Who are you Walking For?
Walking is an activity that sometimes gets dismissed. It’s not as intense as running. Certainly more gentle on the joints and calmer for digestion. In fact, the research shows that there is not a drastic reduction for the risk of dementia for runners over walkers [1]. I was grateful to hear this because I have family […]
Nordic Walking
Osteoporsis took the quality of life and dignity from many of the women in my family. I recall stories of my aunt Hope who spent the later years of her life on a bed with stacks of pillows and could barely lift a spoon without the risk of a fracture. Her cousin Helen, my Nana, […]
Our garden is growing
Meaghan and her eldest son stopped by last week to showcase our first harvest: zucchini squash and swiss chard from our garden. We are overjoyed! When I tasted her zucchini bread, I was even more delighted. It was moist and rich tasting. Absolutely delicious! I am working on getting you a copy of her recipe […]
Are you an avid gardener?
I am constantly impressed by the volume of compostable waste that our family of two generates each week. We have a rather elaborate garbage system in the kitchen: a basket for recyclable plastics and cans, a bin for paper and cardboard, a stainless steel mixing-bowl for scraps, a small green bin for anything else compostable […]
Do you use a bowl for scrap?
One of the things that frustrates me about watching food shows is the disconnect between the awareness of local chefs and food growers, but not the waste. TV show hosts will take everything from food scraps to packaging and throw it all under the counter. There is an opportunity to easily raise awareness about the […]