Well – I imagine it seemed as though I abandoned this blog altogether –but not the case. It’s been hectic around our house, packing, getting ready to move, trying to sell our house, having a moving sale and open houses. Then there was this little storm you might have heard about named Ike, [...]

Ever wonder why people seem so confused about diet and nutrition “facts”? Ever consider that part of the problem is the “journalists” who report these “facts”? For example,  dbTechno and other sites report that a study published in Lancet Oncology, indicates that a vegan diet (along with exercise and relaxation) is important in slowing the [...]

  In the spirit of the economy let me eliminate a bunch of trips to the mall where I would have to walk around frantically trying to find just the right gift for all, on my shopping list. I truly believe its time to bring back the old fashioned spirit of Christmas and spend a few [...]

Despite my fondness for things noodly, I can’t enjoy pasta very often: Carbs settle on my hips, and my mood suffers if I eat too much of the stuff. This is frustrating, because pasta is not only inexpensive and easy to prepare, but its “portionability” is perfect for folks like me who are cooking for [...]

Well it’s that time again Spring school holiday’s for all states of Australia. The age old exodus to Queensland is about to take place, you’ve looked the airlines or serviced the car and are about to embark on 1 or 2 weeks of family closeness. This all sounds great but when you get there the [...]

Do you enjoy tea? Are you in Chicago? If so, make your way down to State and Division for a tea shopping experience that you won’t soon forget. TeaGshwender has been offering fine teas since 1978, and has been expanding its business throughout Europe, The Middle East and South America. TeaGshwender has now begun operations [...]

This is one of the easiest shortbread cookies to make. After experimenting with this recipe it became one of our favorites. You can play with the presentation of these cookies. If you like chocolate you can dunk the tips, (once they’re cooled), in melted dark semi sweet chocolate, and again into walnut chunks. These little [...]

I just made 21 pint jars of this delicatessen. These will make really great Christmas gifts. (Did you know only 103 days left until Christmas) Every year I freeze a bunch of rhubarb that’s peeled, finely chopped and blanched just for the purpose of making make my Grandma’s awesome Walnut Rhubarb Dessert Sauce. This is a tangy sauce [...]

    There is nothing better tasting then fresh bread with a lavender spread. The aroma of the two combined is so great that in my opinion should be bottled as a perfect kitchen air freshener scent. Important facts to know and to follow: Never use any type of dried lavender if it’s not self [...]

Well, as promised I attend a weekly wine tasting at this wonderful little wine boutique in Greenville, NC called Dolce Vita. Since fall is just around the corner, Autumn Mills, owner of the shop, thought it would be appropos to bring out the wonderful Red Zins and get our palates ready for them since they [...]