Growing up, I always looked forward to having corned beef and cabbage for a St. Patrick’s Day dinner. It was one of those staple meals I could count on my grandmother to make. I think I only really started to appreciate it (and miss it) as I got older. I went off to college and […]

Have you ever wondered what is the difference between table salt vs sea salt? I have, and I finally took the time to look into it more. First, for a little background typically I buy sea salt when purchasing salt to go on food for flavoring. But I always also have one large “regular” container […]

It’s been a while since I published a diet and fitness update on this blog. When I was blogging daily like a journal, I would often talk about the current trials and tribulations associated with diet and exercise. These days my diet and exercise are more automatic. I just go through the motions, but as […]

Do you know a home gardener, someone who appreciates organic food or who wants to save money? Home canning is a wonderful hobby that supports all of these interests. That friend or family member would appreciate home canning gifts, which are actually quite affordable too. I always knew I wanted to try home canning but […]

When I worked in an office I preferred packing my breakfast during the week. The only hindrance was it was difficult for me to come up with “grab and go” options. I struggled with figuring out how to make a filling breakfast that would keep me satisfied until lunch. Over the years I have developed […]

It’s here again. The first day of Fall is still more than a week away but it’s iconic symbol has already arrived. The Pumpkin Spice Latte, Starbucks’ signature fall drink, has arrived and I’m here to continue to express my defense of pumpkin latte. A few years ago a post by a food blogger went […]

What are you really eating? I thought I knew what I was really eating, most of the time. But I really didn’t. That was until I watched “The Flavorists,” a segment on 60 Minutes about how food scientists specialize in tweaking tastes in our foods. The video also explains what “natural flavor” really is. After […]