From the monthly archives: November 2009
I’ve always been of the opinion that granola should be eaten sparingly, a half a cup in the morning with yogurt and some fruit, or maybe for a small mid-morning snack. Consequently, my favorite granola recipes have been those that aren’t necessarily “healthy”, but are darn tasty and are best consumed in moderation. This [...]
Continue Reading →Make your own healthy Vegan Chinese Food! In the mood for something Asian but don’t want to risk ordering in a gloppy, full of fat mess from your local take out place? Try cooking up this super easy Very Veggie Pineapple “Fried” Rice recipe instead. Satisfy your cravings in a [...]
Continue Reading →Due to circumstances beyond my control (a crazy family), I missed out on a lot of things in my childhood that others take for granted. Strangely enough, one of those things is Chex mix. I never tasted Chex mix until I was 30 and it was quite an enjoyable discovery. But living and [...]
Continue Reading →Debate continues on the most efficient, environmentally-safe way to plow fields in this age of economies of scale and conservationism. Dane County land conservation director Kevin Connors says farmers like Schroeder plowed wit]h horses because “it was all that they could do.” No-till and conservation tillage practices are much more common as large grain [...]
Continue Reading →Aloe Vera Plant (courtesy www.keetsa.com)
Aloe. The phrase “aloe vera” brings up the image of something soft and [...]
Continue Reading →Nestle, who owns 85 percent of the pumpkin canning crop, apologized last week for a looming shortage on the classic Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin and Libby’s Pumpkin Pie Mix filling. This year’s harvest was smaller than expected thanks to heavy rains and saturated farm fields in the Midwest.
Continue Reading →One of fall’s brightest crops can also be a bright spot in your diet. Dr. Helen Lee of Chicagohealers.com outlines the health benefits of nutrient-rich pumpkins, giving you six great reasons to indulge in pumpkin pie, seeds, soup or other pumpkin dishes. For an extra eco and healthy twist, choose [...]
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