There is special pleasure from your first season’s home-grown organic tomato, a pleasure that goes beyond the sweet taste explosion, as all that gathered sunshine is released for your taste buds. Not only is there that little swell of pride, knowing you have nurtured fresh and healthy produce for you and your family. You’ve also added…
Food is a big deal at our house. It’s our health plan and our insurance and our future. We feel very strongly that food is the foundation for all the body’s needs, and our kids deserve to eat real, whole, natural foods. Not from a box or a can or an aluminum tray, with all sorts…
Evidently, to be a man, you must drive a pickup truck (or motorcycle), eat at BBQ joints, go fishing, do your own home improvement, watch a lot of pro sports and auto racing, subscribe to sports and men’s magazines, and eat a lot of “salty snacks”. At least according to Sperling’s Best Places, Weber Shandwick,…
I’m a book addict. At any given time, I’m in the middle of a handful of books, both fiction and non-fiction, and reading is one of my favorite activities when I need some downtime. I’m also a pretty critical reader, perhaps because I’m a writer, and I usually have a good sense of whether I’ll…
With all of the green re-emerging from the ground at this time of year, it’s time to either start digging a garden of your own or looking for a local CSA farm. Community-supported agriculture is a great way deepen the connection between your food, your community, and the air , soil and sunshine that ultimately…
Feeding your kids natural snacks that are fast and easy to prepare can be a challenge for fathers who aren’t so natural in the kitchen. Depending on how often you prepare food for your kids, the chorus of “I’m hungryyy… what can I have to eat?” may make you grab for your keys and wallet,…
Pumpkin spice cookies are a great way to celebrate fall! One of my favorite things about fall is the abundance of winter squash and pumpkins at the farmers market. They’re such an awesome food – they grow very abundantly in most gardens, they store extremely well, they can feed a lot of people, and they…
Looking for a super-tasty, quick and easy treat? A healthy snack that even your mother would love? Stop right now and make this banana bread recipe! Best Banana Bread Ever Recipe 3 ripe bananas, mashed with a fork 1/4 cup oil 1/2 cup honey 1 & 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2…
Raw treats aren’t as hard to make as you might think. This raw food dessert recipe is quick and easy, and is sure to please even picky eaters. Cashew fudge is a huge hit at potlucks and parties. It really hits the spot when you want a sweet chocolate munchie that’s full of nutrition.
