Spring has sprung, at least it did earlier this week (today was more drab and chilly). I am certain though that in the next few days we will again be able to relish the intoxicating fragrances of fresh cut grass and everything in bloom. With all of the colorful bouquets blossoming everywhere, all of the bees are back doing what they do best! Don’t you just love bees? It ...
The Tour de Farm—hosted by Slow Food First Coast
Last April, I happened to notice a post card in a local restaurant that mentioned an upcoming “Tour de Farm”. Curious, I visited the listed website: www.slowfoodfirstcoast.com and decided I wanted to participate. I am so glad I did! I went with a friend and we had so much fun visiting a handful of the dozens of farms that were listed on the tour. Our only regret was that ...
Healthy Whole Grain Crepes with Coconut Oil
I absolutely loved helping my mom make crepes when I was a little girl. We would make a huge batch on special occasions and it was always my job to oversee quality control by eating any that weren’t perfect circles. With spring break around the corner, I am planning a similar adventure with my kids. I always try to plan a few fun kitchen activities when they are on ...
Happy Birthday Oreo- Mud Pie Recipe
With the constant onslaught of less than happy news, it is nice to find stories that are more celebratory. Nabisco was proud to announce the 100th birthday of Oreo cookies earlier this week. I have to be honest, I’m not a regular consumer. Yes, I’ll admit that dunked in milk they are quite tasty, but I tend to prefer cookies of the homemade variety. There is, however, ...
Thai Green Curry—a delicious vegan stir-fry
I love curry! For the longest time, like many Americans, I thought curry meant the yellow-colored powder from India. I now know that “curry powder” is only one of many foods called curry. When I was first introduced to Thai food, I fell in love with phad Thai. I was more than a little anxious about trying one of the many options on the menu that had the description ...
