There are no tags on these beauties as they pop out of the ground, dangle from recently bloomed flowers, or before your very eyes tiny peppers morph into bigger than your hands delectable vegetables. I have been staring at this sink full of lettuce. A basket full of harvest. Tonight, while the three boys are tucked … Continue reading
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Sustainable Gardening: The focus is not just about growing food, it’s all about family
Growth is all around me. As I gaze into the blooms of the budding pepper plants that will soon feed my family, I can’t help but think of my growing boys. Late on a Saturday night my husband and I are surrounded by bins of past clothes ready to be swapped out for the summer, … Continue reading
Addiction to Processed Foods
Last night I binged on collard greens. The night before was raw almonds… How often do you hear people craving whole foods? (and yes, I know there are whole food junkies out there- I appreciate you). Sadly, I can say this is not the case for me. I just can’t resist donuts, chocolate, Ruffles Barbecue … Continue reading