7 Fall Foods to Forage For
Would you believe there are all kinds of fresh food, free for the taking out there in the great outdoors? If there’s a forest or a meadow nearby, you may be able to forage for some delicious fall edibles. I love gardening, but I also love harvesting food I didn’t have to grow. And this […]
Pantry Perk-Up
Do you remember that nursery rhyme about uncooperative Mary? It goes like this: Mary, Mary quite contrary, how does your garden grow? With silver bells and cockle shells and pretty maids all in a row. I don’t know what a cockle shell is and right now my garden is in need of a cleanup, but […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Pears
Did you know that pears are a member of the rose family? Yes! They sure are. There are over 3000 varieties of pears in the world. If you plant a pear tree today it will take about 7 years to produce fruit, but they can live for 100 years. Pears are packed with fiber and […]
What symbol of fall may help you beat the blues?
Pumpkins are all over the place right now. Readily available across most of North America, pumpkins have become a symbol of autumn and have a starring role in desserts, soups and loaves this time of year. But these gorgeous orange orbs are much more than just a pretty face. Pumpkins, like carrots and sweet potatoes, […]
Be Proactive with Probiotics
Good gut bacteria is a hugely underrated benefit for your physical well-being. Did you know that there are roughly 450 or so different species of bacteria right now sitting in your gastrointestinal tract? If you put all of those little critters on a kitchen scale, they’d add up to about three pounds. Now, I don’t […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: An Apple a Day
You know the old saying, right? An apple a day keeps the doctor away. There’s a lot of truth to that saying. Apples are fiber-rich, full of vitamin A, beta-carotene, and vitamin C as well as a smattering of other vitamins and minerals. Definitely a valuable part of your daily bites! It’s not just red, […]
Special Report – Expired Condiments
Are you suffering from OCS? Old Condiment Syndrome? You know what I’m talking about. Crusty ketchup bottles, icky, old Ranch dressing and ancient mustard? Most of us have as many condiments as we do cleaning supplies. My dear friend Marla Cilley (AKA as the FlyLady) says she knows what’s lurking under your sinks (more cleaning […]
Leanne’s Favorite Food Swaps
In life, it’s the little things that count. Not the great big momentous occasions, but the daily moments that all strung together, make up your own personal circle of life. We cannot measure the quality of our lives by the big events like birthday celebrations, weddings, baptisms, and graduations. It’s the day-to-day stuff that makes […]
Never Let Your Kids Do These 3 Things in the Kitchen
One of my favorite pastimes is cooking with my children. Do you have kids? If you do, I want to heavily recommend that you teach them the joys of the kitchen while they’re still young and look up at you like a superhero that has all the answers. Teaching your children how to cook is […]