s healthier than sugar. Honey does contain sugar. Per tablespoon, honey has 64 calories and 17g of sugar. That being the case, it will cause blood sugar to levels to increase. Good to be aware of, especially if diabetes is...
Nothing to Sneeze At: New theories explored to stem the growth of food allergies, intolerance in children
(The following article first appeared in the March 2018 issue of Get Healthy, a publication of The Northwest Indiana Times. Online version) Every morning while I got ready for school, mom would pack my lunch. Sometimes my main course was a salami, yellow mustard and sweet pepper sandwich...
Sending You Love and Gratitude
Today, I’m sending you love and gratitude. (No mask required.) Maybe you’ve got plenty, and now you have extra. Please share. In the book, “The Miracle of Water,” the author Masaru Emoto, demonstrates how water’s unique role in transporting the natural vibration of these words can...
Is Dairy Your Friend?
Maybe…maybe not. It’s possible to have a sensitivity to dairy, be allergic, or lactose intolerant. Or, have no ill effects from consuming it at all. Much of this is linked to your genetic makeup, and it can get pretty complicated. There are those who are a mess...
I Got Carded
Interesting times we live in. Last week I was carded before I could enter the grocery store. I went during the first hour of the store’s opening, with the “seniors.” I’m legit and getting carded to prove I’m old enough to shop early in the day...