Category Archives: Commentary

Eggselection Protection…

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

I am going on a road trip tomorrow, and decided hard-cooked eggs and some raw veggies would serve for lunch. I am totally stunned by this egg that did not spew its innards all over the pot,  despite the severe … Continue reading →

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Baked Eggs with Veggies & Goat Cheese

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

Eggs are one of the most complete foods out there — all the nourishment for the baby chick to be in one nice package.  And most of this is in the yolk, although some good protein is obtained from egg … Continue reading →

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Sauteed Tempeh

Posted on February 10, 2013 by

This post gets into both Tempeh, commentary on my food plan for the month, recommended yogurts, and the like.  No, the tempeh recipe does not contain dairy — this recipe is strictly vegan.   I am actually on my own … Continue reading →

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There’s an App for That!….

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

I have a Kindle, and I’ve discovered there’s a world of apps out there.  Applications aren’t just for smart phones (I still run a dumb phone, although my current one also can hit the internet, sort of, and take photos.) … Continue reading →

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Ridin’ the Storm Out

Posted on October 28, 2012 by

Ah, yes, serious storm preparations regarding incoming storm Sandy have been occurring here.  I did want to post this yesterday but ran out of time for various reasons, not all storm-related.  Anyhow… This is not completely accurate — that gadget … Continue reading →

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Cole Slaw Potluck Salad

Posted on July 8, 2012 by

I am seldom sure what I will be eating when I go to potlucks, so I like to err on the healthier side of things when I add in my contribution.  In this case, it also promised to be a … Continue reading →

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Salt of the Earth

Posted on June 10, 2012 by

Having had the health benefits of two types of salts touted to me, I decided to experiment. I’d heard a bit about sea salt and have used that for quite a while now, and read about a brand called Celtic … Continue reading →

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New Morning Health Food Store

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

In Woodbury, Connecticut, there’s arguably the best health food store in western Connecticut — if there is another it is probable I haven’t been to it yet.  (Post, and advise me!) New Morning  just moved from its outgrown old location … Continue reading →

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Nature’s Goodies: Onion Grass

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

This is first in a series of posts about things appearing wild in my yard.  I’m hoping to track down more that I may not yet recognize, but as I go along, here they will be. Onion grass is indeed … Continue reading →

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Shad Fillet

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

Okay, we know about Shad Roe, and I posted once here about that food. But what happens to the rest of the fish?  You seldom see it on the market.  I suspect the parts of the shad that aren’t roe … Continue reading →

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