This weekend I came across a "splendid soups" magazine. When I first picked it up I wondered if I would find many useful recipes. Hours later I had bookmarked nearly half of them. Now I am hungry for nothing but soup, so this week it is on the menu four out of six days. I…
Now that we’re into December citrus season is starting. Here in the mid-west we don’t grow a lot of oranges, lemons, or grapefruits so we must ship them in from California, Florida, and Texas. Because of this they are a special treat in the cold, dark days of winter. Until I started cooking from scratch…
After a long weekend I really need a menu plan to get me back into the swing of things. I am also embarking on an herbal candida cleanse, which I will tell you more about later. But during this cleanse our family is following the body ecology with a few modifications. That means no gluten,…
Is it possible to take a pretty picture of beans? Aesthetics aside, beans are a frugal protein source that, when prepared properly, can be quite nourishing. They can be pretty bland, but when combined with the right seasonings they are down right delicious. After cooking beans in a big pot on the stove top the…
