Something From Nothing Meal of the Week: My dad always said my mom’s best meals were the ones she made when, supposedly, there was “nothing to eat in the house.” My mother is the Queen of Something From Nothing. I try to emulate her tactics using wholesome ingredients. I hope these meal ideas keep you […]
Food
Grandmom’s Chocolate Cake
My grandmother knew a little somethin’ about pizzazz: she always added something extra to things, a special topper on a package, a pretty brooch to a jacket, a secret ingredient to a recipe. Her chocolate cake is coveted by everyone in the family for its dense texture and chocolate flavor that isn’t overly sweet. Paired […]
How Now, Organic Cow? — The Organic Milk Shortage and Why You Should Care
In case you haven’t noticed (I hadn’t–not being a milk drinker), there is currently a nationwide shortage of organic milk. You may not see the effects at the moment, but stores in the East and Southeast, namely the Publix and Wegmans chains, are unable to stock milk to keep up with the demand for an […]
Getting Out of the Holiday Haze: a Safe Detox
The winter holidays are officially over in my mind, but I thought an after-holiday post might be timely with the arrival of January 6th. When I was growing up, we didn’t take down our Christmas decorations until the celebration of The Three Kings, or The Epiphany, which occurs on that date. Since “epiphany” holds two […]
This Cookie Dough Needs More Cheez Balls
I will preface this post with an admission: there is a lot of non-healthful talk going on here. You have been warned. I’ve been a bit silent lately, taking in the holiday season, but also contemplating how to discuss a season of indulgence on a blog dedicated to just the opposite. Granted, the holiday season […]
Homemade Crescent Rolls–Dairy-free, too!
When I was placed in charge of Thanksgiving dinner, I vowed that no processed junk would touch anyone’s lips at my table. When my youngest brother requested–DEMANDED–crescent rolls (that I had only ever made from a can), I knew I had to take matters into my own unprocessed hands. Homemade Crescent Rolls Ingredients Makes approx. […]