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Setting things right - Tea Time

Stop for a spot of tea to set things right The magic of a cup of tea: We arrived at our Airbnb in London and were greeted by a very...

Buckwheat Spelt Pancakes & Using Buckwheat & Spelt

I'm all about a good breakfast, but I'm also all about breakfast for dinner! Recently we had these yummy buttermilk buckwheat spelt...

Review: King Arthur Flour Buttermilk Pancakes

Recipe Link: King Arthur Flour Buttermilk Pancakes Time: 45 minutes, includes 15 minute rest time Ease: Simple Review: Carb haters may...

Black Bean Brownies – no, really!

I am teaching some classes helping people learn how to incorporate more plant-based foods into their diets and this week we talked about...

What’s for Dinner? Pampered Chef’s BLT Ranch Salad Pizza & Vegetarian Lasagna

I have had several people talk to me about ways that their family connect and I want to take the time to say that my suggestions are just...

What’s for Dinner? Fajitas and for Meatless Monday; Campalini Pomodoro

I’m sorry for the missed post this week. I am afraid with spring and summer here cooking and therefore blogging have been less scheduled...

What’s for Dinner? Taking it Old School – 5 Meals from the 1969 Better Homes and Gardens

When I was 20 I was given some new cookbooks and I found that they had great ideas, but often said things like “open a jar and add….” I...