This week’s menu planning took place in the passenger’s seat of our car somewhere between Yakima, Washington and Hood River, Oregon. We had a lovely weekend visiting with family as we celebrated the baptism of my beautiful niece. Today also marks the end of meat eating for Orthodox Christians as we get closer to the beginning of Great Lent. Fasting is an ancient practice of cleansing and

When I look at a picture of my son at 3 months old, it’s hard to believe that I’m looking at the same face as that of my smiling, chubby, boy. Many people don’t believe me when I show them his early baby pictures. How did this sallow-faced, acid-reflux, colicky baby of three months old who was dropping percentiles every month become the thriving, healthy boy who wears a size 2T at 20 months?

The picture above was taken September 17, 2007 when my son, Jonathan, was 3 months old. It’s hard to believe that the face above is the same face as that of my smiling, chubby, 20 month old. Many people don’t believe me when I show them his early baby pictures. How did this sallow-faced, acid-reflux, colicky baby of three months old who was dropping percentiles every month become the thriving,

The picture above was taken September 17, 2007 when my son, Jonathan, was 3 months old. It’s hard to believe that the face above is the same face as that of my smiling, chubby, 20 month old. Many people don’t believe me when I show them his early baby pictures. How did this sallow-faced, acid-reflux, colicky baby of three months old who was dropping percentiles every month become the thriving,

Who says you can’t have pizza when you’re grain free? Whether you’re avoiding grains for health reasons or weight-loss purposes, this thrifty meal is an indulgence for the taste buds and not the waistline or the budget! Just make sure you budget your time, as this

Who says you can’t have pizza when you’re

This week’s menu planning took place in the passenger’s seat of our car somewhere between Yakima, Washington and Hood River, Oregon. We had a lovely weekend visiting with family as we celebrated the baptism of my beautiful niece. Today also marks the end of meat eating for Orthodox Christians as we