Autumn is here – and with it a whole new cast of vegetables that are in season and at the peak of flavor. Today’s ‘farmaceutical’ – carrots! Carrots have gotten a bum rap from a number of well-meaning eating plans.  ‘They have too much sugar’ is the refrain I hear most often.  And, yes, the […]

I love autumn – cooler weather (although it is still pretty warm here in Texas), football, the colors of the turning leaves, and of course, more robust food and flavors. But, with autumn also comes lots of other things to do, meeting to attend, and school activities are in full swing (including the need to […]

Last week – I wrote about a very popular vegetable.  It is rare that carrots are not loved by young and old.  So, today – let’s change that up a bit – and, perhaps, a ‘not so favorite’ vegetable. Today’s ‘farmaceutical’ – Brussels sprouts! Brussels sprouts are not always loved. But, when cooked correctly – […]

Halloween is next week (and, for those of you in the UK – Guy Fawkes Day is soon approaching).  Once those holidays pass,  I really start thinking about how to enjoy Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.  I will admit that the sometimes it seems that there is too much ‘work’ involved in enjoying this time […]

Happy Friday – and, I bet many of you are going to either host a Holiday Party or attend one this weekend.  It’s fun, right?  Absolutely!  Everyone is dressed in their holiday finest (unless it is an Ugly Christmas Sweater party) – but, with the festive mood and goodies – you can let your hair […]

Alright, some of us may be guilty of acting like a child from time to time (I know that I am guilty).  But, this is different.  What was it about the Christmases of your childhood that make you feel warm inside?  Was it hot cocoa after an afternoon of ice-skating or caroling? Was it looking […]