September 23rd ushers in the autumn equinox, a time when day and night are in perfect balance. It also opens the official season of cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice (everything), and the raking of leaves. The world around us slowly begins its transformation into a canvas of...
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...
Mr. Non-Compliant LOVES corn on the cob. Since the corn season is rather brief, I do my best to oblige him with this indulgence. And as my dear cousin Roger says, “Corn on the cob is a vehicle for salt and butter.” Yep, that’s my family. I...
What does one eat when in a bar? Bar food, of course. The bar options: The Brown Bear vs. The Antler: Horniest Bar Around (There were deer heads with antlers gracing the walls. On the antlers hung Mardi Gras beads. Unique décor, indeed.) They’re directly across the street...
Potatoes have gotten a bad rap. Because of fries. And Pringles. And chain restaurant menu items that start with “loaded.” But spuds themselves? They’re one of the most nutritious and filling foods on the planet. And that’s true even if you're trying to lose weight. Here's the real...
Mr. Non-Compliant and I have been taking lots of walks lately. In fact, we have an ongoing friendly competition concerning our daily step count. He usually wins. Here’s why. We don’t have devices that attach to our bodies to record such statistics. We only go by the...
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...
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...
We know that home cooking is the healthiest. For starters, we’re not loading our meals with ingredients that we can’t pronounce and preservatives to make the food last for weeks. There are times, however, when it’s socially correct to go out and enjoy a meal with...