After briefly trying to think of some recipes for “a healthier St. Patrick’s Day,” and coming up completely blank, I decided this seemed like as good a time as any to talk about green smoothies. Heck, they’re green, right? And, if nothing else, drinking one can be an anecdote to any over-indulging you happen to do tonight.
I find it so much easier to keep a “resolution” this time of year — partially because it’s getting warmer and we are busier, and of course partially because it’s Lent.
Being in the beautiful mountains every weekend sure takes a toll on family dinner. Usually I enjoy spending a Sunday afternoon poring over cookbooks, planning meals, and even grocery shopping, but that’s just not happening much these days.
The best thing about feeding people during a Big Game is that they will eat just about anything you put in front of them. Throw down a few bowls of pretzels or Chex Mix, and they’ll be empty in minutes. Aside from the mindless munching, however, people will eventually get hungry for real food.
During the holidays you’re probably going to bake (and eat) some cookies. And I’m sure your Christmas cookie repertoire is amazing. But while you’ve got the mixer and the sifter and those teeny-tiny measuring spoons out, why not help promote peace on earth, too?
There will be time enough to bemoan the shortness of the summer and the return to lunches, backpacks, and homework soon enough (in, um, four days), right? You don’t want to hear about that yet, do you? Thought not. How about babies and tomatoes instead?