We just wrapped up a successful summer cooking series and planning is underway for some exciting classes this fall. There is an after school cooking program for kids ages 6-10 as well as ages 11-14. The kids will get to prepare their own after school Read the rest of this entry →
I never re-post old articles, but in honor of the holiday weekend ahead of us which will be chock full of backyard barbeques, I couldn’t help but send out this reminder of just why you might want to avoid consuming America’s standard bbq fare this weekend, the good ole hot dog.
Original post: July 4, 2009:
With all of the 4th of July celebrations in full swing this weekend, I am being confronted with an array of hot dogs, the unmistakable scent of which are wafting through the air at every backyard barbeque I attend. There was a time when I ate hot dogs with reckless abandon, smothered in mustard and sauerkraut, coupled with a large coke and greasy French fries, oblivious to what I was putting into my body. I thought they tasted heavenly (especially after a night out of drinking). I never really gave a second thought as to what actually went into one of these creations. Read the rest of this entry →
This is a very thought provoking book, along the lines of Fast Food Nation and The Omnivore’s Dilemna. The author, Melanie Joy, explores the psychology of carnism, the belief system that enables us to eat some animals and not others. Why we as a society deem it acceptable and appropriate to consume the meat of pigs and cows, but become completely disgusted and offended at the idea of doing the same to our dogs, Read the rest of this entry →
So I’m back. You didn’t really think I could stay away from this blog for too long did you? I have truly missed writing the articles, so the posts may be infrequent and sporadic, but they will be here when inspiration strikes.
I’ve had quite a few weeks since the holiday madness relinquished it’s control over my life to unwind, relax, and enjoy some much needed downtime. (Although coaching our kids’ basketball teams and racing from one after school activity to another isn’t exactly downtime, it’s less busy than it had been for a few months.)
One of the things I have been enjoying the most during these cold winter months is reacquainting myself with my juicer. I’ve been giving it quite a workout of late. Juicing isn’t something I usually associate with the cold winter months; I’m more of a Read the rest of this entry →
