“An herb is the friend of physicians and the praise of cooks.” — Charlemagne It’s the beginning of December. We even had a little snow. But parsley is still green in our garden. Each spring, parsley’s bright green leaves show in the garden as soon as the snow melts. And each ...

It’s time for Thanksgiving! As we dine at festive tables laden with traditional turkey, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie, let us thank God for the earth that nourishes our bodies with food and fills our souls as we share the beauty surrounding us in these mountains. Let us give thanks for ...

Many Americans serve green bean casserole for Thanksgiving. But, this dish was unknown to the Pilgrims or the Wampanoag Native Americans. The diet of most Native Americans relied heavily on the trifecta of corn, squash and beans, supplemented by wild game. The Pilgrims most likely dined on ...

It’s November. Days are gray, short, dark and dreary. Halloween and elections are behind us. Thanksgiving and Christmas loom ahead. It’s time to calm frayed nerves with soothing soup. Golden squashes, colorful root vegetables and tough winter greens combine to make autumn soups and stews ...

Halloween sugary snacks are behind us. November has arrived with its short, dark, often gray days. The lack of light can bring on a low mood. And then, there is Election Day. Stress causes elevated levels of the hormone cortisol. High levels of this hormone lead to food cravings, ...

It’s the end of October. Last week, the weather was unseasonably warm. Now most of the leaves are off the trees. It’s time for ... Halloween this coming Thursday. All Saints’ Day is Friday, Nov. 1. All Souls’ Day is Saturday, Nov. 2. It’s time for spookiness. It’s time for ...