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Edamame Peanut Noodle Salad

Edamame Peanut Noodle Salad. The recipe makes enough for six so we had leftovers, which make for a delicious lunch the next day.

I try to give blood whenever I can. Since I am A negative I can also give double blood. There are many good reasons why you should be a blood donor, every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood and more than 41,000 blood donations are needed every day, according to the AmericanContinue reading “4 Reasons to Give Blood”

Autumn Apple Cake

As we head into autumn one of my favorite recipes to make is my Fresh Autumn Apple Cake. It is especially good in the fall when the apples are fresh.

Why Do I Need An Estate Plan?

If you’re like many people, you’ve thought about making an estate plan, but you just never get around to doing it. Perhaps you’re too busy, or maybe you’d rather avoid considering what will happen in the even of your incapacity or death. Although these concerns are understandable, estate planning is a vital component of yourContinue reading “Why Do I Need An Estate Plan?”

Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread

We finally had our first touch of frost in the garden and I’m seeing an end to our abundant harvest of zucchini! I had a few larger zucchini that somehow slipped by me and I decided to use them to make some double chocolate zucchini bread. This bread is more like a dessert. It isContinue reading “Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread”

Whipped Lemon Cheesecake with Blueberries

We still have an abundance of blueberries so this light refreshing Whipped Lemon Cheesecake was a perfect choice for dessert.

The Wonderful World of Giant Vegetables

For many people growing giant vegetables is an obsession. Perhaps you’ve gone to an agricultural fair and seen the giant pumpkins that people have grown. I’ve done a lot of gardening in my life but I’ve never intentionally tried to grown giant vegetables. This is not to say that I haven’t ended up withContinue reading “The Wonderful World of Giant Vegetables”

Out & About: Groton, Vermont

Once a summer my husband and I drive to Groton, Vermont to visit a dear friend of the family. He has a wonderful farmhouse there that sits up on a hillside. Sitting on his porch enjoying the view has got to one of the highlights of our summer. Even on a misty morning the viewContinue reading “Out & About: Groton, Vermont”

Better Than Good Zucchini Muffins

Yes, I am still harvesting zucchini from the garden and trying to find ways to use it up! Soup will be next, but today I’m making zucchini muffins. This recipe makes about two dozen delicious zucchini muffins. These muffins freeze well and if you don’t want to bake them all at once the batter willContinue reading “Better Than Good Zucchini Muffins”

Power of Produce Encourages Healthy Eating

Recently I read a wonderful article in our local paper called the Power of Produce or POP. What is POP? It’s a local club that sets out to provide a fun way to have children learn about the local food system in their neighborhoods, talk to local farmers and try new fruits and vegetables. Continue reading “Power of Produce Encourages Healthy Eating”