Rainier cherries, with their vibrant golden hue and succulent sweetness, are truly a delight to behold. Now is the time to enjoy this unique fruit since the growing season is brief. The growing season for Rainier cherries typically occurs during the summer months, from late June to...
Yesterday we celebrated the summer solstice, heralding the onset of summer and embracing the sun's longest appearance of the year. I can FINALLY put away my heavy sweaters in exchange for lightweight t-shirts. As we find ourselves at the halfway point of the calendar, it’s the perfect...
In a world where commercial sports drinks like Powerade and Gatorade often take center stage, it's time to shine the spotlight on some naturally hydrating superstars. If you're looking to replenish your electrolytes after a tough workout or simply beat the summer heat, you may want...
I hope those of you who love donuts enjoyed your special day last week. Mr. Non-Compliant was caught savoring a blueberry sour cream donut from Rise'n Roll. He said it was amazing and is considering having another one before next year’s donut day celebration. If you...
Friday, June 2nd is National Donut Day. And it’s Gina’s birthday. Happy National Donut Day! Happy Birthday, Gina! We’re finally in the month of summer and my peonies are in their glory—white, pink and red blooms abound. There is much to celebrate. Back to the free doughnut topic, in...
I’m with Winnie the Pooh when it comes to honey. Although, I don’t recommend eating pawfuls of it from a honey pot. To get honey’s natural health benefits, look for raw or unpasteurized. Raw honey has some healing properties (may help with sore throats, stomach flu, digestion), strengthens...
Here in the Midwest, it’s finally safe to plant flowers and vegetables without fear of frost. We hope. I’m going to risk it. The daffodils and tulips are done for another year. My lilac bushes are fragrant and their beauty is short-lived. My peonies are going to open...
If you’ve watched television recently, perhaps you’ve noticed that not a commercial segment passes without the mention of a prescription drug. Or at least it seems that way to me. Sometimes several drugs are mentioned before regular programming resumes. The list of side effects seems just as...
For those of you who have been following my blog for the past 2 ½ years, you may recall my weekly posts about the size of my friend’s baby in utero compared to various fruits and vegetables. Baby Angelos recently celebrated his 2nd birthday, and I...
This week I was asked, “My young son gets some red irritation around his mouth when he eats lots of tomatoes. Why does this happen?” The answer: acid in the tomato is irritating the area where it comes in contact. Citrus fruits may have the same...