Hello and welcome to August. I hope it’s treating you well. We’ve had a bit of cool weather blow in around us, and I sure am enjoying it. We’ll see how soon fall is around the corner. While we wait to see about that weather, take a look at what N.C. foods and festivities I […]
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Simple Saturday: Ice Cream Sammy
Ice cream sandwiches have really been on my brain lately…and not just because some are suddenly not melting. It’s probably because recently, in a “treat yo’ self” moment, I picked up some Trader Joe’s Mini Mint Ice Cream Mouthfuls. And yes, they are delicious. I’ve been eating one every few days or so as a little after-dinner […]
Almond Joy Brownies
It’s been one of those weeks where I’ve just feel the weight of it all. I feel the weight of persecution in Iraq, conflict across the globe and personal goals that I haven’t met yet. As often happens, one thing piles on top of another, and it’s hard to see clearly where you’re headed. Then, you […]
Thinking Fruitful: 5 Ways to Waste Less Food
The other day I ran across this article about what people around the world are doing to help our food waste problem. It’s really awesome that people are finding ways (and new technology) to get food that would be wasted to people who really need it. I definitely want to keep an eye on these projects […]
Creamy New Potatoes
When you read “a southern treat” what do you think? Are you imaging your grandmother’s tart lemon bars or maybe a summer’s best peach cobbler with homemade vanilla ice cream? I can definitely see my mind going down those paths. But, in this case, this southern treat is not of the sweet variety…but it is […]