More Gratitude, Day 4: Rhubarb
April 7, 2020
The rhubarb that is coming up in our yard brings joy for several reasons. I’m thankful to see it poking through the earth, one more
More Gratitude #1: Cooking and Baking
March 20, 2020
Heather Quale writes, “I am grateful for cooking and baking skills taught by my parents. The memories that flood my body and brain fill me
Day #311: Crockpot
October 5, 2019
I often see surveys asking about the most important invention in the kitchen or asking for one’s favorite appliance. I don’t know if we could
Day #307: Food inspectors
October 1, 2019
I am grateful for the watchers, the inspectors. At least at the Minnesota State Fair, the food inspection is rigorous (if not so much the
Day #196: Imperfect Produce
June 6, 2019
Have you tried Imperfect Produce? It’s a company that specializes in distributing and delivering the “ugly” fruits and vegetables that would otherwise go to waste.
Day #195: Vegetables
June 5, 2019
I spent a good deal of my life avoiding all vegetables except for carrots, corn, and green beans … what I would eat when I
Day #193: Olives and Birthdays
June 3, 2019
It is so much fun to share your birthday with a good friend, one whose birthday is the day after yours. Getting together to celebrate
Day #165: Canning Challenged
May 6, 2019
Last night, for Sunday supper, a dear friend brought me a thank you gift … which thrilled me. Will this Ball Blue Book finally give
Day #122: Taste and Smell
March 24, 2019
I have been unable to taste or smell anything for almost two weeks. Nothing. No glimmer. This is a result of a cold … and
Day #118: Olives
March 20, 2019
Quick! Don’t think. What’s your favorite food? What’s the first thing that popped into your brain? My answer is easy. I am addicted to olives.