an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
Another year. Some more planters. I broke the Midwest gardener's rule of thumb, planting not one, but two weekends before Mother's Day this year. With the mild winter, spring sprung early and the weather forecast looked favorable. So far, good choice. My tomatoes have probably grown 30% in the past 14 days and I have some green tomatoes that are growing rapidly. As much as I was against a planter garden last year, it yielded a generous amount … [Continue reading...]
Two dessert recipes in one week. Yes, indeed. Unlike Biscoff Cookie Truffles, however, these offer up a bit of a nutrition. I wasn't at all shocked when Renee asked a question about the healthfulness of coconut oil in the last RD Q&A. Like many "trends" in nutrition, I figured this one would come and go, but coconut oil has had quite the long life in the nutrition spotlight. If you missed the details on why coconut oil can be a healthy … [Continue reading...]
When we got Lily, our bulldog, life changed...a lot. People say having a dog is good preparation for children and I would like to think this is true. In which case, we are very prepared future parents. I can't remember if it was my parents or my in-laws who said that having children may prove to be less challenging that rearing our Lily. Princess? Adorable? Spoiled? Brilliant? Privileged? Stubborn as all get out? She's all of the above. For the … [Continue reading...]
My in-laws were in this past weekend for Mr. Prevention's half marathon. I regularly use entertaining as an excuse to make recipes that otherwise remain on the "danger zone/must make" list of recipes I want need to try. Not surprisingly, dessert recipes are more popular than "healthy" options on any blog. And in the case of these truffles, I can certainly see why. When I saw them, I drooled on the keyboard...instantaneously. Biscoff is … [Continue reading...]
