Canning: Favorite Recipes

Berries, peaches, apples, pears, plums, tomatoes, beans, and so much more… they’re in season and begging to be picked. Once you’ve gotten your tummy’s fill, here are a couple of recipes to preserve that fresh taste of summer all year long…These are taken directly from the Ball Blue Book of Preserving, but I also enjoy [...]

Someone PLEASE Tell Me This is Going to Get Easier!

Last month, as the summer came to a close, I competed in a sprint triathlon with a great friend of mine. My first tri in 6 years, it was a blast and a real challenge. Flash back to early summer: I had already been training for the Portland to Coast Walk Relay, so I figured [...]

Fueling our Brains and Bodies for Maximum Performance

Our bodies (and our children’s bodies) are incredibly complex structures, requiring far better nutrition than most Americans recognize. Sadly, even moms and dads who think they are feeding their families nutritious diets are often fooled by the “healthy” labels on foods that barely meet minimal standards to qualify for that seal of approval. I’m guilty [...]