Baking, Art and Football

Well, Super Bowl Sunday turned out to be a lot more eventful then the actually Superbowl.  I’m sorry, but did anyone else think that game was a little boring?  For me the highlight of those four hours was The Who’s performance. Great light show! Anyway. In...

An End to a 30 Day Challenge

Well, today is Day 30 of my fitness challenge.  I am ashamed to admit that only the first 14 days of fitness were completed.  The last 16 I have spent tending to my broken toe, which is much better, by the way.  I have, however, had a feeling of anxiousness and grief...

Finding the Time to Eat Right

People often ask me how I find the time to eat right and stay healthy.  I can tell you honestly that it’s not always easy.  But it’s also never that difficult.  With a little effort, you can have home-cooked variety at ever meal. Be creative with your...

When in Doubt, Go Home-made

On Monday, The All-Star accompanied me on my weekly food shop.  I always enjoy when my partner in crime tags along, after-all, he eats the food too, why not get stuff that he wants.  Anyway.  I mentioned that we needed some breakfast foods.  Most mornings we have...

The Fabulous Chick-Pea

One of my favorite beans is the chick-pea.  Its sweet flavor and mealy texture make it a perfect addition to any soup, salad, or stew.  In Chinese medicine we learn that the chick-pea, also known as the garbanzo, is beneficial to the pancreas, Stomach and Heart.  In...

Family Farms

I was just introduced to this GREAT website called Local Harvest.  There you can find a ton information about locally grown food.  You can also find a farmer’s market near you.  Some of the listings even tell you what products/crops they sell, and in what season...