Ham and bean soup with chicken broth, carrots, potatoes, white beans, and arugula.

Ham and Bean Soup, Easy and Classic, Spiced Up by A.Joann

You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to make this delicious ham and bean…

butternut squash soup has a warm yellow-orange color.

Butternut Squash Soup

Squash’s high fiber content will help you feel full faster, so starting your meal with a small bowl of soup may reduce your caloric intake overall.

Photo of soup garnished with creme fraiche and fresh chives

It’s Easy to Create and Share a Digital Recipe File

Both my son and daughter use the digital method to share cooking and grocery shopping responsibilities. They include agreed upon, tested recipes. This cuts down on return trips to the market for forgotten ingredients and saves the back-and-forth of “What do you want to eat tonight?

pizza with half spinach topping

Homemade Pizza by Dad: A Guide for Beginners

Working with yeast dough can be intimidating, so let this step-by-step tutorial allay your fears. You’ll be making some terrific dough.

slow cooker shredded chicken is plated and ready to eat.

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Saves Time and Money

Making shredded chicken in your slow cooker will save you time and money during the work week.

What Are Legumes?

The sum of all of this information is that, for most of us, eating legumes is a healthy and smart thing to do in our quest to be the best we can be.

lentils cook in vegetable broth and spices

Easy Lentils for Everyday

Make the lentils in a pot, grill the veggies, and cook up some rice.  You’ll be amazed at the flavor of this late summer dish!

chia seed pudding bowl with berries and violets scattered on top

Grow Your Own Edible Flowers for Health and Beauty

Edible flowers are not just for decoration, and not made of pure sugar.  These are the real deal.

roll butter and homemade bread

Five Easy Ways to Take Your Cooking to the Next Level

Here are a few changes we’ve made over the years that have made a big difference in our cooking and enjoyment of our food.  You can start using them right now!

30 Days of Health and Contentment: Day 28, Make Your Fridge Work for You!

The most useful tip from above that I’ve found works for me, is having homemade soups and salads on hand.

Veggies cut up for grilling

30 Days of Health and Contentment: Day 17, Mediterranean Foods

One recipe that I think hits the mark and is great at this time of year is lentil soup. My mother-in-law gave me this recipe. And, lucky you, I’m willing to share!

photo of Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta)

30 Days of Health and Contentment: Day 7, Planning Your Meals, and Veggie Wraps

If I could only pick one aspect of our 30 day plan, I would pick exercise.