What’s for Dinner?

The Eternal Struggle What should we eat for dinner?  Why is this such a stressful question?  It’s easy to think that the problems we encounter in our modern lives are caused by modernity.  Surely in the past, when they cooked every meal, this was much simpler…  Planning meals, day in and day out, is a… Continue reading What’s for Dinner?

Vintage Cookbooks

Stepping Into the Past A glimpse into the past, a snapshot of a past way of life- Cookbooks are amongst the most human documents to be produced for sale.  Going back to the earliest American cookbooks it was the first time women were writing directly to women.  Let’s add a little vintage cooking to our lives. If… Continue reading Vintage Cookbooks

Falling Down the Rabbit Hole

 I have been a nurse since dinosaurs roamed the earth (or at least before programmable IV pumps).  I worked for years caring for children receiving bone marrow transplants. I loved my profession but needed outlets to help cope with the stresses that sometimes could be overwhelming.  So- I love people and have never met a… Continue reading Falling Down the Rabbit Hole