Breathing Life Into An Abandoned Blog

My poor blog. Unused, out of date, lonely. What can I say? There’s no excuse for such treatment, outside of a to-do list where “blogging” consistently lands at the bottom. Which is unfortunate, because a blog is a voice. And voices are meant to be...

MyPlate Keeps It Simple

I clearly remember, way back in 1992, when the original food guide pyramid made its debut. I had just gone back to college to earn my nutrition degree and RD. I went to school at night, worked in corporate America by day.  The building cafeteria placed pyramid table...

Life Without Microwave

When was the last time you went an entire week without using your microwave? Assuming you HAVE a microwave. For the sake of simplicity, let’s just assume that most every U.S. household (and beyond), has one. Standing at the ready to heat leftovers, melt...

Meal, Ready-to-eat (MRE)

I have 5 amazing nephews, one of whom happens to be a Marine. I was fortunate to spend time with him over the Labor Day holiday when he made an unexpected trip home, brimming with stories of weeks in “the field”, grueling training sessions, and of course,...