Category Archives: Nutrition

He Can’t Eat What, Now?

Posted on January 7, 2011 by

A few weeks ago Luke was at the doctor getting a checkup and I asked them if he could be tested for food allergies. He doesn’t have any major symptoms, but he always seems to have dark circles under his … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Family, food, frugality, Gluten Free, Health, kids, Life, Nutrition | 4 Comments

Seriously, 2011? Seriously?

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

Everywhere I look people are grumbling “Good riddance to 2010! What a crappy year!” Twitter, Facebook and most of my favorite bloggers seem to be in agreement about the epic suckitude of the past twelve months. As usual I’m the … Continue reading →

Posted in books, Family, Gaming, Health, Humor, kids, Life, Nutrition, Weather, Winter | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Misty Pomegranate-Colored Musings

Posted on November 10, 2010 by

Sunday night we got another nice rain, and Monday night we got our first frost of fall. Yesterday most of the pomegranates on my tree had suddenly developed those little splits in their skins that means they need to be … Continue reading →

Posted in books, Christianity, Christmas, Family, frugality, Gardening, Health, kids, Life, Love, Nutrition, Self-Sufficiency, trees, Weather, Winter | 9 Comments

Wordless Wednesday: Persephone’s Downfall, Jewel of Winter

Posted on October 27, 2010 by
Posted in Edible Perennials, environment, Fiction, food, frugality, Gardening, Health, Life, Nutrition, Self-Sufficiency, Winter, Wordless Wednesday | Tagged | 1 Comment

Self-Sufficiency: Adapt To Your Climate

Posted on April 22, 2010 by

Woke up to this this morning: I suspect I’ll be replacing all the tomato, bell pepper and eggplant seedlings that I planted last week in a fit of optimism. Yesterday afternoon I covered them with upside-down clay pots and spanish … Continue reading →

Posted in Edible Perennials, environment, food, frugality, Gardening, Health, Life, Nutrition, Self-Sufficiency, Weather, Winter | 3 Comments