Starbucks' #RaceTogether is the Frappuccino of Difficult Conversations

I nearly spit out my coffee this morning when I read about Starbucks’ new attempt to promote conversation about race. Announced in USA Today, the partnership between the newspaper and the coffee giant uses the words "race together" written on coffee cups in an attempt to stir up conversation about race in America. ...more
I got ya'll. "Race" is a man-made construct that doesn't exist in reality. You're welcome from ...more

What You Should Really Be Donating to the Food Bank (not Green Beans)

Is there a food drive going on near you? Every day for the last week, our kindergartener has loaded up her purple backpack with groceries for her class's food drive....more
I have donate to local charity here in Bonners Ferry..Yesterday, Jan 6 2015...I donate ...more

5 Sexy Recipes From the New 'Lusty Vegan' Cookbook

You're vegan. Your love interest … is not. Can this relationship be saved? ...more
Like the crab cakes.more

Whole Foods Whole Headache

Whole Foods has a problem. Actually Whole Foods has created a problem for itself.As more and more Americans become educated on how, where and when their food is grown and delivered, more consumers are making better educated choices about their food. However, as more people become educated that also means more people are asking questions. Additionally, with the instant gratification of the internet, people expect answers immediately....more

The Problem with Paleo

For the last couple of years my time has been spent in the natural food world and one word keeps on popping up…Paleo. What is Paleo? It is a real diet? Is it a community of bloggers and workout enthusiasts? Is it a lifestyle? Is it science? Is it worth taking note of or just another fad?Well the answer might surprise you. It is all of the above. It also is a great story! It has plots and subplots, interesting characters, compelling facts, villains, and plenty of drama. In fact, it has tons of drama. The Paleo world has all the makings for a good Southern novel, if you ask me....more

Perhaps It's Time To Stop Apologizing For Fat...

How often do you eat a steak, an omelet, or cook with real butter? What kind of milk is in your refrigerator?...more

Starbucks' #RaceTogether is the Frappuccino of Difficult Conversations

I nearly spit out my coffee this morning when I read about Starbucks’ new attempt to promote conversation about race. Announced in USA Today, the partnership between the newspaper and the coffee giant uses the words "race together" written on coffee cups in an attempt to stir up conversation about race in America. ...more
I got ya'll. "Race" is a man-made construct that doesn't exist in reality. You're welcome from ...more

I'm with Julia on this one: More moderation, less "skinny"

I do my fair share of magical thinking, especially when it comes to food. Scrolling through Pinterest, I'm just as likely to pin a decadent chocolate dessert as I am an "awesome" and "amazing" cauliflower pizza crust, even though you and I both know there is nothing "crusty" or amazing about pressed cauliflower. I know, I tried that damn recipe three times. But I persist....more

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