There’s so much written about nutrition, and it can seem overwhelming at times. Superfoods! Antioxidants. Gluten? Omega-3s. Amino acids? We care a lot about nutrition at DinnerTime, and are fascinated by emerging science of why certain foods have particular effects… Read More
I don’t really like to make resolutions. I think they’re too binding. Plus, they don’t always stick and I’m left with a feeling of failure. In fact, 80% of all New Year’s resolutions go out the window by the second week… Read More
I admit it. I’m thankful Thanksgiving is over! The meal was great. And of course we love the leftovers, but the amount of carbs I consumed is way more than I like. No wonder I’ve been feeling sluggish, a little… Read More
Thanksgiving is shaping up a little differently than normal, and yet still the same. I’m still making turkey and our favorite sides. Yum! What we won’t have is a lot of extra people at our table, just four of us…. Read More
Thanksgiving is going to look a bit different this year. According to the American Automobile Association, fewer Americans will be traveling than last year. If you plan to gather with friends and family outside your household, the Center for Disease… Read More
I love browsing recipes. I used to collect old recipe books and flip though them periodically. In particular, I loved the ones that were published by a community association like a church or garden club. These were “tried and true”… Read More
Halloween will be extra tricky this year. According to the National Confectioners Association, 80% of adults they surveyed believe they can still make Halloween fun. I want to make it scary…in a good way. I’m a bit of a wimp… Read More
Here’s something to squawk about: September is National Chicken Month! It seems crazy to designate only one month to chicken. Isn’t every month a good time to celebrate chicken? Some people are reading this and groaning “So tired of the… Read More
I remember long conversations at our family dinner table. We didn’t follow the “no politics, religion or money” rule of acceptable topics. Everything was up for debate. Lots of debate! Sure, we talked about school, friends and activities too. What… Read More
It’s weird how every year my garden produces an overabundance of a particular vegetable. I’ve had years when I give away tomatoes and soooo many peppers. This year, it’s the year of the cucumber. I mean, every week we are… Read More
