Kale is one of those really scary vegetables. There cannot be more than a small percentage of the population that gets excited at the prospect of eating it. But kale is such a nutritional powerhouse it deserves a second look…or taste. Kale is a leafy green in the cruciferous vegetable category like broccoli, cabbage, collards … Read more
Paleo living, in my opinion, means appreciating the simple things in life. One of my favorite things to do is spend time with my boys and this summer I have the opportunity to do just that. One of my goals is to teach them a few things and hopefully instill in them an appreciation for … Read more
Unexpectedly back in my hometown of Tyler, Texas recently, I had the opportunity to do a little exploring. Spending time with my mother in the hospital meant missing out on her good home cooking. Given that I still needed to eat, and the hospital food left much to be desired, I set out on a … Read more
This compote recipe started out as a way to “spice up” a family favorite. My kids love applesauce. I have always served them unsweetened applesauce and they don’t seem to mind, but when it comes to dessert they expect something a little more exciting. For this recipe I used ghee, which is clarified butter. (Learn … Read more
Taking a break from gardening on Saturday I decided to capture the fleeting beauty of the grape hyacinths. I didn’t plant them, they must have been here when we moved in eleven years ago. But I never noticed them until about three years ago when we did some landscaping and removed some sod underneath an … Read more
