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Sep 20 Peppers add sizzle and flavor to meals all around the globe but if your garden looks anything like mine, you’ve got more peppers than you know what to do with. We’ve grown a variety of peppers including jalapeno, bell peppers, pablano, and serrano peppers. Pepper plants are my favorite plants to have in the... Read More

Sep 09 My in-laws live in a house that sits on 11 acres, 10 acres of the land is farmed by a local farmer. This years crop: SOYBEANS. As a vegetarian, I periodically consume soy-based products including tofu, soy milk, and soy sauce. Although I oftentimes drive by soybean fields, I have never given much thought... Read More

Sep 08  Coconut Water has long been a popular drink in the tropics, places like India, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean. In recent years, there has been a huge upswing in the consumption of coconut water, it has been marketed as a natural energy or sports drink and has been sold to many yogis and fitness... Read More

Sep 01 it’s Labor Day weekend!you’re probably planning a party, a picnic, a BBQ…..we planned on camping.we have since cancelled our trip because we’ve got a BIG project to work on this weekend.plus, the weather calls for rain.we’ve camped in the rain once before… i’m not sure we’re ever willing to do that again. in... Read More

Aug 30 it is a little known fact that i LOVE Kale. this year, i opted for two Kale plants in my garden, and i have gotten good use out of them! it wasn’t until Native Foods Cafe opened up in Chicago that I fell in love with Kale. They serve Kale as a side... Read More

Aug 07 I have mentioned my new commitment to eating raw a minimum of 3 days a week. I’ve already made this dish twice this week because it’s tasty and filling, it also curbs my salt craving. Currently, it is my favorite raw food dish. Marinated Broccoli & Mushrooms 2013-10-17 17:44:00 Write a review Save... Read More

Aug 06 over the weekend, we discovered a beach in Sawyer, MI at Warren Dunes State Parkwhich sits just opposite of Chicago on Lake Michigan.this park is only 90 minutes outside of Chicago and is absolutely breathtaking. we hiked up the sand dunes and sweated our butts off.  running/walking through the soft, dry sand develops power... Read More