by: Dorie Colangelo I love kimchi and I love fat, chewy udon noodles. Combining them was a no-brainer for me. If you’re unfamiliar with my two loves, udon noodles are thick, wheat-flour noodles that originated in Japan and kimchi is a side dish of spicy fermented cabbage that’s a staple of Korean cuisine.I use kimchi as a condiment on all my veggie and rice dishes and I also love to add it to soups like this Spicy Kimchi Udon Soup.This…
by: Traci Turner The 2020-2021 school year is half over, but schools all over the country are in various states of operation. Whether it be in-person school, organized distance learning, planned pod classes, or homeschool, parents have had to make some hard decisions-– some of which are not working out. I have been homeschooling my son since kindergarten. It was not a religious decision or ego driven. I had met a few teachers in our district and was. . ….
by: R. John Healthy grains have long been a permanent fixture in households, but not everyone knows how to make the most out of them. More often than not, people would pair their choice of grains with another dish and call it a meal. But there are so many wonderful dishes you can put together when you unleash your creative juices. Here are some ideas: Brown Rice: Celery Root Soup You don’t always have to use the actual grain when…
“I realized that making photographs is a way to experience beauty instead of just looking at it.” — Monte Nagler A little over 10 years ago I discovered a passion for distance running and developed into a triathlete a few years later. I am fortunate to live in an area with a number of parks and trails that are great for running and biking. As a photographer, I am thankful for my phone because it has made it easy for…
by: Julie Mosher Everyone has dreams they’d like to achieve in life, but being diagnosed with a chronic illness is surely not one of them. Never in our wildest dreams do we expect to be diagnosed with a long-term health condition — and to hear this news from your doctor can make you feel very vulnerable. This is especially true for those who are quite young, as you’re still on the cusp of bringing your greatest goals into fruition. However,…