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Goat is the New Cow

Goat diary is a gift from God. I gave up cow’s milk and everything made with it about 3 years ago, and renouncing the mucus-forming, antibiotic-laden, digestion-clogging gook was easy with a little help from a righteous goat. Without throwing too many cheap shots at…

Pound for Pound

My stepmother is a wonderful woman and I have always admired her desire to try new things and challenge herself. So when she decided to create her own recipe for a lemon raspberry pound cake, I was very impressed, since she doesn’t often bake without…

Healthy Travel can be Tough

Yes, I have been away and I am sorry that I just disappeared without announcing it. I am on March break, and recently returned from Nashville, Tennessee where I saw one of my oldest, dearest friends get married. I did bring my own food to…

Eat your Heart Out

Valentine’s day is silly – I should get flowers every day of the year. But I recognize that giving back to my loved ones is also important, so I got into the spirit of Valentine’s the only way I know how to show true love:…

Marvelous Muffins

I am not a big baker. I do not bake because when I do, I tend to eat the whole batch of warm whatever-it-is and wind up with a serious tummy ache. A fresh, chewy cookie or muffin is my absolute undoing, so I don’t…

Survival Hummus

Happy holidays everyone! I hope that all of you are well and enjoying the gifts of the season. This time of year seems to bring an abundance of two things: partying and eating. The combination of these activities is wonderful for one’s spirits, but you…

Holiday Granola

With the holidays quickly approaching, I thought I would gear everyone up for giving edible presents! It truly is one of the most personal things you can do for the ones you love, bestowing upon them the gift of something you have crafted yourself, especially…