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Enjoying Spring Asparagus

Monday, May 15th 2023 6:00 am

Asparagus is a sure sign of spring in the upper Midwest and home gardeners can’t give it away fast enough!   If you or your neighbors aren't swimming in it, look for fresh asparagus at your local farmer's market.  This post is not a recipe so much as a guide to preparing asparagus. 


Pasta Primavera and World Environmental Day on Plastics

Wednesday, May 28th 2025 6:00 am

A simple recipe for Pasta Primavera makes use of the fresh spring vegetables available at this time of year.  June 8th is World Environment Day which invites us this year to learn more about Ending Plastic Pollution which, unfortunately, effects not only our waterways, but our food.


Pasta Primavera and World Environmental Day on Plastics

Thursday, May 29th 2025 6:00 am

A simple recipe for Pasta Primavera makes use of the fresh spring vegetables available at this time of year.  June 8th is World Environment Day which invites us this year to learn more about Ending Plastic Pollution which, unfortunately, effects not only our waterways, but our food.


Asparagus and Honey Lemon Chicken & Easter Reflections

Monday, April 15th 2024 6:00 am

Asparagus is a perennial vegetable that rises from underground in the Upper Midwest from May through June.  Enjoy it in Asparagus and Honey Lemon Chicken.  In this Resurrection season, reflect with me on ways to act and advocate, bringing transformation to our world, including our food system, feeding and healing people, plants, animals and the planet.  
 


'Massaged" Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing

Monday, June 19th 2023 6:00 am

This recipe for “’Massaged’ Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing” is full of nutrients, packed with flavor and may make you into a kale lover. Even kids liked it!  It can be made ahead as the hardy leaves keep well, even with dressing.  Rubbing washed kale with a bit of salt and oil or fresh lemon juice tenderizes the greens.