Fall is upon us. The kids are heading back to school. The farmers are swathing and combining. The potatoes are ready in the garden. In the farm we often cook up a big pot of potatoes and use the leftovers in various ways. That is exactly what this recipe is. It is a new twist n using cooked and cooled potatoes. Cabbage is rich in antioxidants and exhibits anti-inflammatory properties in our bodies. Cabbage juice aids in the healing of stomach ulcers and improves digestive hea

I was once invited to tag along to my friend’s family reunion because she didn’t want to make the long drive alone. She promised I wouldn’t be bored, which should have been my first warning. When someone says their family is “entertaining,” they usually mean there’s a strong chance of casseroles, confessions, and at least one person crying near the loo. At first glance, it all looks wholesome; hugs, potato salad, polite compliments, and people saying, “We really should get to

Apples are also in season in the stores right now. Here is another apple recipe that is perfect for school lunches or a crew of harvesters. When you are slicing the apples, be sure to leave on the peel, as that is where many of the beneficial nutrients are. They have also been shown to aid in weight loss and help balance blood sugar, so be sure to eat them raw as well. Apples have so many health benefits, that it is hard to detail them all, but here are a few. Apples contain

My love of movies began as a kid in the 1960s, when Dad took us older siblings to movie night at the PV Hall. The first theatre movie I remember seeing was “The Sundowners”, starring Robert Mitchum. As teenagers, we were excited to go to the Columbia Theater in Vermilion, where Clint Eastwood, John Wayne, Walt Disney films, James Bond, and Elvis Presley lit up the silver screen. Who knew I would become a huge Elvis fan! I loved the cartoons that ran before the feature and the

Food research has proved how important fiber is to our bodies. It is what delays a high blood sugar response. Adding fiber to every meal, increases health benefits, and decreases blood sugar spikes. It is advised that we consume 30 grams of fiber a day. Start small and increase daily, until you hit your target.Flax is one of those foods that we seldom eat, yet it has a multitude of benefits including fiber. When eating flax, it is best to consume the ground flax seed. Whole