Wyalusing State Park is such a gem! Camping on a bluff overlooking the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers just puts anyone in a good mood. Things I was grateful for this weekend: Stepping up the menu from the usual veggie burgers on a bun to chili, pasta, roasted veggies. Fun in the canoe [...]
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Gratitude List for Cinco de Mayo
Posted in cooking, gratitude lists on May 5th, 2009
fridge and cupboards stocked with healthy food first baby gosling sighting on bike path large turkey sighting in arboretum flowers delivered last week still looking fresh the smells of spring inspiring friends getting started in the garden the rice cooker – rye wheat berries in an hour emails from readers only three channels on the [...]
For friends much hipper than I…
Posted in cooking, friends, Madison, vegetarian on Apr 28th, 2009
Madison is the kind of town that supports more than one underground dining club. These are the kinds of things I read about, but never actually figure out how to find. That is why I try to surround myself with people who are much hipper (and more driven to actually make things happen) than I [...]
A Baking Challenge: Wheat-Free. Dairy-Free. Soy-Free. Egg-Free.
Posted in cooking on Aug 25th, 2008
A colleague of mine recently found out he is allergic to wheat, dairy, soy and eggs. What an exciting baking challenge! This morning, I rose to the occassion by baking Zucchini Muffins that are vegan, soy-free, and wheat-free. And, pretty damn yummy. I am grateful for a baking challenge and for long meeting with hungry [...]
Friends Who Like to Cook & Recipes to Share
Posted in cooking, friends, healthy livin' on Mar 20th, 2008
I am grateful for my friends who like to cook healthy meals. Especially Bonniejean, who is the best baker I know. Below is a recipe for the Deep Dish Polenta. (Even the picky eaters will like this one The Chipotle Black Bean soup was really just all the vegetables I had in my fridge (1 [...]

An expression of gratitude for all that is good in my life.