The Fine Print

The choice to reproduce, for those of us fortunate enough to have one, is supported by many terms and conditions.  Most of these are assumed from the get-go:  less sleep, more mess, less control, more chaos, less sex, more cuddling.  The "experts" (many of whom haven't had children but have written lots of books about ...

Bubble and Squeak

A memorable recipe from one of my 'forgotten' cookbooks.  It's a good way to use up leftover mashed potatoes from Christmas dinner, and it's quick and easy if you're too partied out to make a "real meal". Bubble and Squeak 3-4 cups mashed potato 2-3 cups shredded spinach or other greens 1 egg, beaten 1 cup grated cheddar cheese pinch of freshly grated ...

Not Fond of the ‘Recipe Within a Recipe’

I borrowed a cookbook once that promised me quick and easy crockpot recipes using only "five ingredients that everyone has in their pantry." In one recipe, I needed a can of cream of chicken soup; in another, a jar of bbq sauce; in another, a half of a package of biscuit mix. Needless ...

Don’t Call Me Vegan

So, I'm sitting here eating my raw vanilla ice cream, and I've finally got my raw crackers in the dehydrator, after waiting a day and a half for my raw macaroons to reach the perfect crispness, and I'm thinking It's time to come out of the closet. It's been over a year since I ...

Find Your LEGS

I think if we can learn to LIVE Green, EAT Green and GROW Green, then ultimately we will SAVE Green, which is good for our pocketbooks, and good for the planet.

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