I grew up eating, and loving, Hamburger Helper Stroganoff. Both my desire for nutritious food and for ethically produced food have long since separated me from this childhood favorite. Last week,…
Looking Back on 2014
It has been a very busy year! I had the honor of working for the largest historic public market in the US. The food justice work being done here is…
Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer and Why to Avoid the Starbucks Version
Firey leaves, cozy sweaters, hot apple cider, and ALL THINGS PUMPKIN. That time of year is just around the corner. Normally, I would wait until at least September to post…
Teaching Kids About Food and Plants: Grow Sprouts in a Jar
Teaching kids how to grow sprouts in a jar combines several wonderful lessons: It is a hands-on exploration of the life cycle of plants. It is a practice in patience…
Review: Fahrenheit 451
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury My rating: 4 of 5 stars It is no surprise this book is a classic. It is thought provoking and continues to skewer our mindless…
Mediterranean Pizzas
These individual Mediterranean Pizzas were so easy to make, I’m surprised I’d never thought to try them before – especially considering how much Flintstone loves hummus! In addition to being…
Review: Nation
Nation by Terry Pratchett My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is Storytelling. Not just the weaving of a tale, but the construction of world, sweeping the reader/listener through lives…
Cheater Chai Tea Latte
Starbucks’ Chai Tea Latte is one of my favorite hot drinks (one of many). When the craving hits me at home I have a simple cheat for a mock Starbucks…
Breastfeeding Law is Not Really About Babies
The passage by the United Arab Emirates’ Federal National Council of a clause in their Child Rights Law requiring new moms to breastfeed their babies for two full years has…