Black beans, corn, and avocado compliment each other in this fresh-tasting salad.
Late August and early September can be a bit boring in the flower beds. You can add some color and life to the landscape by choosing plants that bring butterflies.
One of our first field trips as girl scouts was to the local electric company test kitchens. We learned to make these easy cookies by melting chocolate and butterscotch chips.
It is thanks to a vigorous root structure that daylilies can survive in dry conditions and poor soils. The rhizomes store nutrients and water that can keep the plants healthy during drought conditions.
Also thanks to these roots, daylilies are wonderful plants for hillsides or banks to help prevent erosion.
This vegetable lasagna recipe is versatile, perfect for any season, and can accommodate various prep times. It features lasagna noodles, with an option for whole grain, and a mix of over six cups of sautéed veggies such as broccoli and spinach. It can be made easier with precooked noodles and pre-shredded cheese, and allows for personal adaptations. The bechamel sauce, traditionally made with butter and milk, can also be plant-based. Tips include using one pot for prep to minimize cleanup.
Christmas is full of activities, for sure.
But we always have a little “down time” when a friendly competition is in order.
Crispy romaine lettuce, earthy sundried tomatoes, and fiber-filled chick peas make a main dish salad that’s healthy and filling.
When we eat fermented cabbage, we are eating microorganisms in large numbers. The particular strains of microorganisms fed by cabbage have been found beneficial to human health.
