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Enjoy a Labor Day Picnic to Honor Workers all Over the World
In the United States, we have a day set aside to honor the contribution that our hardworking citizens have made to the country. This year…
Let’s Have a Pizza Party—Veggie Style!
When it comes to pizza, what’s not to like? Savory tomato sauce and melty cheese on crust—crispy or soft! Your favorite plant-based toppings from mushrooms…
The Secret of Herbs and Spices
Linda Scotti (RN, BSN, MA) has been working in the health-care field for over 40 years. She is a registered nurse and has her Master’s…
The Art of Preparing Food with Flowers
For thousands of years, flowers have been used in meals. However, it is not often in this age that you find your dinner plate sprinkled with flowers or petals, either at restaurants or at home. So why not give this ancient practice a reboot?
The Bounty of Summer Gardens
It’s been a cold spring in northern Michigan. As I tend my seedlings by the window sill before they’re ready for the greenhouse, I envision…
Salads to Celebrate
Summer, glorious summer! Warm days, summer holidays, family vacations, and plentiful, fresh, and local produce. We all know the benefits of eating more fruits and…
Mother’s Day
Spring heralds new beginnings and this year we are all hopeful that life is back to it where it was before the pandemic. We are…
Arbor Day: A Celebration of Miracles
On a walk with a famous naturalist, our group stopped under a white oak tree to rest. The ground beneath the massive oak was littered…
Make Every Day Earth Day
Ever since the pandemic swept into our lives, daily routines have been altered out of necessity. We’ve learned to adapt to social distancing, wearing a…
The Spring Garden
It’s still deep winter in Northern Michigan as I am writing this. An expanse of white stretches outside, punctuated by dozens of blue jays that swoop down to pick…
Chocolate and Valentine’s Day ~ A Perfect Combination for a Celebration
Valentine’s Day means spending quality time with those we love—no matter what kind of love we’re celebrating—whether romantic, friendship, or family love. Let’s celebrate this…
5 Things You Need to Know to Host a Chocolate Potluck Party
Whether you heart Valentine’s Day to the moon and back or you would rather toss it (and all its commercialism) to the curb, February is…
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Health Benefits of a Vegan Lifestyle
Every year more and more people are making the decision to go vegan! There are so many amazing ways that veganism can improve our lives: fantastic health benefits, less stress..
May 1, 2018
