Oat Bran Muffins

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I’m finally home! There’s nothing like sleeping in your own bed, and eating something from your own kitchen. So this morning I decided to whip up some oat bran muffins from the new edition of Simply in Season.

Nutty Cauliflower Skillet

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The folks at the Mennonite Central Committee were kind enough to send me the newer version of Simply in Season for my project, since I had the “old” edition and I thought well hey, it would be good to have the additional recipes included too! Then I realized that just added about 18 more recipes [...]

Spicy Baked Apples

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Some days, you aren’t hungry for dinner but want just a little something. It was one of those days that I decided to make Spicy Baked Apples from Simply in Season.

The Traveling Omnivore’s Dilemma: Eating Healthy on the Road

Sometimes when I travel for work, I am visiting foreign lands. In those situations, I am sure to see chickens pecking in the yard a few hours before I eat them; or taste a coconut freshly picked by the community. “When Heidi from the home office comes to Zambia, she eats meat. We don’t put [...]

Chicken or Tofu Stir Fry

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On Sunday we celebrated my mom’s birthday. My two sisters who live in the area and I usually cook on her birthday, so this year we found ourselves wondering what to make. My sister Mary reminded me that our mom loves shrimp. However, Mary’s husband is allergic to shellfish. So I decided to make Chicken [...]

Introducing the Food & Faith Challenge

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I know, I  know. Another challenge? Don’t worry, this one doesn’t start until April 3. And it doesn’t require learning a new skill every single day. You can participate no matter what skill level, how much you cook, (or don’t), or how locally you already eat. Click here to learn more.