As it would be no surprise to anyone, I have volumes of recipe books, not to mention my recent addition of a NYT Cooking subscription. But it’s my wooden recipe box of 45+ years filled with dog-eared, ink smeared, and handwritten index cards that hold a lot of summer...
“Food is a right for all,” the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations tweeted recently, adding that food must be available, abundant, and accessible to be sustainable. That’s a simple statement with which we all would agree. Yet, the complexity...
Spring is beautiful in Kentucky. Dogwood, redbuds and tulip trees abound and tulips, daffodils, iris and azaleas brighten our surroundings. Garden centers bustle with energized customers looking for the perfect outdoor flowers. Farmers’ markets open with the abundance...
The sun shines bright on my Kentucky home the first Saturday in May (regardless of the weather) as the Kentucky Derby takes center stage. While many of us in Kentucky don’t attend the Derby annually, the day is always celebrated with traditional foods and yes, a...
Climate change, sustainability, regenerative agriculture, Earth Day — these are words that can excite and ignite action while also creating anxiety and concern. With the recent annual celebration of Earth Day, highlights of the climate crisis and successes are in the...
With the plethora of plant-based “milks” sharing space with dairy milk in the grocery store, the question of what is “milk” has been a source of contention over the years and a continuing saga. However, this is a question that can only be resolved by the Food and Drug...
