“Happiness must be grown in one’s own garden. ” ― Mary Engelbreit The topic of last week’s Weight Watchers meeting was one after my own heart — “The Power of Produce”. My mom always tells me that she knew when I was growing up that I would become a vegetarian one day, because fruit and … More Zucchini Noodle Soup
“I stand holding the apple in both hands. It feels precious, like a heavy treasure. I lift it up and smell it. It has such an odour of outdoors on it I want to cry.” ― Margaret AtwoodOne of my favorite parts of fall is the selection of apples at the market. Since childhood I … More Sweet & Tart Slow Cooker Apples with Cranberries, Pumpkin, and Oatmeal
“If we are creating ourselves all the time, then it is never too late to begin creating the bodies we want instead of the ones we mistakenly assume we are stuck with.” ― Deepak Chopra In two weeks I celebrate my seven-year anniversary of walking through the doors of the Weight Watchers center in Marquette, … More Mediterranean Mason Jar Salads with Greek Vinaigrette
“This afternoon was the colour of water falling through sunlight; The trees glittered with the tumbling of leaves; The sidewalks shone like alleys of dropped maple leaves, And the houses ran along them laughing out of square, open windows.” ~Amy Lowell The first day of fall. Transition. We have arrived at the half-way point of … More Apple-a-Day Mason Jar Salad with Pumpkin Vinaigrette
“It’s difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato.” ~Lewis Grizzard I have a confession to make. Yesterday, I bought a bag of tortilla chips. The prospect of the fresh salsa and guacamole that I was making today for my latest Mason jar salad was too tempting. As you may know from previous … More Garden Fiesta Mason Jar Salad
“Your hands hold roses always in a way that says They are not only yours; the beautiful changes In such kind ways, Wishing ever to sunder Things and things’ selves for a second finding, to lose For a moment all that it touches back to wonder.” ~Richard Wilbur (from The Beautiful Changes) The leaves in … More Glowing Green Mason Jar Salads with Avocado Vinaigrette Dressing
“When you wake up, think about winning the day. Don’t worry about a week or a month from now — just think about one day at a time. If you are worried about the mountain in the distance, you might trip over the molehill right in front of you. Win the day!” ― Drew Brees … More Fall Forward Healthy Lifestyle Challenge
“Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.” ― Anais Nin Tomorrow begins my thirteenth year as a high school English teacher and I have been so lucky to share the wild journey with my … More Caprese Pasta Salad in a Jar
“There is nothing like soup. It is by nature eccentric: no two are ever alike, unless of course you get your soup in a can.” ~Laurie Colwin Yesterday, as the temperature in our house spiked to 89 degrees, I had a difficult time believing that a couple of weeks ago it was chilly outside and … More Mushroom Barley Soup ~ Plant-Based Comfort Food
Most experts agree that there is no comparison between fresh and dried basil in terms of flavor. The fresh leaves have a flavor complexity and intensity that is largely lost in the dried form. If storing for a week or less, basil can be wrapped in several layers of paper towels and placed in an … More Harvest Rainbow Mason Jar Salad with Creamy Pesto Dressing
Produce with Amy 