Never give up on growing your own food, it’s so much better than buying it. I’m always determined to have something growing, that I can eat! Even through the freezing weather, there are things that thrive. All of my greens do great, even when they lay down under the frost, they perk right back up…
Diet and Happiness
Excerpts adapted from The Happiness Diet (thehappinessdietbook.com) What if you discovered that the best place to begin your pursuit of happiness is at the end of your fork? Emerging research from neuroscience and nutrition shows that by changing what you eat, you can stabilize your mood, improve your focus, and boost your brain, while you’re…
More Appetizers
There are some pretty handy things to have for appetizers, like mini fillo cups. They are pre-made small flaky shells that you’ll find in frozen foods or sometimes on the shelf. You can fill them with all kinds of wonderful things. So let’s talk about some of the fillings you could make. You might want…
Out and About (Troy, Austin, and Temple)
‘Tis the season to be running around doing things. In our travels we’ve come across some places you might like to know about. Last weekend in Austin we went to a restaurant, new to us, Food Heads on 34th. They have excellent sandwiches (and soups and salads). It’s definitely worth the stop when you’re in…
Sausage Chestnut Stuffing
I don’t know how many “stuffing” fans there are, since this is dressing country, but this is a great side for the holidays. And this is my “leftovers” breakfast version, they’re awesome- make small patties saute them in extra virgin olive oil until they are brown and kind of crispy on both sides – don’t…