“Unhappy Meals” Article

A good friend emailed me the “Unhappy Meals” article by Michael Pollan. It is lengthy, but well worth reading. I took all weekend to get through it. I would have finished sooner but you know how a mom gets interrupted… What I like about Michael Pollan’s analysis is that he encourages us to focus on [...]

Creating a Workable Pantry

Many health-conscious cooks and mothers of large families often make bulk food purchases. It not only simplies shopping but often rewards the family with great savings in food costs. My family is no exception. We purchase non-perishables to last for one or two months or more. To make purchases this way requires workable pantry storage. [...]

My Pantry Storage

Updated: 4/10/2010 (briefly) We purchase most food stuffs in quantities that will last for 1 or 2 or more months. I don’t have a pantry — though I wish I did! I wouldn’t enjoy my time in the kitchen if it weren’t at least somewhat efficient, so it is important to me to find workable [...]

A Healthy Salad Habit

When we first married, Jeff told me how much he loved salads and how he would love to eat salad every day. I’m sorry to admit that I didn’t take him at his word until about five years into our marriage. After repeated encouragements from him and a desire growing in me to provide healthier [...]