Tag: local
Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe
Trying to get creative with some of that local zucchini that you bought, grew or acquired? My friend Cindy Carver (THANKS CINDY!) shared this recipe for Chocolate Zucchini Bread and now it is one of my all-time favorites! (Ok, so it isn’t really HEALTHY, but it is a nice treat, especially if you have some zucchini more »
Don’t, Don’t Lick Your Fruits (and Veggies)
I have to tell you, this whole eating healthy thing is stressful. Not that I’ve been eating THAT healthy, but I have been trying to make better choices in the local and organic fruit, veggie and meat selections. (But I keep forgetting to ask The Golden Arches where they get their potatoes. Note to self…) The more »
Potatoes Joe
On the way out to a non-local, non-organic dinner tonight, I told Todd to be on the lookout for this little roadside stand that I had seen but never visited. I also couldn’t remember the name nor exactly where it was located. These all make up good factors for in-car marital bickering. But whatever. My more »
The Tomato Queen
I should’ve approached the day with some trepidation. I did make an itinerary and in our family that’s cause for concern. My itinerary days or vacations usually end up costing us $56 U.S. for hairy pig sandwiches (or something even worse). However, today I was excited. You see, I found a place not far from more »
You are what you eat. (Again.) (Still.)
When I was younger, I remember an ad campaign, “You are what you eat.” I don’t really remember where it came from–maybe it was something my mom made up to get me to eat good stuff, or maybe I heard it from a schoolyard joke: “You are what you eat!” “Then I only eat Smarties!” more »
Organic Intimidation
I have to admit, I dont’ understand the full spectrum of what “organic” means exactly. When E was born, I started doing a little research and now understand that “100% natural” is not organic. I also know that there are different levels of organic. (Yes, it’s all very confusing.) However, I’m certainly not confident enough to more »
This Animal and Vegetable Will Take a Miracle
I first started thinking organic after E was born. I mean, who wants to fill their kid with pesticides? Not me, that’s for sure. However, as months went by, I found it more and more ironic that I would seek out the best organic food for her and not even worry about what Todd and more »
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