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2023 Kitchen Cupboard Medicine

Excited to give a gift that keeps on giving the whole year through? Wondering what to do with all the herbs that collect in your cupboard & garden? Curious about… This information, and much, much, more is jam packed into 2023’s colorful, hand drawn & painted calendar! Look for it coming soon to these retailers:…

2022’s Inspiration

As the days lengthen & the taste of spring is in the air (accompanied not long after by the howl of the latest No’easter blowing in!) I often find myself sorting through recipes, looking to my old collection of cookbooks, and tagged favorites on my ancient laptop. Until I decide how to tap into a…

THE ANATOMY OF A MEAL

Wondering what to get for the seasoned cook or budding chef in your life? Curious about… what your cravings mean? … how to substitute sugar in your favorite recipes? … Companion planting & culinary herbs? …Iron-rich food combinations? This information and much more is contained within this colorful hand drawn & painted calendar! Keep things…

Trying to BEAT the HEAT

Without further ado, two recipes that have been helping us stay cool… MANGO (or your favorite fruit) LASSI RECIPE Blend together: 4 cups frozen peaches, mangos, nectarines (or your favorite fruit)2 cups plain yogurt2 cups unsweetened coconut milk1/2 teaspoon cardamom (optional)1/4 cup maple syruplime zest & juice to tastehandful of fresh mint leaves What’s great…

F A T & happy.

A visit to my grandmother’s house a couple weeks ago revealed an interesting artifact inspiring me to think more about fat… a roster for The New England Fat Man’s Club from 1912.

We CAN do this!

[Motherhood (n.): a lesson in gratitude] It has been 7 weeks since I became a mother! Our little cherub has put many things in perspective. I have a feeling this is just the beginning. For now, I am counting my blessings, which are many! I’m thankful this lanky, little bundle of good natured joy who’s…

2021 CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE!

While I take my sweet time to bring my new WordPress website up to speed transferring my various blog writing, pictures & wisdom from my previous website… I’m happy to announce that the 2021 calendar has been drawn, handpainted, printed & is ready for shipment! It is 11×17 inch, hand painted, wire bound and along…

WHAT’s YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE WITH MEAL PLANNING?

My biggest challenges with meal planning are getting to the grocery store (in the winter season) and TIME (this is a  problem for me all year long!)  Then comes having it all together enough to create a satisfying meal for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Along with learning about the value of piles of generously given…

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