Does Eating Irish Sea Moss Make You a Healthy Eater?

Apparently, the latest “it” food is Irish Sea Moss. But not the kind traditionally harvested along the Atlantic coasts of America and Europe, which is used to make soups, custards and ice creams. Today’s version is manufactured into highly profitable tinctures, supplements, gummies and even “skin smoothies,” sporting incredible health claims and endorsed by multiple … Read more

The one gift you really need–and it costs next to nothing!

Tucked away in the mountain parks near my home are a number of homesteads that have been preserved.  I like walking around and wondering what life was like in those remote quiet places, especially, of course, what kitchen and cooking life was like: No electricity, no running water, no cool lemon juicers (or lemons!) no … Read more

Shocked by Food Prices?

“Wow, food prices have really gone up!” My son had just gone grocery shopping and was shocked that his usual 10-15 items cost several dollars more than usual. While his surprise was certainly warranted, it wasn’t really surprising. News articles have been warning us about inflation for several weeks. For instance, one forewarned that “Rising … Read more

The Dangers of J.I.T. Shopping

Remember when the Covid-lockdown began in March? It was so surprising–and alarming–to see so many empty grocery store shelves. Our sudden grocery-buying spree caught grocers flat-footed because of a business practice called “Just-In-Time” or “J.I.T.” This practice saves businesses money because they can avoid having a lot of inventory on hand. Instead, right before running … Read more

Why to Love Food Restrictions–and even create your own!

  A running shoe company (Adidas, I think) used to have a “No Bounds” marketing campaign.  The idea was to encourage runners to break through barriers and boundaries–not only physical but mental, too. It was a great idea for running–and many other pursuits, too.  But not for eating.  When it comes to eating, boundaries can … Read more